Women Get Bigger Health Lift Than Men From Same Level Of Exercise - Study

Women experience greater benefits than men when it comes to avoiding an early death from doing the same amount of regular exercise, research suggests.

- Nicola Davis

According to the NHS, men and women aged 19 to 64 should clock up at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week, or 75 of vigorous exercise, with muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week.

However, studies have shown girls and women tend to do less physical activity than boys and men.

Now, research suggests that men and women do not get the same gains from the same levels of physical activity.

"Our study doesn't suggest that women should exercise less, but rather it encourages women who may not be getting enough exercise for various reasons, that even relatively small amounts of exercise can provide significant benefits," said Dr Hongwei Ji, co-author of the study from the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University.