Participants in the study, who averaged 71 years of age, revealed that chronological age is a poor predictor of how people feel. While 77% of respondents admitted to having less energy than they did a decade ago, their self-reported health remained resilient. The data indicates that physical activity is the primary driver of this outlook; those who exercised at least three days a week were less likely to report multiple chronic conditions and enjoyed more stable energy levels.

However, these findings come with distinct limitations. Because the survey was voluntary and relied on self-reported data without clinical verification, it does not represent the broader Canadian population. The study likely skewed toward healthier, more active individuals, potentially overlooking those with greater frailty. While the results do not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship between lifestyle and longevity, they highlight a shift in how aging is perceived: regular movement appears to be a more reliable indicator of quality of life than the absence of disease.