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Benefits of Exercise

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Physical benefits

• Improved body shape - including muscle tone and posture

• Strengthens bones and muscles• Reduces the chance of illness so increasing life expectancy

• Improves endurance, flexibility and overall fitness

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Mental benefits:

• Helps you to deal with stress and tension• Improves self-confidence• Increases motivation• Gives you something to aim for - a challenge

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Social Benefits:

• Helps you meet new people and make friends• Improves your teamwork and cooperation• The amount of exercise you do will vary depending on your physical fitness and your long-term goals. For example, if you have not exercised for a while or ever before, have been ill or are reaching middle age or older you need to start slowly. If your aim is to run a marathon you will need to do more training than someone who is aiming to walk down the road without getting out of breath.

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Exercise Guidelines

• Start gently and gradually increase the time and intensity of your exercise as it gets easier

• Exercise often - 20 minutes three times a week is better than 60 minutes once a week

• Don't overdo it - exercise shouldn't be painful or make you ill or overly tired afterwards.