Weightlifting Linked to Longevity, More Than Two Hours Offers No Extra Benefit

A new study suggests that lifting weights at least once a week is linked to a longer lifespan. However, the research indicates that engaging in more than two hours of weightlifting per week does not provide additional longevity benefits.

3 Jun, 19:25 — 3 Jun, 19:25

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Lifting weights helps you live longer — but more than two hours a week doesn’t add extra benefit

The study found that people doing 60 to 119 minutes of resistance training per week had the lowest overall risk of death from any cause.

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Νέα μελέτη: Η άρση βαρών τουλάχιστον μία φορά την εβδομάδα συνδέεται με τη μακροζωία

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Weightlifting Linked to Longevity, More Than Two Hours Offers No Extra Benefit

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Lifting weights helps you live longer — but more than two hours a week doesn’t add extra benefit

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Νέα μελέτη: Η άρση βαρών τουλάχιστον μία φορά την εβδομάδα συνδέεται με τη μακροζωία

Lifting weights helps you live longer — but more than two hours a week doesn’t add extra benefit

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