Which Exercise Is Best for Bone Health in Obese Older Adults?

Weight loss among obese seniors can lead to bone loss and an increased risk of fracture. In a new study that included 160 obese older adults, researchers found that resistance training or combined resistance and aerobic training were both effective in reducing weight loss-induced decreases in bone density, while aerobic training alone was deemed ineffective in this regard.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, December 2019