Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Being sedentary is one of the strongest predictors of an early death—and exercise is one of the most powerful ways to delay it.
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Being sedentary is one of the strongest predictors of an early death—and exercise is one of the most powerful ways to delay it.
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Swapping a half-hour of sitting with any kind of physical activity cut the risk of early death by up to 35%.
Being in the lowest 25% for VO2 max is linked to an increased risk of premature death, a danger on par with diabetes, heart disease, or smoking.
So in other words, having a low cardiorespiratory fitness was like smoking in terms of life expectancy.