“Fat but fit” counts for nothing scientists say – obesity is what drives early death
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Obese people who regularly exercise are far more likely to die early, compared with slim people who take little or no exercise, research suggests.
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor
Scientists say they have bust the myth that you can be “fat but fit” with research showing obese regular exercisers are likely to die before slim unfit people.
The study of 1.3 million men found that obese people with high levels of aerobic fitness were 30 per cent more likely to die prematurely, compared with those were slim, despite taking little exercise.
The Swedish research tracked men for 30 years, before coming to the conclusion that being the right weight is the most important factor for long-term health.
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