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# Exercise little and often
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## A few simple tips will ensure that a steady work-out for as little as 30
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minutes a day - including brisk walks, housework or gardening - keeps your
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muscles supple and contributes to a healthy lifestyle, writes Sally Penfold
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5:27PM BST 03 Apr 2009
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Whatever your age it's important to take care of your joints by living a
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lifestyle that includes a healthy diet - so as not to overload them and
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regular exercise. Aim for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Not only will
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this help muscles retain their suppleness, but it will also mean you are less
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likely to strain or injure a joint.
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Although this may seem ambitious, it's easier to achieve than you think. You
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don't have to go to the gym and you don't need to do your 30 minutes all in
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one go; shorter, 10-minute bursts are fine. Brisk walking, running, dancing,
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housework and gardening all count.
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Once you have found an exercise that suits your level and that you enjoy, bear
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in mind the following:
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Always warm up before you start, slow down towards the end of your session and
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stretch afterwards to minimise the build up of lactic acid that can leave you
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feeling sore next day.
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If you're walking, running or playing a sport, wear appropriate, properly
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fitted shoes as this will lessen stress on your joints.
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Drink enough water while you're exercising as this helps improve your range of
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movement, as well as fending off fatigue.
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Exercises that incorporate stretching, such as yoga and Pilates, and gentle
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rotational movements, such as arm circles, are useful to maintain flexibility.
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As you age it's a good idea to swap high-impact running and squash for low-
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impact activities, such as cycling or swimming. Your joints will thank you for
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it.
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