Unquestionably endurance sport leads to an improvement of the health. But why? Basically, a daily workout of at least 10 minutes and no more than one hour has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The cardiovascular system is stimulated by the sport and prevents heart attacks and strokes.
Studies show that squats and deadlifts with body-adjusted weights stimulate the production of many important hormones. These two exercises are often referred to together with the bench press, as "basic exercises" of long bar and barbell training...