Optimal Strength Training: 90-120 Mins Weekly Cuts Death Risk
A 30-year study involving over 147,000 participants suggests that 90 to 120 minutes of weekly strength training is optimal for reducing the risk of death. The research indicates that while aerobic exercise provides additional benefits, strength training specifically lowers mortality risks from cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
Why it matters
These findings provide actionable health guidelines for longevity and disease prevention, emphasizing the specific value of resistance training.
Clocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of death, suggests a 30 year study, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
The article summarizes peer-reviewed medical research published in a reputable journal without editorializing.
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