Researchers have found that a sedentary lifestyle for two decades is linked to two times increases in the risk of premature death as compared to those who lead a healthy life. The study was presented at ESC Congress 2019. To get the maximum health benefits of physical activity in terms of protection against premature all-cause and cardiovascular death you need to continue being physically active. You can also reduce your risk by taking up physical activity later in life even if you have not been active before said study author Dr Trine Moholdt of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim