Harvard's "Lifetime Exercises" Top 5 — Swimming, Tai Chi, Walking, Strength Training, and the Surprising "That"

Harvard's "Lifetime Exercises" Top 5 — Swimming, Tai Chi, Walking, Strength Training, and the Surprising "That"

The German magazine 'BRIGITTE' introduced the "Harvard Method: The 5 Best Exercises for Health" in October 2025, which includes swimming, tai chi, pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), walking, and strength training. These exercises are gentle on the joints and collectively enhance cardiovascular health, muscle strength, balance, and bone density, while being easy to incorporate into daily life. The original source is an explanation by Harvard Health Publishing, recommended by Dr. I-Min Lee. On social media, comments such as "Surprised that Kegels are included," "Understandable that walking is favored over running," and "Tai chi is effective for all generations, not just seniors" can be seen, along with active discussions on the correct way to train the pelvic floor muscles. This article specifies the medical benefits of each exercise, how to start in the first two weeks, tips for avoiding failure, and how to combine them. Prioritizing **“sustainability without strain”**, it offers a practical guide to get moving from today.