"Even Before COPD, Smokers Exercised Less"

Physical activity levels in smokers lower than in adults who did not smoke

(dailyRx News) Plenty of smokers also exercise and try to stay fit. But researchers behind a new study found that they still might not fare as well as non-smokers.

This new study compared physical activity levels between a group of generally healthy smokers and non-smokers in middle age.

Despite having no serious smoking-related lung conditions, the smokers were less active than the non-smokers, as measured by daily steps taken.