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Older adults who are more physically fit tend to have less body fat, especially fat around the organs, even if their weight looks normal.
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Association of cardiorespiratory fitness level with vascular function and subclinical atherosclerosis in the elderly
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2024 MayThe study found that older adults who were more physically fit had less body fat, even if they had the same weight or build as others, which means being in better shape helps you stay leaner, no matter your BMI.
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