Exercising in your 30s slows aging
Exercising in your 30s can slow down aging and maintain physical capacity throughout life.
Why it matters
- Building and maintaining physical capacity early in life can slow down the aging process.
- It can help prevent or postpone illness.
- Establishing good exercise habits early can lead to a healthier life overall.
By the numbers
- We lose about 10% of our physical capacity every decade after 50.
- WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate to high-intensity physical activity per week.
- Fewer than 40% of Norwegians follow WHO's physical activity recommendations.
The big picture
- Physical activity doesn't have to be intense or time-consuming.
- Finding enjoyable activities is key to maintaining a consistent exercise routine.
- Consistency is more important than intensity.
What they're saying
- Commenters agree that building fitness early helps maintain it later in life.
- Personal anecdotes support the idea that early exercise habits lead to better physical health in later years.
Caveats
- The exact impact of genes vs. lifestyle on aging is still unclear.
- The data is specific to Norwegians and may not apply universally.
What’s next
- More research is needed to understand the genetic vs. lifestyle factors in aging.
- Encouraging people to start and maintain exercise habits early in life.