The 60-Minute Myth: Why “Optimal Exercise” Advice Misses the Point, By Brian Simpson and John Steele
We are told, with growing confidence, that there exists an "optimal dose" of strength training, forty to sixty minutes per week; a claim recently repeated by Joseph Mercola (link below). Beyond that, the benefits diminish. Push further, and the narrative darkens: excessive lifting may strain the body, reduce longevity, even worsen mortality outcome...
