Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
New research suggests that 90 minutes to two hours of weekly weight training can significantly reduce the risk of premature death. The study highlights long-term health benefits, including protection against heart disease, stroke, and neurological conditions.
Why it matters
This provides actionable health guidance that could reduce the burden on public health systems by promoting preventative strength-based exercise.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Dominic Hughes , Health correspondent , Lesley Hitchen , Health Producer and James Govan , Health Producer Getty Images Weight-based training has grown in popularity in recent years Doing 90 minutes to two hours of weight training per week can greatly reduce the risk of an early death, according to new research .
The article reports on scientific findings using neutral, evidence-based language without political or social framing.
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