India, June 5 -- A new study suggests that doing a moderate amount of strength training every week may help people live longer, especially when it is combined with regular aerobic exercise such as walking, running, cycling, or swimming.
Researchers analyzed data from three large long-term health studies involving 147,374 adults, including more than 31,000 men and 115,000 women.
The participants regularly reported their exercise habits over several decades. Aerobic activities included brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, tennis, stair climbing, and other physically demanding activities. Strength training included exercises such as weightlifting, push-ups, squats, and lunges.
"Physical activity is not one single behavior," commented ...