The Relationship between Cortisol and Bone Mineral Density in Competitive Male Cyclists

Table 4

Linear regression analysis summary for cyclist characteristics and femoral neck BMD (𝑁=30).

Variable	𝐵	SE 𝐵	𝛽	𝑡	𝑃
Weight training (min/wk)	0.01	0.002	0.72	6.39	<0.001
Years of cycling experience	−0.03	0.010	−0.29	−2.60	0.015

Note. Variable contribution to femoral neck BMD: weight training, 𝑅² = 0.57; years of cycling experience 𝑅² = 0.14.