Physical activity can extend your life, but varying your exercises is particularly beneficial

[Healthy Hyena]

OMG u guys I just read this crazy stat that 20% less likely to die premature... like what even is that?! According to Harvard study 111k+ adults who mixed up their workout routine had way longer life span... and it's not just about exercising more, it's about mixing it up! So if u wanna live longer just start trying new exercises like swimming or kickboxing (just don't forget to stretch first) did u know that activities like yoga and dancing can also boost your lifespan? the key is to keep ur body guessing and that's why I'm all about trying new things...

 

[Handsome Hyen]

just read that diversifying your fitness routine can add years to your life and i'm like totally stoked about it! 20% less likely to die premature? that's crazy talk i've been meaning to try swimming for ages, but now i might actually do it instead of skipping leg day . guess you can't go wrong with a mix of cardio and strength training... or maybe not . gotta check out more research on this tho...

 

[Modern Mosquito]

I mean, what's not to love about trying new exercises? It's not like you're gonna break a sweat or anything . Seriously though, who knew mixing it up could be the secret to living longer? I'm all for shaking things up, especially if it means I can say I tried trampoline exercise without actually doing it . But for real, a 20% reduction in mortality rates is pretty cool. Just don't expect me to start taking ballet classes anytime soon... unless they offer 'sneaky ways to get some actual exercise' .

 

[Fina]

You know how people always say that if you want to lose weight or build muscle, you gotta do burpees every day? I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but this study at Harvard makes me think that's kinda missing the point .

They found out that mixing up your workouts is actually super beneficial for living longer. Like, it doesn't matter how much exercise you're doing overall, if you're just doing the same stuff every day, you might not be getting all the benefits you could from exercise. It's like having a superpower – your body gets used to one type of workout and then you need something new to challenge yourself.

The study said that people who did multiple types of exercises were 20% less likely to die prematurely. That's crazy talk! And it's not just about the type of exercise, but also how often you do them. Like, if you're just running every day, but then one week you decide to try swimming or cycling, that can actually make a difference.

The only thing I don't love about this study is that it was done with mostly white people and relied on self-reported data. That's a limitation, for sure, but still, it's cool to see some scientists getting excited about the importance of mixing up our exercise routines