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What does it mean?
Moving gently keeps your body and mind active without overexertion.
In plain terms
Keep moving slowly to stay active.
What can you take from it?
Gentle motion maintains vitality.

Where it applies

  • daily exercise
  • physical therapy
  • aging

Putting it to work

  • fitness routine
  • health advice
  • daily habit

Questions to consider

  • How do you stay active daily?
  • What is gentle movement to you?

Another view

Some activities require intense effort to be effective.

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