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The researchers said our
play an important
in keeping us alive for longer. Stronger muscles provide many health
. Muscles help to control how much glucose, sugar, and harmful fats are in our body. If we do not keep our muscles
, they do not burn up so much sugar and
. Instead, they are turned into
fat. Too much body fat can lead to diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. The website ZME Science advised people to do a
of exercises. It wrote: "Keep walking,
, swimming, or doing whatever gets your heart
up. But add some
work too." The study is published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.