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Bookmark or Share- Extra exercise may lead to a longer life - Harvard HealthPeople who do two to four times the amount of exercise recommended by the U.S. physical activity guidelines may reduce their mortality (especially from heart disease) more than people who meet the exercise guidelines, according to a 2022 study.
- Even small increases in daily exercise are tied to longevityHow much daily exercise would it take to extend your life? It might be as little as another 10 minutes a day, according to a study published online Jan. 24, 2022, by JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers analyzed health information from more than 4,800 adults, ages 40 to 85, who wore fitness trackers for a week.
- Can exercise extend your life? - Harvard HealthCurrent guidelines recommend 150 to 300 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity (walking, running, swimming, biking), or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, or a mix of both. Twice-weekly resistance training to strengthen muscles is also recommended.
- Exercising more than recommended could lengthen life, study suggestsResearchers found that people who followed the minimum guidelines for physical activity—150–300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75–150 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity activity—reduced their risk of early death by as much as 21%.
- Longevity: Is exercise the key to a longer, healthier life?A new study found that while exercise is important to living a long life, following other healthy lifestyle habits may have an even greater impact.
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