Sports strengthen bones and protect against aging better than strength training.
Scientists found that the most dramatic changes in bone metabolism occurred after vigorous sports that required acceleration, change of direction, jumping and turning. For example, as in amateur football and handball and probably also in other team sports. These types of exercise increased blood parameters related to bone formation by 45%.
Strength training, walking and running did not have such a marked effect, although they are more often recommended for strengthening bones. But scientists emphasize: do not immediately neglect moderate training in favor of high-intensity training. The former are also useful, including for the heart.