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Physical performance, body composition, and quality of life in elderly women from clubs for the retired and living in twilight homes Cover

Physical performance, body composition, and quality of life in elderly women from clubs for the retired and living in twilight homes

Biomedical Human Kinetics
Volume 4 (2012): Issue 2012 (January 2012)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10101-012-0008-y | Journal eISSN: 2080-2234 | Journal ISSN: 2080-2234
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Language: English
Page range: 45 - 48
Published on: Jul 24, 2012
Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
Physical fitness,
Body composition,
Quality of life,
Elder population
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other,
Sports and recreation,
Physical education,
Sports and recreation, other

© 2012 István Barthalos, József Bognár, Balázs Fügedi, Judit Plachy, Ferenc Ihász, published by University of Physical Education in Warsaw
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