Physical Activity After 50: The Key to a Longer and Healthier Life

28.07.2025 | Health and fitness

A large-scale study reveals the potential of physical exercises to reduce mortality even among people who start exercising later in life.

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Contemporary scientific research provides encouraging evidence of the beneficial influence of physical activity on human health, regardless of age. A large-scale systematic analysis, published in the renowned medical journal British Journal of Sports Medicine, reveals impressive results regarding the potential of regular exercise.

Experts find that those who consistently practice physical activity can reduce the risk of premature death by an impressive 30-40%. Particularly encouraging is the fact that people who start exercising after fifty years of age also achieve significant improvement – reducing mortality risk by 20-25%.

The key message of the study is that even moderate activities such as walking, household chores, or dancing can substantially improve the quality and duration of life. The scientific analysis, covering 85 large-scale studies, categorically proves: it is never too late to become physically active and invest in your own health.