This study looked at whether women between the ages of 19 and 21 played high-impact sports in junior high and high school. These types of sports included basketball and tennis. Those who did play had much higher bone density than those who did not. Fitness activities can lower an older adult's risk of falling. A review of studies found that men and women ages 60 and older can lower their risk for falls by joining a fitness program.
Fitness can include balance training, such as tai chi, and strength training.