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A comment on Association between muscular strength and mortality in men (2008) [pdf]. Parent comment

Re:Association between muscular strength and mortality in me... by paul_f on Thursday April 04, 2013 @08:19PM (#5496126)
Running 4 hours per week for 20 years will add 6 months to your expected lifespan. However, those 6 months will have been entirely spent running. So, plan accordingly.
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Re:Association between muscular strength and mortality in me... by barry-cotter on Thursday April 04, 2013 @08:46PM (#5496201)
Exercise demands time so in terms of increased life expectancy versus time spent exercising it's probably a wash. Speaking personally though, I feel awesome when I exercise regularly, and when I don't, I don't.

Exercise for higher quality of life and a better looking body, the longevity benefits are overrated.

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Re:Association between muscular strength and mortality in me... by Evgeny on Thursday April 04, 2013 @10:55PM (#5496576)
You shouldn't forget to compare general health of one who runs versus one who doesn't. Not only just wellbeing, but sick days (missed on income), medical bills etc.
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