Lifting weights for two hours weekly protects the brain
While running and swimming strengthen the heart, resistance training provides a unique shield against neurological diseases that aerobic exercise cannot match alone.
Data from over 147,000 men and women over the age of 30 reveals that weightlifting provides a specific type of protection for the human brain. While activities like running or swimming are famous for strengthening the heart, consistent resistance training for 90 minutes to two hours each week is linked to a 27 percent lower risk of death from neurological conditions, such as dementia.
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