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Bone Mineral Density
Long-term resistance training improves femoral bone density and reverses bone loss
November 3rd, 2005
Long-term moderate resistance training improves femoral bone density and reverses bone loss in women on hormone therapy. United States researchers tested "whether moderate resistance training would improve femoral bone mineral density (BMD) in long-term users of hormone therapy with low BMD. The study was a 2-year randomized, controlled, trial (RCT) of moderate resistance training of either the lower extremity or the upper extremity." "Eighty-five women participated in a 6-month observation period," stated J. O. Judge and colleagues. "The setting was center-based and home-based training. The participants were 189 women aged 59-78 years, with total...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-03)
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