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Weightlifting death risk

Posted August 22, 2007 at 04:59 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: In The News, His Health, Mental Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health

Scientists are calling for widespread heart screening of people before they begin weight training. This is based on new evidence that lifting more than half your body weight could put you at risk for sudden death.

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