5532: LISTEN¦ Is pumping iron the key to a long life? A Harvard study involving more than 147,000 people found lifting weights for two hours a week reduced the risk of early death. Frank spoke to top PT Tiernan McCarthy

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The episode discusses a Harvard study that suggests lifting weights can reduce the risk of early death.

Is pumping iron the key to a long life? A Harvard study involving more than 147,000 people found lifting weights for two hours a week reduced the risk of early death. Frank spoke to top PT Tiernan McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Frank Mitchell

Guest: Tiernan McCarthy

Topics covered

• health
• fitness
• longevity
• weightlifting
• exercise
• research

Keywords

• pumping iron
• long life
• Harvard study
• weightlifting
• early death
• fitness
• exercise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard

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