Sports and Bone Health: The Impact of Physical Activity on Bone Mineral Density

Introduction Bone health is a critical component in maintaining physical fitness and overall quality of life. Among the factors influencing bone tissue structure, an appropriate level of physical activity plays a pivotal role. Numerous studies in the literature report the beneficial effects of reg...

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Main Author: Larysa Bielecka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-01-01
Series:Quality in Sport
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57211
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description Introduction Bone health is a critical component in maintaining physical fitness and overall quality of life. Among the factors influencing bone tissue structure, an appropriate level of physical activity plays a pivotal role. Numerous studies in the literature report the beneficial effects of regular exercise on bone mineral density (BMD).    Objective This study aims to review current scientific reports and summarize the state of knowledge regarding the impact of physical activity on bone mineral density.    Materials and Methods A review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2022 and 2024 was conducted to evaluate the effects of physical activity on bone mineral density. Four studies meeting predefined selection criteria were identified.    Results  The findings demonstrate that physical activity significantly impacts bone mineral density. Both aerobic and resistance training contribute to increased BMD. Resistance training, particularly when combined with other forms of physical activity or dietary interventions, offers notable benefits, especially in populations with excess body fat.    Conclusions Regular physical exercise, particularly resistance training, plays a significant role in improving bone mineral density. 
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spelling doaj-art-77f9dcce114a4afca494406f4d37d77c2025-01-20T08:23:26ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-01-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.57211Sports and Bone Health: The Impact of Physical Activity on Bone Mineral DensityLarysa Bielecka0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6352-8564Uniwersytet Jagielloński Collegium MedicumIntroduction Bone health is a critical component in maintaining physical fitness and overall quality of life. Among the factors influencing bone tissue structure, an appropriate level of physical activity plays a pivotal role. Numerous studies in the literature report the beneficial effects of regular exercise on bone mineral density (BMD).    Objective This study aims to review current scientific reports and summarize the state of knowledge regarding the impact of physical activity on bone mineral density.    Materials and Methods A review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2022 and 2024 was conducted to evaluate the effects of physical activity on bone mineral density. Four studies meeting predefined selection criteria were identified.    Results  The findings demonstrate that physical activity significantly impacts bone mineral density. Both aerobic and resistance training contribute to increased BMD. Resistance training, particularly when combined with other forms of physical activity or dietary interventions, offers notable benefits, especially in populations with excess body fat.    Conclusions Regular physical exercise, particularly resistance training, plays a significant role in improving bone mineral density.  https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57211physical activitybone mineral density
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physical activity
bone mineral density
title Sports and Bone Health: The Impact of Physical Activity on Bone Mineral Density
title_full Sports and Bone Health: The Impact of Physical Activity on Bone Mineral Density
title_fullStr Sports and Bone Health: The Impact of Physical Activity on Bone Mineral Density
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title_short Sports and Bone Health: The Impact of Physical Activity on Bone Mineral Density
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