Quick Take: Resistance Training & Mortality

A long-term study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine followed 147,374 adults over 30 years to analyze how resistance training and aerobic activity affect mortality risk.

The primary takeaway is clear: engaging in 90 to 120 minutes of resistance training per week provides the optimal benefit for reducing all-cause mortality. Exceeding 120 weekly minutes showed no additional reductions in mortality risk, highlighting this timeframe as the ideal baseline for health and longevity.