Study finds 90-120 mins training cuts mortality 13%

A major new study has found that regularly performing 90 to 120 minutes of strength training per week significantly reduces the risk of premature death. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, indicates that maintaining this level of resistance exercise over the long term lowers the chance of dying from any cause by 13 percent.

The observational study analyzed data from 147,374 participants, including 115,834 women and 31,540 men, who were followed for up to 30 years. Participants reported their exercise habits biennially, detailing time spent on both strength-based and aerobic activities. Strength training was defined as exercises using external weights or one's own body weight, such as squats, lunges, and press-ups. Aerobic exercise included activities like brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, tennis, and squash.

The protective effects were even more pronounced for specific diseases. Individuals adhering to the 90-119 minute weekly strength training threshold saw a 19 percent reduction in mortality from cardiovascular conditions, including heart disease and stroke. They also experienced a 27 percent lower risk of dying from neurological...