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Resistance Training, Aerobic Activity, Television Viewing, and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in U.S. Women.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology·May 25, 2026·PMID 42307492
Why it mattersResistance training is often overlooked in cardiovascular prevention guidelines, especially for women. This study provides robust, long-term data showing that consistent resistance training, particularly when combined with aerobic activity and reduced sedentary time, is associated with substantial reductions in major CVD, especially MI.
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