Strength Training Reduces Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack Death by 19%
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Engaging in 90 minutes to two hours of weight training each week can significantly lower the risk of premature death, according to recent research. Individuals who consistently perform resistance exercises such as weightlifting, resistance band workouts, or bodyweight training experience a 13% reduced risk of dying from any cause. Remarkably, their risk of death from cardiovascular conditions like heart disease and stroke drops by 19%.
Moreover, the study highlights a 27% decrease in mortality related to neurological diseases among those incorporating strength training into their routines—benefits that hold even when accounting for aerobic exercise.