There are so many different articles espousing the virtues to the fountain of youth. However, let's just get to the bottom line of how to live longer and better.
Strength training exercises like lifting weights, even once or twice a week, can:
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keep you from losing muscle and can strengthen your bones
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protect your knees and other joints
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lessen arthritis pain and stiffness
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help you lose weight
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make you strong enough to engage in other activities.
Aerobic exercise, jogging, swimming, cycling, brisk walking and other cardiovascular activity that can raise your heart rate for at least 20 minutes at least 3 times per week can:
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reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, and possibly colon cancer
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lessen the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
Finally you should try to accumulate at least 30 minutes a day of any moderate-intensity activity, which could include gardening, housecleaning, raking leaves or playing with your children.
Exercise can cause the biggest jump in life expectancy and is truly the fountain of youth!