Scand J Med Sci Sports August 2024 PMID 39165228

Reduced Body Flexibility Is Associated With Poor Survival in Middle-Aged Men and Women: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Claudio Gil S Araújo, Christina G de Souza E Silva, Setor K Kunutsor, Barry A Franklin, Jari A Laukkanen, Jonathan Myers, Maria A Fiatarone Singh, João Felipe Franca, Claudia Lucia B Castro

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The overall tone of the discussions indicates recognition of a meaningful connection between flexibility and health outcomes, exemplified by mentions like ‘flexibility may boost longevity’ and ‘flexitest as a reliable assessment.’ Words like 'may,' 'linked,' and 'showed' suggest cautious optimism and curiosity about practical implications, while references to specific assessment tools highlight an engaged effort to understand and possibly apply this research.

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Most discussions acknowledge the link between body flexibility and longevity, with several posts referencing the study’s findings and affirming that greater flexibility may lead to longer life.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions display moderate curiosity, with users mentioning the assessment tools like 'Flexitest' and referencing potential health benefits, indicating interest but not intense excitement.

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Participants seem to engage with the material by sharing summaries, questions about flexibility's role, and related personal tips, suggesting a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

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Posts reflect an understanding that the study's findings could influence health practices or personal habits, though the overall perception of transformative impact is moderate, implying novelty but not overwhelming significance.

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Assessing Body Flexibility and Its Impact on Survival in Middle-Aged Adults

Reduced body flexibility is associated with poor survival in middle-aged men and women, as shown by a recent study from CLINIMEX. The FlexiTest is a validated tool for evaluating overall body flexibility across several…

Clinimex Clínica de Medicina do Exercício · Aug 21, 2024 34,176 views

10-Minute Total Body Flexibility and Mobility Routine

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Movimiento Flexible · Sep 15, 2025 1,356 views

Debunking Myths About Flexibility and Its Impact on Health

Join me to learn the scientific truths about flexibility, involving studies on the effects of aging and flexibility loss on health and mortality risk.

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TheGoodVi

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Staying flexible in midlife may boost longevity. A 2024 study by CLINIMEX (@cgsaraujo) found that greater flexibility—measured by a Flexindex based on 20 joint movements—was linked to longer life.

Jul 23, 2025 View post →

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RT @ConsejoCOLEF: El estudio evaluó la flexibilidad a través de 20 movimientos que involucran siete articulaciones diferentes. Los resultad…

Feb 8, 2025 · 4 shares · 827 followers View post →

Nodimo

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RT @ConsejoCOLEF: El estudio evaluó la flexibilidad a través de 20 movimientos que involucran siete articulaciones diferentes. Los resultad…

Feb 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 16 followers View post →

@Siete498 · X

RT @ConsejoCOLEF: El estudio evaluó la flexibilidad a través de 20 movimientos que involucran siete articulaciones diferentes. Los resultad…

Feb 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 79 followers View post →

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RT @cgsaraujo: Here is the CLINIMEX Exercise cohort’s most recent study showing that reduced body flexibility (assessed by Flexitest) is as…

Nov 18, 2024 · 8 shares · 17 followers View post →

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RT @cgsaraujo: Flexitest, an assessment tool for evaluating body flexibility (20 joint movements). It is safe, reliable, quick to perform a…

Oct 14, 2024 · 3 shares · 45 followers View post →

alfred fischer

@alfredfischer17 · X

Eine Studie zeigt, dass eine geringere körperliche Flexibilität mit einer schlechten Überlebensrate bei Männern und Frauen mittleren Alters zusammenhängt. Aber kann Dehnen helfen? #sterblichkeit #sport https://t.co/F4SzH9cZGK

Oct 7, 2024 · 3 likes · 362 followers View post →

Alex Hitogo

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Sep 5, 2024 · 1 like · 406 followers View post →

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Annals Of Gerontology Increased Flexibility of Muscles & Joints Is Associated with Longer Lifespan: https://t.co/gB7CA0T9Af https://t.co/SlWmlDVsv5

Aug 31, 2024 · 579 followers View post →

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Aug 29, 2024 · 24 likes · 4 shares · 207 followers View post →

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RT @Avis_Favaro: Reduced Body Flexibility Is Associated With Poor Survival in Middle‐Aged Men and Women: A Prospective Cohort Study. #Flext…

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Aug 28, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 20,587 followers View post →

Clinimex

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RT @cgsaraujo: Here is the CLINIMEX Exercise cohort’s most recent study showing that reduced body flexibility (assessed by Flexitest) is as…

Aug 26, 2024 · 8 shares · 45 followers View post →

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Nick Krontiris

@nick_krontiris · X

Reduced Body Flexibility Is Associated With Poor Survival in Middle-Aged Men and Women: A Prospective Cohort Study https://t.co/dI11Ud7hQM

Aug 24, 2024 · 2 likes · 19,068 followers View post →

Carolyn Thomas ☮️

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Reduced Body Flexibility Is Associated With Poor Survival in Middle‐Aged Men and Women: @cgsaraujo Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports - https://t.co/idcGtvCRo6 https://t.co/iVMOmcKbbs

Aug 22, 2024 · 5,081 followers View post →

Wiley Clinical Health

@WileyHealth · X

New research in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports reveals that levels of flexibility may help people live longer. Read the study here: https://t.co/sbEHAmZp8U @cgsaraujo https://t.co/uoO2hzSpYZ

Aug 22, 2024 · 2 likes · 11,913 followers View post →

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Christina Grune de Souza e Silva

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RT @cgsaraujo: Flexitest, an assessment tool for evaluating body flexibility (20 joint movements). It is safe, reliable, quick to perform a…

Aug 21, 2024 · 3 shares · 13 followers View post →

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RT @cgsaraujo: Here is the CLINIMEX Exercise cohort’s most recent study showing that reduced body flexibility (assessed by Flexitest) is as…

Aug 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 161 followers View post →

Mind Your Science!

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RT @cgsaraujo: Here is the CLINIMEX Exercise cohort’s most recent study showing that reduced body flexibility (assessed by Flexitest) is as…

Aug 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 132 followers View post →

Jari Laukkanen

@LaukkanenJari · X

RT @cgsaraujo: Here is the CLINIMEX Exercise cohort’s most recent study showing that reduced body flexibility (assessed by Flexitest) is as…

Aug 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 3,579 followers View post →

Christina Grune de Souza e Silva

@grune_e · X

RT @cgsaraujo: Here is the CLINIMEX Exercise cohort’s most recent study showing that reduced body flexibility (assessed by Flexitest) is as…

Aug 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 13 followers View post →

Nick Krontiris

@nick_krontiris · X

RT @cgsaraujo: Here is the CLINIMEX Exercise cohort’s most recent study showing that reduced body flexibility (assessed by Flexitest) is as…

Aug 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 19,068 followers View post →

Claudio Gil Araújo

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Claudio Gil Araújo

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Reduced Body Flexibility Is Associated With Poor Survival in Middle-Aged Men and Women: A Prospective Cohort Study.

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Assessing Body Flexibility and Its Impact on Survival in Middle-Aged Adults

10-Minute Total Body Flexibility and Mobility Routine

Debunking Myths About Flexibility and Its Impact on Health