Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Summary
New research shows that doing 90 minutes to two hours of weight training every week can lower the risk of dying early from heart disease, stroke, neurological diseases, and other causes. Combining strength training with aerobic exercises like jogging or cycling provides the greatest health benefits.Key Facts
- Weight training has grown more popular in recent years.
- Doing 90 minutes to two hours of weight training weekly reduces the risk of premature death by 13%.
- The risk of death from heart disease or stroke drops by 19% for people who do regular strength training.
- Death risk from neurological diseases, such as dementia, falls by 27% with weight training.
- People combining high amounts of aerobic exercise and strength training can reduce early death risk by up to 58%.
- Doing more than two hours of strength training a week does not add extra benefits.
- Strength training helps with joint pain, blood sugar control, bone strength, energy levels, and brain health.
- Experts say strength training supports healthy aging and helps keep people independent.
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