resistance training
Coverage of resistance training in the Nexus archive.
- Weekly weightlifting sweet spot may be linked to longer life, study finds
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 90-119 minutes of weekly resistance training is linked to a 13% lower risk of all-cause death, 19% lower heart disease mortality, and 27% lower neurological disease mortality. Combining resistance training with high aerobic activity yields the lowest overall death risk.
- Resistance training may boost longevity. But how much do you need?
Resistance training, including weight lifting, can enhance bone density, reduce diabetes risk, and improve mental health. The article explores how much resistance training is needed to potentially boost longevity.
- This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study finds
A study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that adults who engage in 90-119 minutes of weekly resistance training have a 13% lower risk of death from any cause, 19% lower risk of cardiovascular death, and 27% lower risk of neurological disease death compared to those who do no strength training. Combining resistance training with aerobic exercise further reduces mortality risk by up to 45%, while exceeding 120 minutes of resistance training per week offers no additional benefits.
- Cancer Diagnosis Delays During Screening Study; Benefits of Resistance Training
The article discusses delays in cancer diagnosis during a screening study and highlights the benefits of resistance training. It references a weekly medical podcast, TTHealthWatch, hosted by Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange.