Running for bone strength.
The bones of male runners out-power the cyclists This is an incomplete list. Please add to this list if you are aware of an omission. This is a list of cyclists by decade. Cyclists by decade
Cyclists before the 1880s
Cyclists of the 1880s
as well as men who don't exercise. In a study from the University of Edirburgh, United Kingdom, running was associated with increased total bone density especially in the legs, while cycling was associated with a slight decrease in bone density in the spine as compared to non-exercising controls. The impact of running overloads the selected structure and causes the body to increase the density of weight bearing bones in an effort to accommodate the stress of the activity. Bone density is affected by a number of other variables including genetics genetics, scientific study of the mechanism of heredity. While Gregor Mendel first presented his findings on the statistical laws governing the transmission of certain traits from generation to generation in 1856, it was not until the discovery and detailed study of , general health, hormones Hormones
Chemicals produced by glands in the body that circulate in the blood and control the actions of cells and organs. Estrogens are hormones that affect breast cancer growth.
Mentioned in: Breast Cancer, Hypoparathyroidism , diet, and certain medications. Lower bone density increases the risk of fractures Fractures Definition
A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force.
Description . Runners get strong bones along with a multitude of other benefits.
(Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2000, Vol.32, No.8,pp. 1373-1377)
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