Did You Know?
Exercising when you’re young slows bone deterioration in old age.
Though exercising is crucial to healthy body function at all ages, it is especially important when you’re young. In fact, science has found that being active as a child and young adult can help you stay stronger later in life.
Exercising during childhood helps fortify bones and prepare them for the wear-and-tear that comes with aging. Though osteoporosis and the loss of bone mass happens to all of us as we mature, a history of exercise ensures that you stay stronger for longer.