Heavy resistance training provides short-term benefits on bone formation in well-functioning older adults.

Mads Bloch-Ibenfeldt, Anne Theil Gates, Niklas Rye Jørgensen, Allan Linneberg, Mette Aadahl, Michael Kjær, Carl-Johan Boraxbekk

Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen (ISMC), Department of Orthopedic Surgery M81, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Electronic address: [email protected] of Sports Medicine Copenhagen (ISMC), Department of Orthopedic Surgery M81, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Maintained bone health is critical for independent living when aging. Currently, multimodal exercise regimes including weight-bearing exercises with impact are prescribed as optimal for maintaining bone health, while there is less consensus on the effects of resistance training at different intensities upon bone. Here we examined whether bone health was positively influenced by 1 year of supervised resistance training at two different intensities.

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Research summary

The paper claims that one year of supervised resistance training at different intensities positively influences bone health in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses the maintenance of bone health, which is crucial for independent living and overall longevity in aging populations.

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