Being Active: Never Too Late To Start
Most people find the thought of being physically active as they age a daunting idea. This is especially true for those with busy schedules and day-to-day responsibilities.
Being Active: Never Too Late To Start
Most people find the thought of being physically active as they age a daunting idea. This is especially true for those with busy schedules and day-to-day responsibilities.
In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. That’s anywhere from 10 to over 40 minutes of exercise a day! Most people simply do not have the time and give up on physical activity altogether.
However, recent science has found that being only slightly more physically active, even as you grow older, can lower the likelihood of disease and even death! Let’s review the evidence.
The Power of Staying Consistently Active
Experts recommend consistency over intensity to reap the most benefits. In fact, a study found that people who stay active over the long term have a reduced 30 to 40% risk of major health problems later in life.
Consistent activity was found to have anywhere between 29% to 39% reduced risk in an early death.
And not only does staying active reduce the risk of age-related diseases, it was found that those who regularly had physical activity had an up to 25% boost in a healthier lifespan.
Every Small Action Matters
Research has found that even small bursts of activity (even 5 minutes at a time) has a positive effect on blood pressure.
Even just exercising 1 day a week has a profound impact on the body by reducing the risk of diabetes.
Starting The Habit
Curious on what effects cold-starting from being a couch potato has on your body? Researchers from Australia found that adults who went from inactive to active levels saw a 22% drop in mortality risk.
And it wasn’t just grinding and hard work! Boosting leisure-time activity (like sports, walking, or gardening) was linked with a 27% lower risk of early death.
Even small changes, like adding a walk during the evening or dancing, can boost your healthy lifespan by 20–25%.
Compared with participants who were more inactive, those who were consistently active had around 40% drop in heart disease risk and a 25% lower risk for cancer-related deaths.
Why This Matters More Than Ever
Most past studies looked at activity at just one point in time. But this new research tracks long-term patterns — showing that what matters most is what you do over the years, not just in one moment.
So whether you’re already active or just thinking about getting started, remember this: any move in the right direction helps — and it’s never too late to start.
Sources:
EatingWell: Moving More Could Add Years to Your Life—and It's Not Too Late to Start, New Study Suggests
Tom’s Guide: Forget your age — new study reveals it’s never too late to add more healthy years to your life
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