An American researcher discovered this “Secret” of longevity and it’s not about spending long hours in the gym or doing exercises like that Pilates or CrossFit. According to his vision, people who lead an orderly, healthy lifestyle and exercise a lot live longer.
The author of this theory is Dan Buettneran analyst who has been researching “Blue Zones” for more than 20 years, or blue zones in the world where the largest number of centenarians is concentrated, namely the People who live to be 100 years old. According to their research, the secret lies not in the planned exercise, but in the daily and constant exercise that is integrated into everyday life.
Büttner analyzed communities of Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Icaria (Greece), Loma Linda (United States) and Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica).
He discovered a common pattern in all of them: people don’t live longer because they have better genetics or train rigorously, but because avoid them The diseases that tend to shorten life, such as: diabetesCardiovascular problems, certain types of cancer and cognitive impairment.
In a recent interview, the researcher explained that the key to people living to 100 years lies in their own bodies autonomy, mobility And good quality of lifesomething that can’t be achieved with an hour in the gym when the rest of the day is sedentary.
Centenarians don’t have planned routines, they don’t exercise with machines or personal trainers. The key is Movement and is naturally integrated into everyday life.
You go for a walk every day, work in the garden, cook without any equipment that reduces physical exertion, They clean their own homes and travel to visit neighbors, friends or family. This movement is not experienced as a duty, but as part of everyday life.
Buettner claims that on average These people move every 15 or 20 minutes without realizing it. This pattern contrasts with that of today’s urban societies, where many people spend long hours sitting and then attempt to compensate for this sedentary lifestyle with intense exercise sessions, which in many cases are not sustained over time.
According to the specialist, concentrating all physical activity in a single moment of the day does not bring the same benefits as spreading exercise throughout the day. The body responds better to frequent and moderate activity than too intense but isolated effort.
This approach helps Keep metabolism activeimproves cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of injury from overexertion. Additionally, because it is not tied to athletic goals or pressure to perform, it is easier to maintain over the years.
Büttner emphasizes that people in blue zones do not exercise to “be in shape,” but rather They live in a way that keeps them active without meaning to. This lifestyle, added to a simple dietStrong social bonds and a clear purpose create an environment that promotes longevity.
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