A woman in workout clothes doing a lunge twist exercise for flexibility in the gym
Better flexibility is linked to a lower risk of dying early, new research suggests. Exercises like yoga could help.
  • Being more flexible is linked to a lower risk of dying early, new evidence suggests.
  • Incorporating more flexibility exercise may boost longevity in older adults, a researcher said.
  • Previous studies show flexibility exercise like yoga and tai chi have other health benefits too.

Longevity is one of the hottest trends in fitness, and new research points to key metric to watch if you're working out for a longer life.