Strength Training Linked to Reduced Early Death Risk, Study Finds
This much strength training may reduce your risk of early death, study says
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A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine indicates that engaging in 90 to 120 minutes of strength training weekly can lower the risk of early death by 13%. The study also highlights additional benefits when combined with aerobic exercises.
- 01Strength training for 90 to 120 minutes weekly is associated with a 13% lower risk of death from any cause.
- 02Participants who engaged in this amount of strength training had a 19% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases and a 27% lower risk from neurological diseases.
- 03No additional mortality benefits were found for those exceeding 120 minutes of strength training per week.
- 04The study analyzed data from 147,374 participants over 30 years, with an average starting age of 54.
- 05Combining strength training with aerobic exercises further reduces the risk of early death, with the lowest risk observed in those who perform both types of exercise.
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A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that engaging in 90 to 120 minutes of strength training each week can significantly reduce the risk of early death. Specifically, this amount of training is linked to a 13% lower risk of death from all causes, a 19% reduction in cardiovascular mortality, and a 27% decrease in deaths from neurological diseases. The research, which monitored 147,374 participants over 30 years, found that no further benefits were evident for those who trained beyond 120 minutes weekly. The study defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight, such as push-ups, squats, and lunges. Additionally, the authors noted that the benefits of strength training are enhanced when combined with aerobic activities like brisk walking and running. However, the study has limitations, including potential inaccuracies in self-reported data and the observational nature of the research, which means definitive cause-and-effect conclusions cannot be drawn.
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Incorporating strength training into weekly fitness routines could lead to significant public health benefits by reducing early mortality rates.
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