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Study Shows Overweight And Exercising Is Better Than Normal BMI And No Activity


Published on 2025-01-22 00:43:42 - MSN
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  • People have different perceptions of how a fit person should look. You need to have a lean and athletic look to your body for it to be considered healthy by many people. But that is not true! Your BMI does not define your fitness level according to this study.

A recent study highlighted in the article from MSN Health suggests that being overweight but physically active could be healthier than having a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) without engaging in regular exercise. The research, which involved over 500,000 participants, found that individuals with a higher BMI who maintained an active lifestyle had a lower risk of death from any cause compared to those with a normal BMI who were sedentary. This challenges the conventional focus on weight alone, emphasizing the importance of physical activity in health outcomes. The study underscores that fitness levels can mitigate some of the health risks associated with excess weight, advocating for a balanced approach to health that includes both weight management and regular physical activity.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/other/study-shows-overweight-and-exercising-is-better-than-normal-bmi-and-no-activity/ar-AA1xD03E ]