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I conjecture that exercise has a larger effect on quality than quantity of life.

• czbond 6y ago
  I don't know why you're being downvoted. Increased exercise helps me: sleep better, have more energy, and look better. That is quality to me.
  • poxrud 6y ago
    Yes they mention in the paper mental and physical improvements. In addition, the mental component continuous summary score was significantly higher in the HIIT group compared with control group (P=0.04) and MICT group (P=0.04) after five years (supplementary table S6).
  • npsimons 6y ago
    Number one thing to get me out of a depressive funk, or help get unstuck on a problem? Get up out of my office chair and get some GD exercise! Even a simple meditative walk can do wonders.
• meekrohprocess 6y ago
  It's probably both. One big predictor of near-term all-cause mortality is the simple question, "can the person comfortably walk for a mile or two at a brisk pace?" (Barring existing mobility issues ofc) Exercise helps to keep your body less stressed in many ways during its normal day-to-day life. It's good for your immune system, your circulatory system, your digestive system, and even your brain. A few extra pounds probably won't cut your life short, but chronic heart disease or blood clots or being bedridden in old age definitely can.