For decades scientists have tried to crack the aging code and figure out a way to stop the aging process. Sadly, we haven't reached that stage yet. However, Depending on how physically active you are, the less cellular aging takes place in your body.

The research teams at Brigham Young University have discovered that there is a way to slow the aging process, the catch is you will have to be willing to exercise.

The study, which has been published by the medical journal Preventive Medicine has figured out that individuals who consistently and steadily exercise actually have longer telomeres than someone with the average, desk-bound lifestyle.

What are telomeres?

Telomeres are located at the end of our chromosomes. They almost work as a clock for our age, and shorten as you get older. Each time a cell replicates inside of our body, a small fraction of the telomeres break off. The shortening of telomeres can occur at higher rates through things like smoking, and drinking alcohol!

What is the right amount of exercise?

Exercise Science professor Larry Tucker has recently shown that he found adults that go through high levels of exercise have longer telomeres than normal, so much better that your biological age could actually be up to 9-10 years younger than your actual age. An example of adequate exercise would be 30-40 minutes of jogging five days a week.