High intensity physical activity in early life could lead to stronger bones in adulthood

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/uob-hip081820.php

News Release 18-Aug-2020
University of Bristol

The research, which analysed data from 2,569 participants of the Children of the 90s health study, found that more time spent doing moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) from age 12 years was associated with stronger hips at age 25 years, whereas time spent in light intensity activity was less clearly associated with adult hip strength.

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. 

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