Is Exercise the Real Fountain of Youth?

Everyone knows your metabolism begins to drop—and your dress size starts to go up—once you hit your 30s. But what you may not know is that it doesn’t have to. The main reason your body starts to pack on the pounds isn’t because you’re aging and your metabolism is slowing—it’s because you’re exercising less (or just not enough).

The harm in taking a break from your workouts and letting your belt out a couple of notches causes weight gain and muscle loss and that can really snowball over the years leading to an added 20 to 30 pounds by the end of your 50s, not to mention brittle bones and increased risks of heart desease and diabetes. 

You can avoid all that by working out. Exercise will help you maintain your weight, kick up your metabolism, build muscle and bone density, and  help you stay healthy inside. Ready to stop the aging clock? Join me on this episode of Health Radio as I discuss Aging and exercise.