Health

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

January 21, 2026

A recent study indicates that engaging in a diverse range of exercises significantly contributes to longevity. Tracking the activities of 110,000 individuals over 30 years revealed that those who varied their workouts were 19% less likely to die compared to those who focused solely on one type of exercise, emphasizing the importance of cross-training for health benefits.

A young woman wearing black leggings and a sleeveless top, with dark hair tied up, pulls hard on a tug-of-war rope in a gym with a grey floor. Shelves of weights and are seen in the background, as well as a man (blurred) holding the same rope, wearing red shorts

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Study followed 110,000 men and women in the US for 30 years.
Participants who varied their exercise were 19% less likely to die.
The benefits of exercise diversity surpassed those of individual sports.
Total exercise amount remains important, but variety enhances health.
Cross-training could lead to a longer life according to researchers.

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Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

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