In a recent study published in the European Society of Cardiology, researchers studied more than 30,000 heart patients, showing that becoming active later in life can be nearly as beneficial to survival as continued activity.
"These encouraging findings highlight how patients with coronary heart disease may benefit by preserving or adopting a physically active lifestyle," said study author Dr. Nathalia Gonzalez of the University of Bern, Switzerland.
Compared to patients who were inactive over time, the risk of all-cause death was 50% lower in those who were active over time, 45% lower in those who were inactive but became active, and 20% lower in those who had been active but became inactive.
MY TAKE? Yes, being active in your 20s,30s, and even 40s will give you resiliency as you age, but not nearly as much as staying active or starting to be active later in life. Don’t rest on your laurels, instead continue your fitness as you age. The study suggests that you complete at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous activity, or a combination. That’s all of 15-30 minutes a day to get the benefits cardiovascular benefits later in life.
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