Physical Wellness · ScienceDaily Fitness · October 14, 2026

The secret to easier exercise as an adult may start in childhood

Exercise during childhood could have a surprising lifelong benefit, potentially making physical activity less exhausting in adulthood. In a study involving guinea fowl, researchers discovered that birds accustomed to carrying weights while growing up could carry those weights as adults without using extra energy, while untrained birds burned 23% more.

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