What happens to bone mineral density, strength and body composition of ex-elite female volleyball players: A cross sectional study

摘要

Background and aim. - Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and effects of exercise have been extensively studied for prevention and treatment. However, little is known as what happens to body composition, bone, and strength in a long period of time after quitting. The aim of this study was to compare BMD of ex-elite volleyball players (Ex-eVP) and sedentary women (SW) at the age of 40 and over regarding to their body composition, muscle strength.