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Update

February, 2003

A Harvard School of Public Health Study, based on medical records and questionnaires given periodically to 44,452 health professionals from 1986 to 1998, from ages 40 to 75, showed men who engaged in weight training of 30 minutes or more weekly, had a 23 percent lower risk of heart disease than men who did not pump iron.

The researchers said the benefits may result in part from reductions in blood pressure and body fat achieved through weight training.

Comments from Gary:

Sounds to me like strength is important. Keep pressing on to a long life with good firm bodies, and the ability to pursue your recreational pleasures.