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How weight lifting can add years to your life

A woman exercising with dumbells.(Courtesy/iStock)

Health benefits of physical exercises are well known. This is more so in relation to aerobic exercises whose benefits span from cardiovascular to metabolic.

Almost everyone is aware of the recommendation for about 150 minutes of moderate exercises, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercises, per week.

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