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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

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|Jul 2012

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