Exercise & Longevity
2:34 minutes
If you are sedentary (get minimal exercise), but generally healthy and want to live a longer and healthier life, talk to a Medical-Fitness Technician about a self-directed Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Program. (Refer to www.OptiHealthChoices.com)
Video Notes
Study to determine the predictors of longevity (instead of the risk factors of disease and mortality).
Results: High Fitness is a better predictor of longevity than:
The study suggests that a fitness assessment is superior to the traditional "physical exam" for predicting longevity.
Conclusion: Fitness Level (Aerobic Capacity, VO2-Max) is the best predictor of longevity.
Results: High Fitness is a better predictor of longevity than:
- Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol Levels
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- All of the above COMBINED!
The study suggests that a fitness assessment is superior to the traditional "physical exam" for predicting longevity.
Conclusion: Fitness Level (Aerobic Capacity, VO2-Max) is the best predictor of longevity.