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SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE AND HEALTH

Water training in postmenopausal women: Effect on muscular strength

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Pages 193-200 | Received 26 Jul 2010, Accepted 08 Dec 2010, Published online: 13 Jul 2011

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