They found the reduction in overall mortality rates were associated with recent activity rather than distant past activity. So it's never too late to begin exercising. And just because you worked out in high school and college doesn't necessarily mean it's going to help you out now. What you did today and yesterday is more important. Ongoing regular daily exercise is the key.
Most people are well aware of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, and they come as no surprise.
But you might not know that regular aerobic exercise can cut your risk of cancer, too. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths behind lung cancer. Other female reproductive cancers, specifically ovarian and endometrial cancer are significantly lower in those who exercise as well. Many studies consistently show an inverse relationship with exercise and colon cancer. They found up to a 50 percent reduction in the incidence of colon cancer in those who exercised the most.