Exercising at the gym and being less active all day is not good for us. This article is based on a study with older adults, but the outcomes apply to anyone. Key takeaways – try to move throughout the day, keep it fun, and remember it should not involve pain!
Being Active vs. Scheduled Exercise for Older Adults
Researchers say older adults who are active throughout the day may be healthier than people who do regularly scheduled exercise are. They say one reason is that many people who do structured exercise don’t get enough other movement the rest of the day.