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Stay active - age wellAs we get older it%u2019s essential to stay active to combat the effects of ageing and maintain your health and independence.You should aim to be active daily.Activity should add up to at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) a week of %u2018moderate%u2019 physical activity in bouts of 10 minutes or more. One way to approach this is to do 30 minutes 5 days per week.%u2018Moderate%u2019 physical activity means any movement of the body which makes you feel warmer and breathe faster. If you are unable to talk due to breathlessness, you are working too hard.Improve your strength, flexibility, co-ordination and mobility.30 minutes five days a week is all it takesStrengthening Exercises - Outer Thigh StrengthenerMaintainindependenceReduce riskof falling andjoint painHelp lowerblood pressure and achieve a healthy body weight.Feel goodabout yourselfSleep better,lift your mood and increase energy levelsMaintainindependenceImprove the ability to do everyday tasks such as washing and dressingRemember:'Moderate' means 'breathless not speechless'