Turn Time into Lifespan: The Extraordinary Value of Exercise

If a fit individual generally outlives a sedentary counterpart by 4 to 8 years.

If achieving fitness requires about an hour per day.

If one starts exercising at 50 to be fit, increasing one’s life expectancy from 80 to 84-88 years;

Therefore, each hour devoted to exercise effectively adds an average of five hours to one’s lifespan.

Naturally, exercise offers myriad benefits beyond this, yet this perspective allows us to grasp the value of physical activity as an investment in longevity.

Cautionary note: The exact number of years can vary widely based on various factors such as diet, genetics, environmental factors, and the intensity and frequency of exercise. Careful over-exercising or pushing the body too hard can also lead to negative health consequences.