Strength Training Is Linked to Longevity, 30-Year Study Finds - ScienceAlert
A 30-year study of 150,000 health professionals suggests that 90 to 120 minutes of weekly strength training significantly lowers the risk of early death. Combining weightlifting with aerobic exercise provides the greatest longevity benefits, particularly against cardiovascular disease and dementia.
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This research provides actionable health guidance for improving long-term survival rates through accessible exercise routines.
Add ScienceAlert on Google (Nastasic/Canva) Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good.
The article summarizes scientific findings based on longitudinal data without ideological bias.
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