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.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aging / physiology*
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Bicycling / physiology
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Bicycling / statistics & numerical data
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Bone Density*
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Dancing / physiology
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Dancing / statistics & numerical data
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Exercise / physiology*
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Female
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Health Surveys
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Humans
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Leisure Activities
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis / epidemiology
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Osteoporosis / prevention & control*
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Plants
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United States / epidemiology
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Walking / physiology
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Walking / statistics & numerical data
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Weight Lifting / physiology*
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Weight Lifting / statistics & numerical data
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Women's Health*