This Is How Often To Move Your Body if You Want To Live Longer
TODAY.com • • health
Key Points:
- Longevity in medicine focuses on extending the healthspan, meaning living more years in good health and free from disease, rather than just increasing lifespan.
- Daily movement, even in small bursts like walking or doing household chores, significantly boosts longevity by increasing heart rate and muscle activity, according to Dr. Jordan Metzl.
- Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), such as taking stairs, standing during phone calls, or carrying groceries, contributes to health benefits and is an accessible way to incorporate physical activity into daily life.
- Sedentary lifestyles are linked to higher risks of chronic diseases and premature death, making daily movement a crucial, low-risk strategy to counteract these effects.
- To build the habit of daily movement, setting reminders, tracking progress, and starting with short activity bursts like 5-10 minute walks or quick exercise snacks are recommended.
