Lifting weights helps you live longer - but more than two hours a week doesn’t add extra benefit
A study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that one to two hours of resistance training per week significantly lowers the risk of early death and chronic disease. Researchers noted a plateau effect, finding no additional health benefits for those exercising beyond two hours weekly.
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This research provides actionable, time-efficient guidance for public health, suggesting that moderate strength training is sufficient for optimal longevity benefits.
DOING AROUND ONE to two hours of resistance training per week is linked to a lower risk of early death, heart disease and neurological conditions, according to a new study, but researchers say there is no added health benefit beyond roughly two hours weekly.
The article reports on scientific findings from a peer-reviewed journal without political or ideological framing.
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