Exercise is key to living longer and has been shown to have many health benefits including anti-aging effects. Exercise results in other physiological changes that can help slow the aging process¹. It is anti-inflammatory. Inflammation of muscle and other tissues in the body are associated with aging. Exercise can lessen this effect¹.
The latest evidence is showing that exercise not only strengthens your heart and may trim your waist, but regular physical activity can actually slow the aging process on a cellular level and potentially add years to your life². Numerous studies have found that lifelong exercise may keep people healthier for longer; delay the onset of 40 chronic conditions or diseases; stave off cognitive decline; reduce the risk of falls; alleviate depression, stress and anxiety; and may even help people live longer³.
Exercise builds muscle strength. As people age, they lose muscle mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. Scientists say resistance training is one of the best ways to combat this³. It improves bone density³. Exercise can lengthen telomeres³. It can improve cognition³.
In conclusion, exercise has been shown to have many health benefits including anti-aging effects. It is anti-inflammatory and can lessen the effect of inflammation on muscle and other tissues in the body. Regular physical activity can actually slow the aging process on a cellular level and potentially add years to your life. Exercise builds muscle strength, improves bone density, lengthens telomeres, and improves cognition.
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(2) Daily Exercise Linked to Living Longer – AARP. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2019/exercise-longevity-wellness-benefits.html.
(3) How Exercise Helps Fight Aging | Time. https://time.com/6053055/how-exercise-fights-aging/.
(4) Can exercise extend your life? – Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-exercise-extend-your-life-2019031316207.
