High intensity physical activity in early adolescence associated with stronger bones in adulthood

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High intensity physical activity in early adolescence associated with stronger bones in adulthood

Peak bone mass occurs in young adulthood and is considered to be a marker of the risk of fracture and osteoporosis in later life. Hip fractures make up a large proportion of the osteoporosis disease burden.

Researchers measured physical activity using accelerometers worn at age 12, 14, 16 and 25 years. This is a device that measures a person’s movement for the whole time they wear it. The benefit of vigorous exercise was more evident in early adolescence than in later adolescence.

Read original article here: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2020/august/hip-bone-strength-research.html