Men's Health Australia

ONE WORD ANSWER

QUESTION

What will improve your vital stats and add years to your life?

ANSWER

Marathoning

IT’S BEEN A WHILE since sports science has had much good to say about long-distance running. Once the go-to exercise for anyone aiming to burn off lard, pounding found cardio exercise taken to extremes can damage the heart, reducing its efficiency and altering its size.

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