Hardcore jogging almost as bad as standing still
4th February 2015
By Amanda Davey
A light jog around the block is better than a strenuous, long run when it comes to longevity, say Danish researchers.
Their study of more than 5000 adults shows that going for an easy run several times a week is good for good cardiovascular health.
Conversely, serious hard-core joggers have a long-term mortality rate similar to that of sedentary people.
Jogging from one to 2.4 hours per week is associated with the lowest