Can building muscle help you live longer?

17 February 2013 Last updated at 19:02 ET Help

New research suggests that short bursts of intense exercise may be healthier than long, stamina-building sessions in the gym.

Peter Bowes visited a gym in Santa Clarita, California, where the owners put the claims for high intensity exercise to the test.

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