Fitness is being physically fit and healthy. It's a measure of how well you can exercise and do certain tasks. To stay physically fit, take time to exercise regularly, eat well and look after your health in general. 

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Running regularly can help you burn calories, boost your mood, and lower your risk of conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Discover how to run safely and create a running routine that works for you.

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Discover tips on what you can do to get and stay fit. Regular exercise can improve your fitness levels and boost overall health and wellbeing. 


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Doing exercises helps you to stay physically healthy and maintain a healthy weight. It’s recommended that adults should do some form of exercise every day. 


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Cycling is low-impact exercise that can place less pressure on your joints than activities that involve jumping and running. It can help you manage your weight, while lowering your risk of developing conditions like heart disease. 


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It’s important to stay physically fit as you get older. Guidelines recommended that adults aged 65 or older should do some form of exercise daily.


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Gyms are a great place to build fitness and stamina. Here's how to maximise your gym sessions to help you improve and maintain your fitness and wellbeing. 


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Keeping fit is important for overall health and wellbeing. You can stay fit by being as active as possible in your daily life. This can mean a dedicated exercise session or just moving more during the day.


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Stretching is a great way to improve your flexibility and your mood. Many stretching exercises can be done while sitting or standing, and you don’t need to be fit to get started. 


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Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy. It can help you lose weight, build muscle and become more flexible, as well as boost your mood and support your mental wellbeing. 


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Walking is a great way to stay active and improve your health. A brisk 10 to 20 minute walk can raise your heart rate and burn calories — as well as improving your mood and fighting stress. 

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Yoga and pilates are both forms of low-impact exercise that stretch and strengthen your body. Practicing yoga and pilates can help you relax, as well as improve your core strength and flexibility.

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