According to a study, being flexible isn’t just about touching your toes or doing squats – it’s the secret to a longer life. Researchers in Brazil found that people who maintain good flexibility live longer and healthier lives. And this is interesting … The study found that women tend to be more flexible than men. On average, women’s Flexindex (overall body flexibility) scores were 35% higher than men’s. And older women, between 61 and 65 were, on average, 10% more flexible than men between the ages of 46 and 50 – a full 15 years younger.