Study shows physical exercise can help lower the risk of death.
90-120 minutes of weekly strength training can help lower the risk of death from diseases.
A US study found weekly strength training was linked to a 13% lower risk of death overall, a 19% lower risk of cardiovascular death, and a 27% lower risk of neurological disease-related death, including dementia.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist and founder of EduFit, Laois' Dr Diane Cooper says regular training brings a wide range of benefits:
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