Source: Fox News
Summary
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that incorporating strength training into one’s weekly routine may lead to a lower risk of death from various causes, including heart disease and neurological disease. Researchers analyzed data from 147,374 adults and found that those who engaged in moderate amounts of resistance training had a lower risk of mortality. The study found that the greatest benefit occurred when resistance training was combined with aerobic exercise.
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The advice sounds familiar.
Strength training has been touted as a key component of a healthy lifestyle for years, and this study is just the latest to suggest its benefits. The finding that combining resistance training with aerobic exercise leads to a lower risk of death is also not surprising. What is notable, however, is the study’s suggestion that more exercise is not necessarily better, with no additional reduction in mortality risk beyond about 120 minutes of resistance training per week.
The study’s limitations, including its reliance on self-reported exercise habits and limited demographic diversity, are also worth noting. As with any study, it’s essential to consider the context and potential biases.
The conversation about longevity often focuses on living longer, but maintaining strength, mobility, independence, and vitality as we age is arguably more important.
Author: Evan Null
