“Weightlifting Is Not Just for Jocks: Strength training prevents diabetes and lowers overall death risk more than aerobic exercise alone”
“We do not just need to get our steps in; we need to get in reps—as in curls, push-ups and squats. That’s why the federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the World Health Organization, and others specify two or more sessions a week of muscle-strengthening activities. They mean weight-bearing exercises of moderate or greater intensity involving all major muscle groups.”
“In 2022 an analysis of several studies found that muscle-strengthening exercises were associated with a 10 to 17 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality than in people who didn’t do such exercises.”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/simple-resistance-exercises-improve-overall-health-and-reduce-death-risks/
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Simple Resistance Exercises Improve Overall Health and Reduce Death Risks
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