Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngaging in just 90 minutes to two hours of weight training each week could significantly reduce the risk of premature death (Alamy/PA) (Alamy/PA)New research suggests that engaging in 90 minutes to two hours of weight training each week could significantly reduce the risk of premature death. A comprehensive study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, tracked 147,374 individuals over a 30-year period and found a 13 per cent decrease in the chance of early death from any cause for those who consistently incorporated resistance training. This rose to a 19 per cent reduction for conditions such as heart disease and stroke, while the findings revealed a 27 per cent lower risk of dying from neurological diseases among those who lifted weights or utilised resistance bands and bodyweight exercises. Samuel Quinn, a personal training lead at Nuffield Health, advises beginners to start with a functional movement screen and follow a bespoke training programme tailored to their needs. He also recommends keeping exercises simple, beginning with a lighter load, focusing on correct form, aiming for a couple of sessions a week, and prioritising recovery, adequate protein intake, and hydration. In fullThe simple 90-minute exercise that can significantly reduce premature deathThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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…

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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

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