Weightlifting and strength exercises could help people live longer - BBC News

Activities which strengthen the muscles - like weightlifting - should be part of an older person's weekly exercise routine, a study suggests.

People doing both aerobic and muscle exercises were more likely to live longer than those who did just one or the other, US researchers found.

But you don't have to go to the gym - carrying heavy shopping bags, digging in the garden and pilates all count.

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[jamesmiller]

Turning 74 in January, started lifting in 1969, and am still at it pretty well daily 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes daily. I start every day with half an hour of yoga then on to the weights. I have 18 hours fasted daily for the last few years and eat a low carb high protein diet. I feel great and am often thought to be a man in my 50s who looks extremely good.

[majorskies]

*YOU DON'T SAY?*
Reject weakness, embrace greatness.

[SuperhumanFitness]

Wow, who would have thought that exercise helps improve & extend your life. Would have never guessed 🙄

[jayong]

This man is an inspiration to us all, took control of his own life and challenged his worst fears head on. I hope we can all be this courageous.

[TheOrlandoTrustfull]

Wow, what a scientific breakthrough. "Don't be fat and lazy and you might live longer"

[vikram]

What a great finding... I would have never guessed.

[henrybates]

"And in other news, water is wet."

[Arthur_King_of_the_Britons]

People that grew up being told fat is healthy are discovering this for the first time

[BLURTHEGHOST]

That's great because I'm starting an exercise program in my mental health housing, I ordered a pull up bar, and a 35 pound weight I can barely lift

That guy is an INSPIRATION🙌

[DerekVuong]

damn, he doesn't look 67. He looks like he's in his 35 ish.

[zeph]

I agree that daily exercise is definitely good for one. Each to their own but personally I found that weights training was good for me up until about the age of thirty. Now I have a two hourly Tai Chi day instead, and I have never yet suffered any injuries because of it. It's low impact body magic, I tell you true :)

[TheOneLifeRider]

That was the Queen's secret. She was hitting the weights

[AtkinsMedia]

This is the best BBC video on the channel. Inspirational stuff.

[lexiconwaffle]

Other tips for longer life include: don't try to breathe water, eating batteries is bad, and never start a fight with a bear.

[charlesapana]

Just say exercise makes one live longer rather than only weight lifting

[supernatural_forces]

Fasting, excercising have tremendous impact on health, like, immunity, heart, brain, lungs, blood pressure, nervous system, etc.

[mrspp]

That is so inspirational 👏 second vidoe I have seen in a week about people extending thier lives with diet and exercise after poor cancer prognosis. Well done BBC for promoting the power of diet and exercise!

[PriyankaD]

This man is so wonderful... Very inspiring ❤

[jackie]

When it comes to strength and weightlifting, Olympic weightlifting is second to none .

[kingofswords]

Thank you very much all BBC News Reporter and all BBC News Staff.