Does resistance training influence all-cause mortality? This study examines the association between resistance training and all-cause mortality, utilizing data from the 1999-2006 NHANES cycles. The Physical Activity Guidelines 2nd Edition recommends ≥2 days of resistance training (RT). Participants self-reported their physical activity over the past 30 days, including resistance training sessions. The analysis revealed that neither meeting the resistance training guidelines nor monthly resistance training volume was associated with all-cause mortality in adjusted models. These results do not support the RT canon, warranting further investigation.
Published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, this study examining the association between resistance training and all-cause mortality aligns with the journal's focus on lifestyle factors and health outcomes. Examining adherence to resistance training guidelines and their impact on mortality contributes to the journal's content on promoting healthy lifestyles. The study's findings challenge conventional assumptions about the benefits of resistance training.