Recreational football improves bone mineral density and bone turnover marker profile in elderly men

This study examined the effect of recreational football and resistance training on bone mineral density ( BMD ) and bone turnover markers ( BTMs ) in elderly men. Twenty‐six healthy sedentary men (age 68.2 ± 3.2 years) were randomized into three groups: football ( F ; n = 9) and resistance training ( R ; n = 9), completing 45–60 min training two to three times weekly, and inactive controls ( C ; n = 8). Before, after 4 months, and after 12...