The longterm benefits of habitual physical activity during adolescence on adult bone
structure and strength are poorly understood. We investigated whether physically active …

This systematic review examines and compares the bone mineral changes in children and
adolescents, as measured by dual energy x ray absorptiometry, reported in exercise …

On the basis of cross-sectional studies in elite athletes and longitudinal studies, physical
activity in growing children has been suggested to enhance bone mineral acquisition and …

Background Osteoporosis and postmenopausal bone loss pose a huge social and
economic burden worldwide. Regular exercise and physical activity are effective …

This study evaluates the effect on the skeleton of physical activity from age 9 to 16. In 42 girls
and 44 boys, bone mass and bone size were evaluated longitudinally by dual-energy X-ray …

INTRODUCTION: Evidence suggests bone mineral increases attributable to exercise
training prior to puberty may confer a significant advantage into adulthood. However, there is …

There is a substantial body of evidence indicating that exercise prior to the pubertal growth
spurt stimulates bone growth and skeletal muscle hypertrophy to a greater degree than …

The POWER PE study was an 8mo, randomized, controlled, schoolbased exercise
intervention designed to apply known principles of effective bone loading to practical …

Purpose: Physical activity is known to provide important health benefits in school-age youth.
However, until recently few studies have examined associations between physical activity …

We examined the combined effects of exercise and calcium on BMC accrual in preand
earlypubertal boys. Exercise and calcium together resulted in a 2% greater increase in …