Try to boost fitness, not lose weight

Anyone looking to lose weight this year who has a Good Housekeeping magazine subscription might be interested to read why it's better to keep fit.

According to Good Housekeeping magazine, it is far easier to regain your youth by trying to be healthier, than by dropping the pounds.

Research has shown being fit and healthy can help people live longer, even if they're overweight, reports the mag.

US researchers conducted a study which revealed the over-60s who are both fit and overweight are more likely to live longer than their skinnier or normal weight counterparts who were less healthy.

According to the BBC, the government recommends adults do at least 30 minutes moderate-intensity exercise five times a week.

This is a great way of reducing the risk of heart disease, obesity and other health-related conditions.

Even better news is that you don't even have to do half-an-hour's exercise all in one go - you can do short bursts throughout the day as long as it totals 30 minutes in the end.

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Posted by Arabella Gibson