The study concludes that exercise is the most effective way to lower the risk of premature death. It also notes that finding ways to maintain a physically active lifestyle may be more feasible than maintaining weight loss.

Discovering ways to exercise that you enjoy and suit your lifestyle is an incredible way to make movement a habit. Whether that’s running, lifting weights, maybe even dancing or skipping, there are so many forms of exercise out there for you to try. And if you can disconnect the idea of exercising from any toxic behaviours or ideas you have learnt about weight loss, it could potentially revolutionise the way you move your body.

Study finds that exercise is more important than weight loss for a long, healthy life