IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE MOST

IMPORTANT KEYS TO A HEALTHY BODY, IT IS THE BASIS

OF DYNAMIC AND INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITY.
- John F. Kennedy

Physical activity builds strong muscles and bones. It promotes

respiratory, cardiovascular health, and general health. se
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throughout the day HELPS MAINTAIN A HEALTHY

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IMPROVES BONE, JOINT
AND MUSCLE STRENGTH

Regular physical activity can increase muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness,

promote bone and functional health, lessen the risk of hypertension, coronary heart
disease, stroke, diabetes, many forms of cancer (including breast cancer and colon
cancer), and depression, lessen the risk of falls as well as hip or vertebral
fractures; and assist maintain a healthy body weight.

THE BENEFITS OF
MODERATE EXERCISE
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High-intensity workouts get a lot of attention and

can be great for health. But moderate physical

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Moderately strenuous exercise, about 30 minutes
MODERATE a day, can lead to enormous benefits in terms of
PHYSICAL your mood, health, weight and the ability to live an
independent and fulfilling life. The exercise doesn’t
ACTIVITIES need to be athletic or difficult. Studies have shown
that simply walking at a brisk pace for 30 minutes
or more on most days can lead to significant
health improvements. Add simple strengthening
exercises two or three times a week and the
benefits are even greater.
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Source:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/physical-activity-
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