How exercise is the key to a longer life
Our cycling study is highlighted in The Times
Taking the stairs every time is just one of a few golden health rules to follow, according to The Times this week: Why you should always take the stairs to live longer.
This feature highlights a number of health studies that echo our own research, suggesting that any form of exercise is beneficial in helping people live longer.
Some of the key recommendations include:
Take action if you move for less than 50 minutes a day. You can add six hours to your life for every one-hour daily walk.
Tiny bursts of activity will make a difference. Vigorous activity for one to two minutes, done 3-4 times a day, reduces the risk of premature death by 40%.
Take the stairs. Stair climbing is linked with lower risks of cardiovascular disease including heart attacks, heart failure and stroke.
Walk briskly for at least 10 minutes a day. A 30 minute brisk walk can add a year or more to your life.
Get cycling. The article cites our own research into how cycling gives you healthier, more youthful muscles.