Study Finds Women Achieve Equal Exercise Benefits with Less Effort Than Men
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A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that women can achieve greater cardiovascular benefits from exercise with less effort compared to men. Women who exercised for at least 150 minutes a week were found to be 24% less likely to die from any cause, while men saw a 15% reduction. The study also revealed that women needed to work out for just 140 minutes a week to see the same benefits that men saw at 300 minutes. The findings highlight the potential for tailored exercise guidelines for women and emphasize the significant health benefits of regular physical activity for both genders.
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- Women get the same exercise benefits as men with less effort, study says New York Post
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- Women Get the Same Exercise Benefits As Men, But With Less Effort Cedars-Sinai
- Women may realize health benefits of regular exercise more than men National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)
- Women need less exercise than men for same cardiovascular benefits, researchers find CBS News
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