Skeletal Loading: Lean and Bone Mass Development in Young Elite Male Gymnasts, Swimmers, and Nonathletes Aged 6–24 Years
Elite gymnastics is associated with superior peak bone mass accrual in young males. The benefits appear more pronounced during young adulthood compared with prepuberty, potentially reflecting an extended time course for bone adaptation.
Authors
- Lisa Gannon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9360-3727)
- Karen Hind (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4546-5536)
Institutions
- Durham University (GB)
- Leeds Trinity University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Exercise Science
- Published
- 2024-09-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.2024-0029
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.65