Exercising half an hour a week can increase life expectancy
London: We know that physical fitness and muscle strength can save us from disease as well as prolong our life. Now British research says that if 30 to 60 minutes of weight lifting is done weekly, it strengthens the muscles and thus can increase the length of life.
According to an article published in the British Medical Journal of Sports Medicine, physical strength training and exercise can increase longevity. In this regard, weight lifting and stretching exercises are of special importance.
According to the study, a survey of about 480,000 participants and the study conducted 16 meta-analyzes. The survey included adults of different ages and in that sense it is a vast body of data that has its own statistical significance.
The report says that if you lift weights for 30 to 60 minutes in a week, it has a good effect on the heart. Cardiovascular health has positive effects on the whole body, so they may be older than others. On the other hand, their own quality of life can be improved.
However, experts have also emphasized walking and jogging for its dual benefits, which could have even better effects.
