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Easy ways to get more active - without noticing!

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Studies show that gardening is good for us. Moderateintensity chores such as digging and raking are great for an all-over workout. ‘You can tell if you’re working at a moderate-intensity level if you can still talk, but not sing,’ says GP Dr Gill Jenkins. ‘Vigorous-intensity activity makes you breathe hard and fast. If you’re working at this level, you won’t be able to say more than a few words without pausing for breath.’ But it doesn’t have to be

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