Joggers Live Longer
Jogging regularly could add about six years to your life, a new Danish study suggests.
In the follow-up period of up to 35 years, the study found that 10,158 non-joggers and 122 joggers died. The researchers noted this was a 44 percent drop in the risk of death for male and female joggers.
The researchers found that male joggers can extend their life by 6.2 years, and women by 5.6 years.
Jogging at a slow pace for one to two and a half hours weekly provided the most significant benefits.
Aim to feel a little breathless, but not very breathless”.
The study’s authors noted there are several health benefits of jogging that contribute to increased life expectancy, including improvements in:
Oxygen uptake
Insulin sensitivity
Lipid profiles (raising “good” HDL cholesterol and lowering triglycerides)
Heart function
Bone density
Immune function
Psychological function
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