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11/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

Weights over cardio for longevity: New study finds pumping iron at least twice a week reduces cancer risk — doing both increases life expectancy by 30%

Strength training may improve longevity and significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Epidemiology. According to the researchers, this is because strength training exercises — which include weight lifting, push-ups, and squats — are more strenuous and demanding compared with the seemingly more attractive aerobic activities such […]

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