Weightlifting for an Hour a Week Cuts Risk for Stroke and Heart Attack Up to 70%
And the best part is, it only takes an hour a week - yet it slashes your risk of both strokes and heart attacks by up to 70% based on data analyzing almost 13,000 adults.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Strength training is foundational for optimal health, especially as you get older. It’s not just about keeping your musculature strong; resistance training also benefits your heart, metabolism, cognition and mental health
Recent research shows less than an hour of strength training per week can reduce your risk for heart attack and strok…
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