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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Just a few hours of strength training a week can help you live longer

Regularly engaging in 90 minutes to two hours of weight training each week could significantly reduce the risk of premature death, experts have revealed.

A new study indicates that individuals who consistently undertake resistance training can lower their chance of an early demise from any cause by 13 per cent. This benefit extends further for specific conditions, with a 19 per cent reduced risk of early death from heart disease and stroke.

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