{"id":623006,"date":"2026-05-04T14:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/623006\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:15:08","slug":"doctor-says-two-types-of-exercise-matter-most-for-longevity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/623006\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor says two types of exercise matter most for longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Longevity outcomes hinge on a range of factors, with genetics taking precedence in most cases. They also depend on movement and diet; however, putting our fate back in our own hands.<\/p>\n

The secret to extending healthy years lies not in a single workout regimen but in a carefully balanced combination of training methods, according to a leading medical expert.<\/p>\n

Board-certified internist Doctor Farhan Abdullah told GB News: \u201cTo find out how much longer you will live, the best results come when you combine progressive resistance training and steady-state aerobic training.\u201d<\/p>\n

Resistance training serves, first and foremost, as a potent tool for maintaining blood sugar regulation, warding off frailty, and fostering metabolic well-being.<\/p>\n

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Strength training is a potent tool for maintaining blood sugar regulation<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt can also cause your muscles to function like endocrine organs by controlling glucose, inflammation and hormone production,\u201d Dr Abdullah explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cZone 2 cardio can increase the amount of mitochondria in your heart cells and improve your body\u2019s ability to utilise oxygen. When progressive resistance training and zone 2 cardio are done regularly together, you build a foundation for healthy ageing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the popularity of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), it shouldn’t be viewed as a complete solution for those seeking to add years to their lives.<\/p>\n

Dr Abdullah argues that it offers genuine advantages, such as enhanced VO2 Max and improved insulin sensitivity, but argues there are significant drawbacks to relying on it alone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere may be nothing worse for someone trying to extend their lifespan than believing that high-intensity interval training alone is enough,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n

\u201cHIIT does have many beneficial effects, such as improving your VO2 Max and insulin sensitivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, it can become overly used and applied incorrectly, especially in those who are experiencing stress.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those seeking a more sustainable approach, the physician outlined a structured weekly programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cI suggest creating a solid foundation through structured workouts. <\/p>\n

\u201cI generally recommend two to four days of resistance training focused on compound exercise, two to three days of zone 2 cardio and at least some form of daily low-intensity activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI typically tell my patients to train the major muscle groups two to four times per week using progressive overload, gradually increasing weight, repetitions, or intensity.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the biggest mistakes people make is to view strength training as either optional or only aesthetically pleasing and therefore do it sporadically or without progression.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Walking each day briskly delivers substantial health benefits<\/p>\n

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Beyond structured gym sessions, the simple act of walking each day briskly delivers substantial health benefits that many overlook.<\/p>\n

It can also aid in recovery between more intense workouts. Dr Abdullah noted: \u201cDaily brisk walks can improve cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and reducing triglycerides.<\/p>\n

\u201c[They] can also reduce visceral fat by allowing calories consumed after meals to be burned off.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people complicate their workout routines and overlook how much of a benefit a lot of impact walking each day could provide towards extending one\u2019s life span.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Longevity outcomes hinge on a range of factors, with genetics taking precedence in most cases. They also depend…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":623007,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[337,97,2749],"class_list":["post-623006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-fitness","tag-health","tag-longevity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=623006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623006\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/623007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=623006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=623006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=623006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}