Friday Knowledge sharing series - How much exercise is good for your longevity ? A very interesting study has been done recently. Link here ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
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A wealth of scientific literature backs the unique therapeutic benefits of exercise for quality of life, cardiovascular health, and longevity.We all know that doing some exercise is better than doing none.But what’s less often highlighted is the dangers of doing TOO MUCH exercise
In his fascinating review paper linked above, preventative cardiologist James O’Keefe described 10 large epidemiological studies which (apart from two) show a distinct reverse J-shaped curve for exercise dose and mortality. 
Current studies suggest 2.5 to 5 hours/week of moderate or vigorous physical activity will confer maximal health benefits. More than 10 hours/week may reduce those health benefits. Optimal exercise dose is unknown and will differ from one person to another.
Lifestyle factors will of course play a significant role.A very similar conclusion was drawn by evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman, author of Exercised: the Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health.
Leiberman makes a very strong case for both moderate doses of aerobic training and strength training separately. To quote: “We do weights for muscles, cardio for hearts”.
Check out how balanced is your training? Are you doing enough aerobic training? Or are you just lifting weights at gym? For most of us 5 sessions/week of 30-45 mins work best with a mix of strength training, aerobic training, mobility.
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