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Influence of yard work and weight training on bone mineral density among older U.S. women
Lori W Turner1, Martha A Bass, Ling Ting
1Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance, 309 HPER Building, The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. lori@comp.uark.edu
Journal of Women & Aging
|January 23, 2003
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of type of physical activity on bone mineral density among older U.S. women. Findings from the present study indicate that jogging, swimming and calisthenics were weak predictors for high bone density values. Bicycling, aerobics, walking and dancing were moderate predictors for positive bone density. Yard work and weight training were strong and independent predictors for positive bone density.