Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Analysis of 10 studies found that 60 min of resistance training per week is linked to a 27% lower risk of premature death.
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Analysis of 10 studies found that 60 min of resistance training per week is linked to a 27% lower risk of premature death.
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That seems to be the upper limit - no additional benefit was observed above 120 minutes of strength training per week.
Strength training for 90-120 minutes per week is associated with up to a 30% lower risk of death from all causes, CVD, cancer, and neurologic disease.