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However, studies investigating the potential value of these practices in older adults living in different ecosystems are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of RF on bone mineral density (BMD) and knee isokinetic muscle strength (KIMS) at angular velocities of 60\u00b0\/s\u22121 and 120\u00b0\/s\u22121 in older adult men. Material and Methods: A total of 57 elderly men (65.5 \u00b1 2.7 years) were randomly divided into a football group (FG; n = 28) and a control group (CG; n = 29). The FG participated in 28 sessions of training, twice a week. Participants were evaluated using the DEXA and IsoMed 2000. The groups, their pre-test\u2013post-test time differences, and group*time interactions were analyzed by mixed design ANOVA. Results: The results were analyzed considering a p &lt; 0.05 significance level. There was no observed statistically significant difference between the groups for bone mineral density values (p &gt; 0.078), but there was an observed statistically significant difference in the FG group*time interaction (F = 7.009, p &lt; 0.009, \u03b72p = 0.060). There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in the peak torque flexion and peak torque extension values at 60\u00b0\/s\u22121 angular velocity, respectively (p &lt; 0.002, p &lt; 0.011). At 120\u00b0\/s\u22121 angular velocity, peak torque flexion and extension, total work flexion and extension, and peak power flexion and extension showed statistically significant differences between the groups, respectively (p &lt; 0.001, p &lt; 0.0027; p &lt; 0.003, p &lt; 0.025; p &lt; 0.001, p &lt; 0.009). 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