Why do people think 41 is too old to exercise? It’s a perfect time to start

The truth is that whatever your age, exercise can be beneficial - and just think about the post-workout high

The news that – according to a recent survey of 2,000 people in the US – people feel they are too old to start exercising at 41 would raise a few eyebrows in Fauja Singh’s house. He took up running at 84, and ran his first marathon aged 89. He went on to run a further seven marathons, including one at age 100 So if you have just turned 41 and think you’re too old, think again.

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