Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Exercising 4-5 days a week throughout life may be optimal for maintaining a youthful heart structure, slowing the natural shrinking and stiffening that occurs with age.
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The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
Exercising 4-5 days a week throughout life may be optimal for maintaining a youthful heart structure, slowing the natural shrinking and stiffening that occurs with age.
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Reversing Twenty Years of Heart Age
This frequency helps slow the natural shrinking and stiffening of the heart, preserving its elasticity Anything less—including the often-recommended 150 minutes per week—likely falls short of providing optimal protection
4–5 days of aerobic exercise per week may be the “sweet spot” for preserving a youthful heart structure as you age
But research confirms that committing to 4–5 days of exercise per week can preserve its structure and function—keeping it as resilient and efficient as that of someone decades younger.
four or five days of exercise appears to be the optimal dose across the lifespan to prevent cardiovascular aging
the four to five group that's kind of when you experienced a significant level of cardiovascular protection with age