In the authors' words
“The regular practice of Zumba((R)) and Aquagym might reduce the progressive deterioration of bone mass in inactive middle-aged women.”
What was measured
- Bone density Mixed results
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Midlife women, sedentary at entry
- How many
- 55
- How long
- 12 weeks
- Exercise
- Other aerobic exercise, Water-based exercise
- Cited
- 8 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 30669665
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