Researchers have discovered a critical disparity in the amount of exercise required to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease between men and women. Contrary to previous findings, scientists have found that while moderate exercise is sufficient for women to reap substantial health benefits, men need nearly twice as much exercise – nine hours a week – to achieve the same effect.
According to the study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, approximately 80,000 individuals participated in this analysis, providing valuable insights into physical activity and its impact on heart disease. The researchers analyzed data from wearable devices worn by volunteers participating in the UK Biobank project, which shed light on the sex-specific differences in exercise requirements.
The findings indicate that women who engage in moderate exercise for just 250 minutes a week can reduce their risk of developing coronary heart disease by 30%, whereas men would need to reach nearly nine hours of physical activity per week – equivalent to around 530 minutes – to achieve this same benefit. This suggests that tailored advice is necessary to address the differing needs of men and women.
The researchers also found that globally, one in three women die from cardiovascular disease. The study highlights the substantial health benefits women can gain from even moderate amounts of exercise, encouraging them to engage more actively in physical activity.
It appears that biological differences between men and women may contribute to these disparities in exercise requirements. The authors suggest potential explanations for this phenomenon include sex hormones, muscle fibers, and the ability to break down sugar for energy production.
The study's lead author emphasizes that both men and women can reap substantial cardiovascular benefits from regular physical activity. Nonetheless, the researchers acknowledge that many women worldwide fail to meet recommended exercise targets, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to optimize cardiovascular health for women.
In a striking finding, the analysis of data on individuals with pre-existing coronary heart disease revealed that women who engaged in moderate exercise had nearly three times lower risk of dying during follow-up compared to similarly active men. The researchers stress that these findings underscore the critical importance of developing sex-specific strategies to address varying levels of cardiovascular risk among men and women.
The study's authors conclude by advocating for the development of tailored interventions to optimize cardiovascular health, particularly for women who are at higher risk due to biological differences. As one of the experts noted, "One size really does not fit all," emphasizing the need for targeted approaches to promote physical activity among women worldwide.
According to the study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, approximately 80,000 individuals participated in this analysis, providing valuable insights into physical activity and its impact on heart disease. The researchers analyzed data from wearable devices worn by volunteers participating in the UK Biobank project, which shed light on the sex-specific differences in exercise requirements.
The findings indicate that women who engage in moderate exercise for just 250 minutes a week can reduce their risk of developing coronary heart disease by 30%, whereas men would need to reach nearly nine hours of physical activity per week – equivalent to around 530 minutes – to achieve this same benefit. This suggests that tailored advice is necessary to address the differing needs of men and women.
The researchers also found that globally, one in three women die from cardiovascular disease. The study highlights the substantial health benefits women can gain from even moderate amounts of exercise, encouraging them to engage more actively in physical activity.
It appears that biological differences between men and women may contribute to these disparities in exercise requirements. The authors suggest potential explanations for this phenomenon include sex hormones, muscle fibers, and the ability to break down sugar for energy production.
The study's lead author emphasizes that both men and women can reap substantial cardiovascular benefits from regular physical activity. Nonetheless, the researchers acknowledge that many women worldwide fail to meet recommended exercise targets, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to optimize cardiovascular health for women.
In a striking finding, the analysis of data on individuals with pre-existing coronary heart disease revealed that women who engaged in moderate exercise had nearly three times lower risk of dying during follow-up compared to similarly active men. The researchers stress that these findings underscore the critical importance of developing sex-specific strategies to address varying levels of cardiovascular risk among men and women.
The study's authors conclude by advocating for the development of tailored interventions to optimize cardiovascular health, particularly for women who are at higher risk due to biological differences. As one of the experts noted, "One size really does not fit all," emphasizing the need for targeted approaches to promote physical activity among women worldwide.
I mean, can you believe it? Men and women have different exercise needs? It's like, yeah, we've known that for a while now 
, but to see the actual numbers is crazy. Like, men need almost twice as much exercise to reduce their risk of heart disease as women do! That's wild 
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. But still, it's not like we can't make an effort to get more exercise if we want to 
. Like, 250 minutes a week for women is basically walking around the block a few times a day... easy peasy 
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. We need to do more to support women's health, and exercise is such a big part of it. So, let's all just take a deep breath, lace up our sneakers, and get moving 
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I think its crazy how much exercise men and women need to reduce their risk of coronary heart disease. Like, 9 hours a week for men is almost twice what women need 
. But at the same time, men need way more 
. I think its because of biological differences between men and women, but whatever the reason, we should just make sure everyone is getting enough exercise 
. Its also sad that one in three women die from cardiovascular disease globally 
. We need to encourage all women to get active and not just focus on those who are already exercising 
! I mean, who knew men needed almost twice as much exercise as women to reduce their risk of heart disease? That's wild 
Can't wait to see what other findings come out of this study! 
It's crazy to think about how many women worldwide are not getting the exercise they need to reduce their risk of coronary heart disease 
. I'm all about promoting physical activity among women everywhere 
It's a total game-changer for women everywhere who are trying to stay healthy and active. I mean, nine hours a week is a lot of time, but if it means reducing the risk of coronary heart disease by 30%, it's worth it in my book! 
I mean, we've always known that women tend to be more efficient with their energy use, but now scientists have found that literally the amount of exercise we need to stay healthy is different. It's crazy! Women can get 30% off coronary heart disease with just 250 minutes a week of moderate exercise, while men need like nearly nine hours a week! That's a whole lotta sweat, if you ask me 
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! I mean, I'm all for exercise and stuff, but this disparity is huge. Women are already facin a higher risk from cardiovascular diseases globally, so this just adds insult to injury 
. And the fact that men who exercise don't get the same benefits as women is just mind blowin 
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so like, if you're gonna give fitness advice, it should be tailored to the person not just a one-size-fits-all approach.
! The fact that men and women have different exercise needs is crazy 
. I mean, who knew? Nine hours of exercise per week for men is just insane 
, but we need tailored approaches to make sure everyone gets the most out of exercise. I mean, one in three women die from cardiovascular disease? It's heartbreaking 
, but this study is a step in the right direction.
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. I'm not saying it's not important or anything, but come on... nine hours a week for men? That's like, half the day 
. And what's up with all these sex hormone and muscle fiber differences? Can't we just get a simple answer? Like, maybe women are just naturally more agile or something? 
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. We need to do everything we can to support each other in getting moving and taking care of our hearts 
. But what really gets me is that women are gonna need more exercise than men to reap the same benefits, which is just so... sexist 
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. Like, what exactly does that even mean? And why can't we just get a straightforward answer from the researchers instead of all this nuance? It's enough to make your head spin, right? 
. I mean, we know there are biological differences between the sexes, but still, it's surprising how much of a difference it makes. The fact that women who exercise regularly have a nearly 3x lower risk of dying from coronary heart disease is just amazing 
They found that women can get 30% off the risk by just doing moderate exercise for 250 minutes a week, but men need to do almost nine hours a week (530 minutes) to get the same benefit. That's wild. I mean, who knew? 
The fact that one in three women die from cardiovascular disease is a huge red flag - we need to be addressing this issue ASAP. 
The science is clear - tailored advice is necessary, so let's get on that!