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Taking part in half an hour of moderate physical activity on five or more days of the week will benefit your health. It will reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity and will also help to reduce stress and make you feel good.

Activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, dancing and gardening will all benefit your health if it carried out at a moderate level. Moderate activity should make you breathe slightly harder and feel a bit warmer than normal, but you should be able to talk and be active at the same time.

Start slowly if you haven’t been active for some time. Start by making small changes. If you don’t want to do half an hour in one go, you may prefer to split this down into two or three sessions a day. Start by trying to walk or cycle short distances instead of driving.

Check with your doctor or practice nurse if you are unsure about taking part in physical activity. If you feel unwell whilst taking part in physical activity always stop and seek medical advice.
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