3 sports that will help you live longer
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Australian researchers have analysed the effect of six categories of sport on aging and health and have determined the three sports that have the most benefits.
If you wish to take on a sport that will help you stay in good shape and live longer, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests you choose between a racket sport, swimming or dance. After analysing the impact of the six sport categories on life expectancy, the researchers from Sydney have discovered that these activities delay aging more than others.
The researchers have collected the data from more than 80 thousand English and Scottish adults, aged 30 and older. The respondents have answered questions about their physical activities of the 4 weeks preceding the study. The scientists were interested in their everyday activities like walking or cleaning and in the sport they practised: racket sports (badminton, tennis, squash), swimming, dance and gymnastics, cycling, jogging, football or rugby.
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The group of respondents were followed for 9 years, during which 8 790 people were dead, 1 909 of them died from a heart disease or a stroke. By comparing mortality rate and different physical activities, the researchers have come to an interesting conclusion: racket sports decrease mortality risks by 47%, while swimming and dance by 28% and 27% respectively, leaving cycling on the fourth position with 15% of mortality risks.
The researchers are conscious of the limits of their work. Few women practise rugby and the intensity as well as the frequency of a physical activity must be taken into account with more precision. “Our conclusion indicates however the outline of the future research, and proves that the choice of sport we practise has an impact on our life expectancy,” – say the authors of the study. They also point out that all physical activities are beneficial for your health, and it is important to include them in your habits.
Source: Santé Magazine