08/17/2026
Strength training may offer major heart benefits for women. Those who completed at least 2 hours per week had a 20% lower risk of major cardiovascular disease and a 44% lower heart attack risk than women who did none. Start with 2 manageable full-body sessions each week. https://bit.ly/4vzfIUE
A new study suggests that women who strength train may significantly lower heart attack risk, with 2 or more hours of strength training a week lowering their risk of major cardiovascular disease by 20% and heart attack by 44%.