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To stay in shape, prevent diseases and age in good health, sport is essential. But not all physical activities are created in terms of longevity. Sports practices such as walking or yoga have their merits. They promote flexibility, reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health as well as mood. But a particular sport seems to surpass others to lengthen the lifespan.
This exercise combines moderate intensity, pleasure and conviviality. A final important argument. Human interactions are very important when you play sports because they increase the well-being of effort. It is thus advisable to favor sports with several rather than solo. And according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedingsthe best sport to live longer is the one that is practiced with a racket.
According to figures published by its authors, it is tennis that leads sports capable of prolonging life expectancy. In the study, tennis players lived an average of 10 years more than sedentary people. Just behind, we find the badminton followers who lived 6 years older. Performance that exceeds those of football, swimming or even jogging enthusiasts, as the longevity expert Dan Buettner points out in a video posted on Instagram. “Walking, swimming or running every day increases your 3 -year life expectancy, but the activity that will make you earn the most years is the one that implies the use of a racket.”
Why such an impact? In addition to promoting social interactions, racket sports request the whole body, improve coordination and strengthen the cardiovascular system. To this is often added an outdoor practice, strengthening exposure to natural light and stimulating the production of vitamin D. For those who do not necessarily have sufficient physical condition for tennis (even if it is a Sport often practiced beyond 60 years), know that there is an equally effective light alternative: pickleball. This racket sport close to light tennis is suitable for all ages and recommended by Dan Buettner. Pickleball increases agility, coordination and muscle endurance. Why not try?
