Want to stay productive? Apollo doctor shares simple habit that will keep you active as you age

Maintaining good health has long been associated with better physical strength, mental well-being, and improved overall quality of life. Experts often emphasise the need to stay active not just during youth but throughout adulthood. As the modern lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary, researchers are now exploring how everyday habits can influence long-term health and productivity. Regular physical activity continues to draw attention for its impactful role in supporting mobility, endurance, and rendering long-term benefits every day. Understanding how early-life routines and mindful choices shape wellness over the decades has therefore become an important focus for scientists studying ageing and workforce sustainability.

According to Hyderabad-based Apollo neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a long-term 45-year follow-up study has shown evidence that individuals who engaged in leisure activities and performed regular workouts from youth through adulthood showed better work ability as they approached retirement age.

How hobbies and exercise boost wellbeing

The researchers in the particular study also noted that regular exercise plays a crucial role in preserving both physical and cognitive function over time. In fact, regular physical activity lowers the risk of chronic diseases and helps people remain productive for longer. In simple terms, exercise does not just add years to life, but it also helps in staying active and capable.



According to a report by Healthline, scooping some time out from your daily routine to engage in your hobbies can have several health benefits. These include:

• Improving negative emotions
  
• Allievating stress
  
• Regulating physiological functions
  
• Promoting healthy ageing
  

Squats are a powerful anti-ageing exercise

In terms of exercise, you need not always try out challenging workouts at the gym. According to experts, there is one anti-ageing exercise that you must incorporate into your daily regimen. It is the humble squat. What’s more, executing the activity requires no equipment and can be done easily at home.

As people grow older, reduced muscle power and flexibility can make routine tasks more challenging. Simple actions such as bending, lifting objects, or walking up stairs may require more effort. Squats are considered a multi-muscle exercise because they engage the glutes, hamstrings, calves, core, and lower back simultaneously. Since the movement closely resembles everyday physical actions, it helps improve the strength and stability needed for daily activities.