The Discover Strength Podcast

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New Research: You are better off being fit than thin

New Research: You are better off being fit than thin3 Jul15 min

Does body weight matter more than fitness when it comes to living a longer, healthier life? In this episode, Luke Carlson explores a brand-new meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examining the relationship between body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory fitness, and mortality. The findings reinforce decades of research behind the "Fit-Fat Paradox": individuals who are physically fit—even if they are overweight—often have a lower risk of premature death than indi...