ArticleBMC women's health2016
The effect of brisk walking on postural stability, bone mineral density, body weight and composition in women over 50 years with a sedentary occupation: a randomized controlled trial.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effect of different types of exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Sedentary Time in Different Target Groups and Settings in Germany: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Recommendations on Interventions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Combined Aerobic and Strength Training Improves Dynamic Stability and can Prevent against Static Stability Decline in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2023Trial
- Effects of Tai Chi and brisk walking on the bone mineral density of perimenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2022Trial
- The effect of 2 walking programs on aerobic fitness, body composition, and physical activity in sedentary office employees.PloS one · 2019Trial
- The joint association of health-enhancing walking and healthful diet with central obesity: a longitudinal repeated-measures study.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2026Article
- Association between walking and hip fracture in women aged 65 and older: 20-year follow-up from the study of osteoporotic fractures.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2025Article
- The impact of COVID-19 on walking practices in Korea: Policy implications for Urban health and physical activity resilience.PloS one · 2025Article
- Association of adipose tissue inflammation and physical fitness in older adults.Immunity & ageing : I & A · 2024Article
- Physical activity and nutrient intake levels according to grip strength among single-household elderly in Korea: data from 2014 and 2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).Physical activity and nutrition · 2024Article
- The multi-faceted nature of age-associated osteoporosis.Bone reports · 2024Review
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- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Literature Review.Cureus · 2022Review
- The volume of brisk walking is the key determinant of BMD improvement in premenopausal women.PloS one · 2022Article
- Association between levels of physical activity and low handgrip strength: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014-2019.Epidemiology and health · 2022Article
- Sedentary Patterns Are Associated with Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional and Prospective Data.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Detraining effects of regular Tai Chi exercise on postural control ability in older women: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2018Article
- Considerations and guidance in designing equity-relevant clinical trials.International journal for equity in health · 2017Article
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: The Role of Lifestyle in Maintaining Bone Mass and Reducing Fracture Risk.American journal of lifestyle medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundTo assess the effect of brisk walking on postural stability, bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition in women over 50 years of age with a sedentary occupation.
methodsA 10-week walking intervention based on self-regulated brisk walking (BW) to or from work of 30-35 min at least 5 times per week. The research included a total of 104 women (58 women in intervention group). The mean center of pressure (COP) velocity in medial-lateral and anterior-posterior directions, mean total COP velocity with eyes open and closed, BMD of the distal forearm and the calcaneus, body weight, fat mass, and lean body mass were assessed.
resultsThe BW intervention was completed by 76 % of participants. A significant effect (time × group interaction) was confirmed only in the mean COP velocity in the anterior-posterior direction with eyes closed (F = 7.41, P = 0.008). The effect of BW was not confirmed in BMD, body weight, or body composition. The results indicate that the effect of the intervention is influenced by baseline body mass index in body weight, fat mass and visceral adipose tissue.
conclusionsBW prevents the deterioration of postural stability with eyes closed, which can have a direct effect on reducing the risk of falls under worse spatial orientation and visibility. The presented intervention model is insufficient for weight loss, changes in BMD, or body composition, and its effect should be assessed during a longer period of time.
trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Register DRKS00007638 , registered March 10, 2015 (retrospectively registered).
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