Skeletal Loading: Lean and Bone Mass Development in Young Elite Male Gymnasts, Swimmers, and Nonathletes Aged 6-24 Years.

Published in: Pediatric exercise science (2024)

Elite gymnastics is associated with superior peak bone mass accrual in young males. The benefits appear more pronounced during young adulthood compared with prepuberty, potentially reflecting an extended time course for bone adaptation.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
body composition
middle aged
soft tissue
postmenopausal women
bone loss
bone regeneration