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One-On-One with Jason S. Greene Lift To Live So I’m 19-years old when I open my gym. All I was concerned with was bigger and stronger…period. Flas foward, I am now 61-years old. I still want to be strong and have big muscles. These days however I find myself rejoicing over is the research showing my obsession will actually help me live longer as well. In September 2022 The British Journal of Sports Medicine printed a study showing once again that people who lift weights tend to live longer. I would also offer up they lift much better and certainly more productive lives. Dr. Gorzelitz, on of the authors of the study stated that some people might ask why weight lifting even without aerobic exercise could help people live longer. “We know that muscle strengthening exercise is associated with a wide range of health benefits, which include increased strength and better physical function. We are still learning about the metabolic effects of weight lifting on bodily systems that may affect mortality risk, but we do know that this type of exercise can have a beneficial effect on body composition and other metabolic risk factors, such as blood pressure, inflammation markers and even blood cholesterol,” she says. The amount of muscle (muscle mass) that a person has can affect metabolism, according to Cleveland Clinic. That’s because it takes more energy (calories) to build and maintain muscle compared with fat. People with more muscle mass often burn more calories. If you are an exercise geek like me click on the link above and take time to read the research. Better yet, stop wasting time and start strength training today. Oh yeah…I told you so!