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Who needs more physical exercise: Women or men?

Politiko 2025-05-21 15:43:25

Who needs more physical exercise: Women or men?

Regular physical activity significantly reduces the risk of death, especially from heart disease. But a study published in 2024 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that women benefit more from physical exercise than men, even with less exercise time.

The study analyzed data from over 412,000 American adults aged 27–61, 55% of whom were women. According to Dr. Martha Gulati, co-author of the study, “Women benefit more from every minute of physical activity than men.”

Of those surveyed, 32% of women and 43% of men did aerobic exercise regularly (at least 150 minutes per week). Women who exercised had a 24% lower risk of death from any cause, while men had a 15% lower risk. The greatest benefits for men were achieved after 300 minutes of activity per week, while for women it took about 140 minutes to achieve the same risk reduction.

Even for muscle-strengthening activities (such as weightlifting), women who exercised twice a week had a 19% lower risk of death compared to those who were inactive, while men benefited by 11%. In terms of mortality from cardiovascular disease, women who exercised aerobically had a 36% lower risk, while men had a 14% lower risk. Muscle-strengthening exercises reduced this risk by 30% for women and 11% for men.

One of the most surprising findings was the large impact of weight training on reducing risk for women. However, the study had several limitations: the data on physical activity were self-reported, did not include activity during housework or work, and did not track changes in exercise habits over time.

Ultimately, this study suggests that women may benefit more from physical exercise, both in reducing the risk of death from all causes and from heart disease. The researchers hope that these results will motivate more women to engage in regular physical activity. / Live Science

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