Strength training was found to offer a multitude of benefits, including improved mood, reduced risk of chronic diseases, and potentially slower aging, according to recent studies. Research indicated that strength training could lower the chances of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and even death.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine linked strength training to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, lung cancer, and early death. Another 2024 study published in Biology found that adults who did strength training had a lower biological age, suggesting that their bodies were deteriorating more slowly.
Craig Hensley, associate professor of physical therapy and human movement sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, stated that strength training offers a multitude of benefits.
Experts recommended that beginners prioritize safety and proper form, possibly with guidance from a physical therapist, to minimize injury risk when starting a strength training program.
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