A new public health study from Britain indicates that moderate exercise leads to healthier lives and to longevity. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/3/239.abstract The study involved over 3400 men and women between the ages of 63 and 71 and followed them for eight years. Folks who live "healthier lives" exercise moderately or vigorously at least once a week and remain free of chronic disease, depression, and cognitive and physical impairment.
Perhaps the best news is that no matter when we start exercising we can benefit from it. Nor do we need to run marathons or compete in master classes. We simply need to be moderate and consistent.
A Fitbit can be a great tool for people who want to start a new walking exercise program. Start at your own pace and build up slowly over the weeks and months. No doubt some of the 3400 folks who participated in the study had their own ups and downs over the eight year period--and yet, the results prove that even moderate exercise wards off the effects of aging.
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