Meta-analysis2022 · Br J Sports Med · Momma H et al.
Strength training and mortality: meta-analysis of 16 cohorts
Who, how long
16 prospective cohorts, >480,000 people
What they found
30–60 min/week of strength training: –10–17% all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease and cancer; –40% combined with aerobic activity. J-curve: no extra benefit beyond 130 minutes.
⚠ Caveat
Self-reported activity; most cohorts are US and Japanese.
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