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Allison Aubrey

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Women who do strength training live longer how much is enough - The Untold Story

Strength training is good for everyone, but women who train regularly get a significantly higher boost in longevity than men. (Gary Yeowell/Getty Images)

Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles.

A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower risk of death from heart disease, compared to women who do none.

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