30-Year Study of 150,000 Adults Links 90 Minutes of Weekly Strength Training to Lower Mortality Risk
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Tudor Tarita
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A 30-year study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, tracking nearly 150,000 adults, found that 90 minutes to about two hours of resistance training per week is associated with a lower risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular and neurological diseases. The research emphasizes that moderate strength training — not excessive gym time — is sufficient for longevity benefits, alongside cardiovascular exercise.
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Twitter / X30-Year Study of 150,000 Adults Links 90 Minutes of Weekly Strength Training to Lower Mortality Riskzmescience.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledYou don't need to live in the gym to make strength training worthwhile.
A huge long-term study suggests that 90 minutes to about two hours of resistance training per week may be enough to matter.
People who regularly did moderate amounts of strength training had a lower risk of dying during the study period, especially from cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
Cardio is important, but muscles deserve [attention].
It's really not that big of an effort, and it's absolutely worth it.
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