Dear Eric,

Bone mineral density was shown to be a good predictor of physical performance. Maybe you can use the following Information…

Bennell KL, Malcolm SA, Khan KM, Thomas SA, Reid SJ, Brukner PD, Ebeling PR, Wark JD. Bone mass and bone turnover in power athletes, endurance athletes, and controls: a 12-month longitudinal study. Bone. 1997;20(5):477-84. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/14073704_Bone_mass_and_bone_turnover_in_power_athletes_endurance_athletes_and_controls_A_12-month_longitudinal_study

Zieliński J, et al. Changes in physical activity of elite track and field athletes in selected age categories. STUDIES IN PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM 2006;6(Supplement):185-87. http://www.wbc.poznan.pl/Content/61393/Zielinski_REV.pdf

Dregelid B. The association between physical fitness, body composition and bone mineral density among female athletes. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Master’s Thesis); Trondheim 2013. http://brage.bibsys.no/xmlui/bitstream/handle/11250/271546/640831_FULLTEXT01.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Lemez S, Baker J. Do elite athletes live longer? A systematic review of mortality and longevity in elite athletes. Sports Med Open. 2015;1(1):16. http://www.sportsmedicine-open.com/content/pdf/s40798-015-0024-x.pdf

Best wishes from Germany

Martin

Article Bone mass and bone turnover in power athletes, endurance ath...

Hi Mr. Ngetich

I found some publications that you can use in your research.

Best regards,

Marcelo