For a Healthy Life, Try Fitness Over Weight Loss!

Being in shape and maintaining fitness play a bigger role in health and survival than many once believed. Recent findings suggest that excess weight and a larger body size may not always carry the risks people assume – as long as there is enough aerobic activity to keep the cardiovascular system strong.
Looking at past data, researchers noticed that individuals who were heavier but maintained strong fitness levels often had lower chances of dying prematurely compared with thinner people who rarely exercised.
Weight doesn’t reveal true health risks: Weight on its own does not give the full picture. A person with a normal body mass index (BMI) but poor endurance can face similar or even higher mortality risks than someone who is heavier but regularly engages in moderate physical activity.
Excerpted from earth.com