Add 5 Years to Your Life: How Endurance and Outdoor Sports Boost Longevity
In the quest for a longer, healthier life, recent studies have found an encouraging connection between endurance and outdoor sports and longevity. One of these studies, conducted by the International Longevity Centre UK, analysed Commonwealth Games competitor records dating back to 1930. The study revealed that top-level athletes can live up to five years longer than the general population, with men's longevity boosted most by 24% - 29% in case of aquatic, track and indoor sports, which translates to between 4.5 and 5.3 extra years of life. Women experienced a 22% increase in longevity across all sports categories equating to 3.9 extra years of life.
Another study, "The Longevity of Sporting Legends," found similar results, with sports like tennis and golf providing the most significant boost to longevity. This could be attributed to the fact that these sports can be played well into old age.
These findings may not come as a surprise to many, as the health benefits of sports are well-established. Engaging in regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health, increase muscle mass, and enhance mental well-being. However, these studies go beyond the general health benefits of sports and highlight the long-lasting impact of participating in endurance and outdoor sports at a high level.
Outdoor sports, such as long-distance running, provide added benefits due to exposure to nature and fresh air. This can help reduce stress, improve mood, and boost immune function, contributing to a longer, healthier life.
Moreover, endurance sports promote cardiovascular health, weight management, and overall fitness. By pushing the body's limits, these sports train the cardiovascular system to work more efficiently, contributing to increased longevity.
Elivar understands the link between sports and longevity and creates its products with this idea in mind. Incorporating Elivar's balanced nutrition into the regimen allows athletes to continue enjoying and excelling in endurance and outdoor sports. As athletes participate in marathons, cycle sportives, triathlons, open water swim events they can trust Elivar to support them every step of the way.
The lasting benefits of participating in these sports, coupled with balanced nutrition, are evident long after athletes retire from competition, providing a solid foundation for a lifetime of health and well-being. So, lace up those running shoes, grab a tennis racket, or hit the trails; a longer, healthier life may be just a few sports activities away!
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