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Strength Training Cuts Cancer Mortality Risk by Up to 46%

2/1/2025

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A groundbreaking meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that cancer patients boasting greater muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness face a staggering 31% to 46% reduced risk of mortality. Embracing regular strength training and aerobic exercise not only enhances survival rates but also elevates the quality of life for those battling cancer.

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A groundbreaking meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that cancer patients boasting greater muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness face a staggering 31% to 46% reduced risk of mortality. Embracing regular strength training and aerobic exercise not only enhances survival rates but also elevates the quality of life for those battling cancer.