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Grace Walsh

Strength training may take 8 years off your biological age if you follow this one rule, new study reveals

Woman lifting barbell with plate on each end, looking focused at the gym, to represent how long should you lift weights for.

Strength training is the gold standard of exercise for looking after your joints, bones, and muscles as you age - but how long should you lift weights for? A new study has suggested a link between how often women lift weights and major longevity benefits.

Strength training, also known as weight training or resistance training, is so important for women. Several studies have shown this over the years - but this is the first one to pinpoint just how long you should lift weights for, how many times over one week, and what benefits to your biological age you can expect to see if you do it.

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