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A lot of the longest living people (and maybe more telling, communities with the longest living members) are not very gym focused at all. If you walk everywher
by Libcat99 3y ago
A lot of the longest living people (and maybe more telling, communities with the longest living members) are not very gym focused at all.
If you walk everywhere every day, do most of your daily chores by hand, and don't sit in an office all day, you are likely getting plenty of exercise even if you never touch a set of weights or treadmill.
- unnamed76ri 3y agoYou’re also very unlikely to be eating a lot of ultra-processed foods and you’ll be getting a lot more natural sunlight than most.
- agos 3y agoI'm not an expert on monk lifestyle but I'm pretty confident they lead a less stressful life than most here
- WalterSear 3y agoThey also, by definition, came of age when we knew much less about longevity. They may not necessary be living the most longevity promoting lifestyle - just one that's markedly better than the average.
- dukeofdoom 3y agoI would agree with that. Maybe walking is key. After visiting Paris, and seeing lots fit people despite a diet of croissants, baguette, butter and cheese. But they also walk so much...