Effects of Nordic Walking on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Lipid Profile in Elderly Women

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Nordic walking on body composition, muscle strength, and lipid profile in elderly women. Method: Sixty-seven women were assigned to the Nordic walking group (n = 21), the normal walking group (n = 21), and the control group (n = 25...

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Main Authors: Min-Sun Song, RN, PhD, Yong-Kwon Yoo, PhD, Chan-Hun Choi, PhD, Nam-Cho Kim, RN, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-03-01
Series:Asian Nursing Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1976131712000710