Health experts have long since urged people to do cardiovascular exercise to keep the heart functioning well. The general recommendation is to exercise at an elevated heart rate for at least 150 minutes a week in periods of at least 10 minutes. Recently, experts have also started emphasising the role of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), which occurs through movement like rising from the chair a few times an hour when spending all day at a desk. NEAT helps to maintain the body’s ability to burn calories efficiently. The newest focus in today’s ageing societies is on encouraging people to also add on some strength training. Keeping muscles strong helps people maintain their ability to function in daily life and lessens symptoms of many age-related illnesses.