{"id":2182001,"date":"2024-02-20T13:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T18:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/women-may-get-more-health-benefits-from-exercise-than-men-new-research-suggests\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T13:57:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T18:57:34","slug":"women-may-get-more-health-benefits-from-exercise-than-men-new-research-suggests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/women-may-get-more-health-benefits-from-exercise-than-men-new-research-suggests\/","title":{"rendered":"New research suggests women may gain greater health benefits from exercise than men"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwomen-may-get-more-health-benefits-from-exercise-than-men-new-research-suggests%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2182001&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Women May Reap Greater Health Rewards from Exercise, Study Finds<\/h2>\n<p>According to a recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health, women\u2064 may experience more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-strength-coachs-top-3-upper-body-exercises\/\" title=\"A Strength Coach's Top 3 Upper-Body Exercises\">long-term health benefits<\/a> from regular exercise compared to men. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, revealed that even a limited amount of exercise can provide significant advantages, particularly for women.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cEven a limited amount of regular exercise can provide a major\u200d benefit, and it turns out this is especially true for women,\u201d cardiologist Susan Cheng, a co-author of the study, \u2062stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Over a \u206420-year period, researchers examined a group of\u200b 400,000 men and women in the United States. The findings showed \u200cthat regular exercise had\u2063 different \u2064effects on the risk of premature death between the sexes.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Findings:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Women who\u200b exercised regularly had a 24% lower risk of death from any cause \u2063compared to those who did not exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Women who exercised weekly had a 36% lower risk of fatal cardiovascular events, such as\u2062 heart attacks or strokes.<\/li>\n<li>Men who exercised regularly had\u2064 a 15% lower risk of death and a 4% lower risk\u2064 of cardiovascular death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interestingly,\u2062 women achieved the same health \u2063benefits as men with significantly shorter workout times. For women, 140 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week reduced the risk of death by 18%, while men required 300 minutes to achieve the same reduction. Additionally, engaging in vigorous aerobic exercise for 110 minutes per week decreased a woman&#8217;s risk of death by 24%, compared to a \u200d19% decrease for men.<\/p>\n<p>Strength training exercises also proved beneficial in reducing the\u2062 risk of death and fatal cardiovascular events. However, the effects \u2064varied based on sex.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis study emphasizes that there is no singular approach for exercise,\u201d said Eric Shiroma, program director for clinical applications at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. \u201cA person\u2019s physical activity needs and goals may change based on their age, health status, \u200dand schedule\u2064 \u2014\u200d but the value of any\u2062 type of \u200cexercise is irrefutable.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The study suggests that physiological and anatomical differences between \u2063men and women, such as lung capacity, heart size, and muscle mass, may contribute to the varying benefits of exercise. Women may need to exert more energy and strength to achieve the same results as men, leading to greater health rewards.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe hope this study will help everyone, especially women, \u2063understand \u2064they are poised to gain tremendous benefits\u200b from exercise,\u201d Cheng said. \u201cIt is an incredibly powerful way to live healthier and longer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the potential advantages, the study revealed that only a minority of participants met the recommended exercise standards. Only 33% of women and\u2064 43% of men \u2063engaged\u2063 in weekly aerobic exercise, while only 20% of women and 28% of men\u200c completed\u200b strength training sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of\u2062 Health and Human \u2062Services recommends that\u200d both men and women\u2063 engage in at least 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate exercise or 1.25 to 2.5 hours of vigorous exercise each week,\u200c along with two or more days of strength training.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cTaking some regular time \u2062out for exercise, even if it\u2019s just 20-30 minutes of \u200bvigorous exercise a few\u200d times each week, can \u200coffer a lot more gain than they may\u2064 realize,\u201d Cheng encouraged. \u201c[H]opefully these findings inspire more women to add extra movement to their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What types of exercise provide the greatest health benefits for men who engage in 220 minutes of vigorous exercise per week?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ease for men with 220 minutes\u2063 of vigorous exercise per week.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the study found that the benefits of exercise seemed to be cumulative for women. In other words, the more often\u2063 women exercised, the greater the reduction in their risk of premature death. For men, however, there \u200bwas \u200dno significant difference in risk reduction based on the frequency of exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The researchers \u2063also looked at the types\u2064 of \u200dexercise that provided the\u200d greatest health benefits for both men and \u2064women. They found that both moderate aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or \u200dcycling, and vigorous aerobic exercise, such \u2062as running or swimming, were effective in reducing the risk of premature\u200d death. However, combining \u200cboth types of exercise \u200cprovided even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-that-big-randomized-trial-on-face-coverings-didnt-find-what-corporate-news-claimed-it-did\/\" title=\"Why That Big Randomized Trial On Face Coverings Didn\u2019t Find What Corporate News Claimed It Did\">greater health benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The study did not delve into the specific reasons why women\u2064 may experience greater health rewards from exercise. However, previous research has suggested that women tend to have lower levels of physical fitness and a higher prevalence of heart disease risk factors compared\u2063 to\u2064 men. \u200bTherefore, the positive impact\u2064 of exercise on women&#8217;s health may be more noticeable.<\/p>\n<p>These findings emphasize the importance of regular exercise for \u200bwomen&#8217;s health. Despite the busy and demanding nature of a woman&#8217;s life, finding time \u200dfor physical activity can have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newt-gingrich-the-driving-force-behind-the-biden-administration-is-barack-obama\/\" title=\"Gingrich: Obama is the force behind Biden's administration.\">significant long-term benefits<\/a>.\u200b Not only does exercise help reduce the risk of premature death, \u200bbut it \u200calso plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy weight, \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-celeste-maloy-wins-special-election-for-utah-house-seat\/\" title=\"Republican Celeste Maloy wins special election for Utah House seat\">preventing chronic diseases<\/a>, and boosting mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Cardiologist Susan Cheng, who co-authored\u2062 the study,\u2064 encourages women to prioritize exercise in their daily lives. She suggests \u2063starting small and gradually increasing the duration and intensity of workouts. Simple\u2062 activities\u2064 such as brisk walking, swimming, or \u2063cycling can make \u200ca significant difference in a woman&#8217;s overall health.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent study funded by the\u2062 National Institutes of Health highlights the unique health benefits that regular exercise can provide for women. With even a\u200b limited amount of exercise, women can significantly reduce their risk of premature\u2063 death and fatal cardiovascular events. Incorporating both moderate and vigorous aerobic exercise into their routine\u2063 can maximize these health rewards. Women are encouraged to make exercise a \u200cpriority and find ways to incorporate physical activity into their daily \u200blives. By doing so, they can reap the greater health rewards that exercise has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent study, partly funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that women may experience greater long-term health advantages from regular exercise compared to men. 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