The study claims that between 90 minutes and 120 minutes of strength or resistance training may help lower the risk of death

Just 90–120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards, according to a study tracking more than 147,000 people for 30 years. That…

Current NHS guidelines say adults should aim to do strength activities that work all the major muscle groups

Here are some tips to help kickstart your strength training journey.

Study in British Journal of Sports Medicine shows importance of strength training such as dumbbell work, squats and lunges

The study claims that between 90 minutes and 120 minutes of strength or resistance training may help lower the risk of death

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The new study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, included 147,374 people

A major long-term study has found that one particular exercise is linked to lower mortality rates and could make a significant difference to your health

We may need to be aiming for at least 90 minutes of resistance workouts a week

Here are some tips to help kickstart your strength training journey

A study reveals that 90-120 minutes of weekly strength training significantly lowers overall mortality risk, especially when combined with aerobic exercise.

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Squats and lunges can do the trick