High impact sports such as running appear to improve bone mineral density more than cycling, swimming, or rowing, according to a study conducted by the University of Missouri.
“Only the skeletal sites that experience increased stress from exercise will become stronger,” said Pam Hinton, associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at the university’s College of Human Environmental Sciences.
Although previous studies on the effects of resistance training on men had produced varied results, the latest study revealed that such sports as running might have a greater positive effect on bone density.
The researchers, therefore, advise multi-directional activities, including structured jump-training and playing basketball, volleyball, or soccer.
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