
A shocking fact about millennials

There is no doubt that a lot has changed between generation X and millennials. In fact, the differences are astonishing. In the U.S., millennials’ loan debts are double of the previous generation, they are earning 20% less than generation X, and they are the most educated generation in history.
One fact in particular will shock you and get you thinking a bit: according to a study in the U.S., millennials are much weaker than their fathers.
The Journal of Hand Therapy conducted an arm strength test among a large group of men 20-34 years old and compared it to a group of men who took the same test 30 years ago at the same age. Grip strength is an important key indicator of muscular strength and health, which is why it alarmed the researchers when they received the test results.
The Test
The test was quite simple: 237 students were asked to grip a certain object with their right hand as strong as they could. They ended up creating only an average pressure of 98 pounds, while their counterparts, volunteers who took the same test at 1985, hit 117 pounds of pressure.
Note that the researchers do point out that the most recent test was universal, while the previous test included a vast amount of students from the Milwaukee area and blue collar workers that tend to have a stronger grip. Another interesting fact is that in the recent study of North Carolinian students, the 30-34 year old men had the least difference in strength compared to their “fathers” with a difference of only 11 pounds of force. In comparison, the largest difference between the millennials and their fathers was in the age group of 25-29, which gripped with 25 pounds less pressure than their fathers.
Testing the millennial females brought completely different results, as both generations held a close average strength of around 75 pounds of pressure. The women of today are actually a bit stronger than their mothers, holding a pressure of 98 pounds of force. The explanation for this is simple: women started joining the work force in the 80’s in larger numbers, and in addition back in the day less women participated in hard labor jobs.
More in Health & Well-Being
-
`
Get Crazy Rich As You Visit these “Crazy Rich Asian” Real-life Locations!
Last Summer, most Asians rejoiced when they watched the most-anticipated movie adaptation of the New York Times bestselling series, Crazy Rich...
May 17, 2025 -
`
Foods To Boost Your Mental Health & Help You Sleep Better
The food we consume determines our well-being. The body needs the proper amount of nutrients to function properly, so the food...
May 17, 2025 -
`
Kicking Dry Skin And Wrinkles To The Curb – 7 Steps To Looking Younger And Radiant
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is also one of the most important as it serves as...
May 17, 2025 -
`
Experts Reveal Planned Indulgences are Good For Your Health
Everyone loves eating food. Aside from the fact that we need to eat food as a necessity for our body to...
May 17, 2025 -
`
Here Are the Astounding Benefits You Get From Eating Beets!
Most people tend to stay away from beets and getting rid of it on their salad bar buffet in favor of...
May 15, 2025 -
`
Start Adding these Unusual yet Healthy Ingredients In Your Next Meal!
When it comes to preparing our meals, we tend to shop the ingredients we know. We tend to stay away from...
May 15, 2025 -
`
BREAKFAST and WEIGHT LOSS – Why A Healthy Breakfast Should Be A Part Of Your Weight Loss Plan
People have complained that it is relatively hard to lose weight during particular seasons and relatively easy to lose weight during...
May 15, 2025 -
`
8 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Cаn Alzhеimеr’ѕ be prevented? It’s a question that continues tо excite the scientific world, intriguе rеѕеаrсhеrѕ, аnd fuеl nеw research. There...
May 15, 2025 -
`
How to Improve Your Mental State and Productivity As an Entrepreneur?
Everyone wants to become an entrepreneur. We want to set up a business where it can support our living while giving...
May 15, 2025
You must be logged in to post a comment Login