Men need twice the exercise as women for this health benefit

Sorry, fellas.

New research suggests that men may need to exercise twice as much as women to lower their chances of developing a major health threat that kills them more often.

“This study provides strong evidence that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot and should not be used to guide physical activity recommendations for men and women,” Dr. Emily Lau , a cardiologist, wrote in an accompanying editorial .

The CDC recommends that US adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week, plus two muscle-strengthening sessions, to stay physically and mentally healthy.

To see how those guidelines affect coronary heart disease risk, Chinese researchers analyzed data from more than 80,000 UK Biobank participants who wore wrist activity trackers.

They found that women w