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Some experts have argued that being unfit is actually worse than being fat, and that fat people can be healthy as long as they are fit.
A large, new study undermines that argument, concluding that while both fitness and fatness are important, no amount of physical activity can completely erase the risks of being overweight.
(my emphasis)Some experts have argued that being unfit is actually worse than being fat, and that fat people can be healthy as long as they are fit.
A large, new study undermines that argument, concluding that while both fitness and fatness are important, no amount of physical activity can completely erase the risks of being overweight.
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Being either overweight or inactive each independently raised risk factors for heart disease, the researchers found. While women at any weight reduced their risks by exercising, being overweight appeared to be worse than being inactive, the researchers found. Even thin couch potatoes had lower risks than active women who were just a little overweight, the researchers found.
Complete article here.Being either overweight or inactive each independently raised risk factors for heart disease, the researchers found. While women at any weight reduced their risks by exercising, being overweight appeared to be worse than being inactive, the researchers found. Even thin couch potatoes had lower risks than active women who were just a little overweight, the researchers found.