Fitness Levels

New research in the journal Circulation suggests that one’s fitness level may be more important than their body weight when it comes to overall health and longevity.

The study found that getting or staying fit can help you live longer, regardless of whether your body weight has stayed the same or even gone up. On the other hand, those whose fitness levels declined had a greater risk of dying.

It’s probably no surprise that what determined a person’s fitness level was how much they exercised. Don’t think of sweat sessions only as a weight-loss tool. Get moving every day for a longer, healthier life.