Resistance Training

Even a Little Weight Training May Cut the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

4/12/2018 New York Times

Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?

by Allison Aubrey 11/3/24 npr

A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower risk of death from heart disease, compared to women who do none.

Strength training does more than build muscle. Its hidden benefits are massive

by Allison Aubrey 11/3/24 npr

Research shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for mood, and it helps protect joints and bones.

Why strength training is key to your long-term health

by Melanie Radzicki McManus 15/1/24 CNN

Strength training, whether performed with weights, bands, machines or your own body weight, is important for your long-term health. Also known as resistance training, it increases muscular strength, endurance and bone density. These exercises also decreases the risk of falls and fractures as you age, thus promoting independent living, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Weight Training Isn't Such A Heavy Lift. Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Should Try It

by Suzette Lohmeyer 26/9/21 npr

There are many people out there (ahem, this writer included) who aren't sure weight training is for them. Don't get me wrong: I am a regular exerciser who usually fits in a quick run after work. But weight training? It seems kind of involved (requires complicated machines, right?), possibly embarrassing (I can't lift heavy things!) and my goal is not to get huge biceps (WWE anyone?).

Doing just 30 minutes of muscle-building workouts a week may reduce your risk of dying from cancer or heart disease, study finds

by Gabby Landsverk BUSINESS INSIDER

Combining weight training with another activity could lower your risk of early death, study finds

by Kristen Rogers 27/9/22 CNN

Aerobic activities and weight training have health benefits on their own, but combining them could have even greater effect when it comes to disease prevention and early death risk.

People Who Do Strength Training Live Longer — and Better

by Rachel Fairbank 24/8/22 The New York Times

Regular physical activity has many known health benefits, one of which is that it might help you live longer. But what’s still being determined are the types and duration of exercise that offer the most protection.

5 health benefits of lifting weights and how to do it safely

by Marissa Cruz Lemar 16/9/20 BUSINESS INSIDER

Weight lifting brings more benefits than just stronger muscles and a toned body. Adding strength training to your workouts is a great way to improve your overall fitness, from burning body fat and strengthening your bones to preventing injury and making your heart healthier.