Stronger Men Decrease Cancer Risk

In conclusion, the present study showed that higher levels of muscular strength were associated with lower cancer mortality risk in men, independent of clinically established measures of overall and central adiposity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and other potential confounders.
Mortality rates were lower for men with moderate/ high muscular strength compared with individuals with low strength.
Although each adiposity measure was positively associated with cancer mortality, the association was eliminated after adjusting for either muscular strength or cardiorespiratory fitness.
These findings suggest that attaining a moderate to high level of muscular strength may attenuate some of the cancer mortality risks associated with increased adiposity.
Maintaining a healthy weight should continue to be a cornerstone in the prevention of chronic diseases and premature death. However, in the light of the results obtained in the present study and in other studies, it is equally important to maintain healthy muscular strength levels, and, most importantly, to prevent falling into the lower strength categories.
It is biologically plausible to reduce cancer mortality death rates among men by promoting regular resistance training involving the major muscle groups of the upper and lower extremities at least 2 days per week (10-13). Resistance and aerobic exercise should complement each other. The recommendation for moderate to vigorous physical activity and resistance training are supported by the current research showing a reduction in all-cause and cancer mortality associated with increased cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, or both.
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Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2009;18(5). May 2009
Wow, is there anything else you can say but wow! What an amazing revelation about the benefits of strength training. I’m blown away.
In strength and reduced-cancer-risk health,
David Greenwalt – Founder
Leanness Lifestyle University