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Kucukkubas N., Korkusuz F.
SCIENCE & SPORTS, vol.34, no.4, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
34
Issue:
4
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Publication Date:
2019
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Doi Number:
10.1016/j.scispo.2018.11.006
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Journal Name:
SCIENCE & SPORTS
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Journal Indexes:
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
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Keywords:
Bone Mineral Density, Ex-elite volleyball players, Sedentary women, Strength, Body composition, POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN, MUSCLE STRENGTH, PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY, HIP FRACTURE, RISK-FACTORS, YOUNG-WOMEN, MASS, EXERCISE, TENNIS, OSTEOPOROSIS
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Hacettepe University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
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.