The key to a long, healthy life isn’t necessarily exercise. Rather, it’s the environment you live in. According to researchers, living in an environment that constantly nudge you to move without you even thinking about it is one of the most impactful ways to increase your life span. Such environments encourage things like gardening or walking to your local grocery store. If your environment doesn’t push you to move around a lot, here are some easy ways to add more movement into your lifestyle.
Working out may not be the best way to live a long and healthy life
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