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Medical studies show that regular physical activities and engaging in sports are among the best things that one can do to improve their health. A healthy lifestyle that includes these activities may reduce the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and stroke, among others. Physical activities may also help maintain a healthy body weight, and also reduce stress and anxiety. Swimming, cycling, and other related activities are among those that have been done by many because these activities are gentle on the joints. However, engaging in these activities without doing weight-bearing exercises, like rope jumping and jogging, may do more harm than good.

Men who engage in non-weight bearing forms of exercise heighten their risks of developing osteopenia—a condition that may double the risk of bone fracture. This is according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Some individuals who believe they are doing everything right in terms of their health might be surprised and upset by our finding," said Pamela Hinton, an associate professor of nutritional sciences in MU's College of Human Environmental Sciences, who co-authored the study. The researchers discovered that the effects of osteopenia can be alleviated by integrating strength training in one’s workout or exercise routine.
The researchers included 43 competitive male cyclists and runners aged 20 to 59. The findings of the study included following:

• The cyclists had significantly lower bone mineral density of the whole body, especially of the lumbar spine, compared to runners.

• 63 percent of the cyclists had osteopenia of the spine or hip compared with 19 percent of the runners.

• Cyclists were seven-times more likely to have osteopenia of the spine than the runners.

The researchers hope that their study will educate people who want to improve their health to workout properly and stay motivated.