Scientists Link a Workout Combination to Lower Diabetes and Cancer Risk
Many Americans aren't getting enough exercise, but new research suggests it could help prevent cancer and other diseases.
A new study from the University of Queensland suggests that a combination of aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activities may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. Researchers followed over 8,000 adults in Brisbane for nine years, analyzing how adherence to recommended exercise guidelines affected participants' health.
According to the study, adults aged 40 to 64 who consistently met both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity guidelines were less likely to develop chronic health conditions compared to those who met neither guideline. The findings, published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, emphasize the importance of incorporating strength-based activities into weekly routines, particularly for mid-aged adults, to support healthy aging and chronic disease prevention.
Public health messaging has historically focused primarily on aerobic exercise, but researchers argue that promoting muscle-strengthening activities could improve overall health outcomes.
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