Effects of resistance training on bone mineral content and density in adolescent females

Postmenarcheal adolescent girls performed resistance training (RT) for 26 weeks, which consisted of 4 sets of 13 exercises of varying and progressive intensity performed 3 times weekly on hydraulic resistance machines. Bone mineral was assessed by dual photon absorptiometry. Resistance training resu...

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Published in:	Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology Vol. 74; no. 9; p. 1025
Main Authors:	Blimkie, C J, Rice, S, Webber, C E, Martin, J, Levy, D, Gordon, C L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada 01-09-1996
Subjects:	Adolescent Bone Density - physiology Exercise - physiology Female Humans
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