Osteogenic index of step exercise depending on choreographic movements, session duration, and stepping rate

Santos-Rocha, Rita; Oliveira, Carla; Veloso, António Prieto

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Authors

Santos-Rocha, Rita

Oliveira, Carla

Veloso, António Prieto

Abstract(s)

Step exercise has been promoted as a low impact physical activity recommended for the improvement of cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness. This recreational activity might also be recommended to improve bone health since mechanical load plays an important role in the normal development of the skeleton.

Keywords

body weight exercise humans osteogenesis step osteogenic index

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.15/1672

Citation

Santos-Rocha, R., Oliveira C. & Veloso A.P.(2006). Osteogenic index of step exercise depending on choreographic movements, session duration, and stepping rate. Br J Sports Med. Oct;40(10):860-6; discussion 866.