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Old 02-25-2008, 04:57 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jvernacchio View Post
I have read a couple of studies over at sciencedaily.com that were done on elderly people 65+ that showed men and women could significantly decrease bone density and muscle loss with just light weightlifting a 3 times a week. I will check over there and see if I can find them.
I am assuming the study meant increase bone density.

I read a study that corresponds to one of my clients who runs 1/2 marathons. Her bone density keeps rising. There was a study of runners and the bone density increased even though they were older 40+. That was even more pronounced in runners who strength trained. SO yes it can be done.
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