Walk, Run, or Lift?

What’s better for your health?

Walking, running, or lifting weights?

The answer of course…Yes.

In this research article, findings suggest that a mix of moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity, and strength training helped to reduce mortality.

So, how much of each should you aim for?

1. Moderate physical activity: 75 minutes or more a week. (Examples: walking, gardening, pickle ball)
2. Vigorous aerobic activity: 150 minutes or more a week. (Running, jumping rope, swimming laps, rucking)
3. Strength training: 2 or more sessions per week. (Lifting weights, push ups, pull ups)

This may seem like a lot to you. But the idea is, you’ve got to start somewhere.

And remember, we’re talking about MORTALITY reduction! In other words, REDUCING THE RISK OF DEATH! This is more than what most medications can do.

Remember, you’re gonna die. But maybe it won’t be today.

Now get out there, break a sweat, and have some fun.

p.s.

López-Bueno R, Ahmadi M, Stamatakis E, Yang L, del Pozo Cruz B. Prospective Associations of Different Combinations of Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Activity With All-Cause, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality. JAMA Intern Med. 2023;183(9):982–990. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.3093