Delay death with physical strength
Improved brain, heart, and bone health, and a decreased risk of injury-related falls are just a few benefits of building physical strength. Here's another that sounds pretty good: a reduced risk of premature death.
An analysis from Indiana University showed that individuals with low levels of physical strength were more than twice as likely to die prematurely than those with normal levels. The researchers also concluded that physical strength is more important than muscle mass in reducing premature death risk. This means lifting heavy weights, although beneficial, isn't required, nor is expensive exercise equipment.
Learn more details and findings in this article and feel free to contact me with any questions about ways to increase your strength.
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Slipstream
Strength goals change as you age. You go from wanting to look buff to wanting to be strong enough to get up if you fall 😀
Evangel
I think it's very difficult to prove concrete relationships between strength training and longevity unless the studies only include cohorts who basically possess the same level of positive mental grit and outlook. How we view ourselves in the world includes a concept of what we can do in the world, how well we can do it, and whether or not it's valued. This adds up to having a positive or negative outlook, which certainly determines one's motivation to either increase their strength and vitality as they age, or not.
Well Street
Good point.
I've worked with people whose nutrition and exercise regimen were on point, but their unmanaged stress and sleep issues negatively impacted their mindset, self-perception, and results.