Is it possible to be fat and fit at the same time? Study challenges conventional wisdom | Health

According to social standards, being overweight is often considered unfit. However, recent study Led by Siddhartha Angadi of the University of Virginia, they say this may not be the case. You can be fat and fit at the same time. The real killer can be a combination of a thin body and poor health. Also read | Healthy but overweight? Here’s Why You Should Still Worry

When it comes to the risk of dying from heart disease and other causes, it’s how unfit we are that matters more than how much we weigh. The study challenged traditional ideas about body weight and fitness. People who are obese but physically healthy have been found to have the same risk of death as people of normal weight.

Research results:

The study analyzed approximately 400,000 people and their health. It has been found that people who are out of shape are at greater risk of death than those who are physically fit. However, when body mass index and cardiovascular health were analyzed, it was found that physical fitness could offset the risks of being overweight or obese. Also read | Body flexibility may reduce risk of premature death, study finds

Siddhartha Angadi, assistant professor of exercise physiology at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, said in a press release, “It turns out that fitness is much more important than obesity when it comes to mortality risk.” Also read | Adults who exercise 2–4 times a week have lower risk of mortality: study

Exercise is the perfect joke

Exercise is more than just a way to burn calories. Siddhartha Angadi added in a press release that regular exercise can help optimize overall health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases that can lead to death. The greatest risk of death occurs with a sedentary lifestyle. It is important to include exercise in your daily schedule. Walking briskly for at least 30 minutes every day can improve your overall health and fitness.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.