Women Benefit More from Exercise Than Men, Study Finds

A recent study reveals that women gain more health benefits from less exercise compared to men, potentially reshaping fitness guidelines.

A new study indicates women need less exercise than men to gain the same health benefits, including reduced risk of death and cardiovascular events.
Women who exercised for at least 150 minutes a week were 24% less likely to die from any cause than those who exercised less, while men needed 300 minutes a week to see a similar reduction in mortality risk.
The study, based on data from over 400,000 US adults, suggests physiological differences between men and women may account for the varied benefits from exercise.
Only 33% of women and 43% of men met the standard for weekly aerobic exercise, highlighting a gap in physical activity levels.
Experts suggest the findings could lead to more personalized fitness recommendations, emphasizing the importance of regular physical activity for health.