Weight, and weight loss, are not good measures of bodily appearance or health. It's bad to be frail, malnourished, and dehydrated (a significant amount of body

Weight, and weight loss, are not good measures of bodily appearance or health. It's bad to be frail, malnourished, and dehydrated (a significant amount of body weight is water). What really matters is the amount of muscle and fat in your body, and exercise is certainly a good way to build muscle. Moreover, exercise is great for cardiovascular health, which is also essential. In other words, the so-called "paradox" is largely irrelevant, and avoiding exercise is ill-advised. A link in the same Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefits_of_physical_activity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefits_of_physical_activity