Need a reason to start lifting weights or doing pilates? New research suggests you can extend your lifespan by doing resistance training.
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It is also well-established that strength training in particular has a host of benefits, and similarly, the NHS recommends that all adults over the age of 35 do muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week.You may also likeCan weightlifting help us live longer? These people showed a 47% reduction in death from any cause apart from cancer, over the next nine years, compared with their sedentary counterparts. Strength training alone reduced the risk of death by up to 9-22%, while cardio decreased it by 24-34%.
And it is great news for gym-phobes, as according to the NHS, activities such as heavy gardening, Pilates and even carrying heavy shopping bags count as muscle-strengthening pastimes. So rather than driving to the supermarket, for example, you could try walking: the combination of cardio and carrying your groceries home is a double win.Something is always better than nothing
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