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New Study: How Often Should You Exercise for Optimal Benefits? (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Joleee to c/science

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Edith Cowan University research revealed that muscle strength benefits are seen with consistent, short exercise sessions. Participants performing a three-second eccentric bicep contraction thrice weekly saw strength improvements. Daily 20-minute exercises might be more beneficial than a single 2-hour weekly session. Regularity, even in short durations, is key to health benefits.

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[–] RBWells 2 points 1 year ago

Me too, but strength training is part of that equation. Strong muscles build strong bones, and lifting weights, while it might not make you technically lighter certainly can make you leaner with better shape. Strength training is used by old people to maintain bone and muscle mass, not just literal strength even if that's what's being measured.

Plus it's just more comfortable to be able to lift things more easily, big heavy pots of boiling water, etc.