Women benefit more than men from same amount of regular exercise – study

While exercise is associated with a reduced risk of premature death for men and women, the benefits are greater for women. Photograph: PixelsEffect/Getty Images

Women experience greater benefits than men from the same amount of regular exercise, research suggests when it comes to avoiding an early grave.

According to the NHS, men and women aged 19 to 64 should clock up at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise, or 75 of vigorous exercise a week, with muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week.