Fitness Level Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Finds

January 16, 2025

Being in shape has a greater impact on heart health and longevity than the number on the scale, according to a recent study.

People considered fit, regardless of their body mass index, had a similar risk of death as fit people with a normal BMI, researchers reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in November. In addition, overweight or obese individuals who were fit had a lower risk of death than unfit people with a normal weight. Health.com