Sports club affiliation influences physical strength, survey shows
The Japan Sports Agency survey also revealed that the physical strength of women in their 40s is declining markedly.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
The Japan Sports Agency survey also revealed that the physical strength of women in their 40s is declining markedly.

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