Bone Abstracts

Objective: The main aim was to evaluate associations between muscular fitness indices and bone outcomes, including hip geometry estimates in young males.Methods: One hundred twenty one males (13.1±0.1 years) were included: 41 swimmers, 37 footballers, 29 cyclists and 14 non-athletes. Lean mass, areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and hip structural estimates were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Relationships of physical fitness tests ...

Objective: The main aim was to evaluate associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and bone outcomes, including hip geometry estimates in young males.Methods: One hundred twenty one males (13.1±0.1 years) were included: 41 swimmers, 37 footballers, 29 cyclists and 14 non-athletes. Lean mass, areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and hip structural estimates were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Relationships of physical fitness test ...

Objectives: Cross-sectional studies show that exercise may have positive effects on bone outcomes in youth. However, there is no evidence from longitudinal studies, which type of sports can induce improvements in bone acquisition in adolescent athletes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the longitudinal differences in bone acquisition and bone metabolism between adolescent males participating in osteogenic (football) and non-osteogenic (swimming, cycling) sports compa...