The Claim
Combining any strength training with at least 150 minutes per week of aerobic activity is associated with a 46% lower risk of all-cause mortality in older women.
What the research says
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Older women who do both strength training and at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week have a 46% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who do not.
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Combining any strength training with at least 150 minutes per week of aerobic activity is associated with a 46% lower risk of all-cause mortality in older women, suggesting synergistic benefits of combining both types of exercise.
Doing moderate strength training with regular aerobic activity builds more muscle that uses sugar and fat better, while aerobic exercise keeps blood vessels flexible and reduces pressure on the heart. Together, they lower dangerous fat buildup, inflammation, and stiff arteries, which prevents heart disease and early death.
What the research says
1 studyOlder women who did some weight training (up to 149 minutes a week) plus at least 150 minutes of walking or biking had nearly half the risk of dying compared to those who did neither. The study found this exact 46% drop in risk.
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