Let's keep moving Greater Manchester! The steps you can take to improve your mobility

As you reach middle age and beyond, it's important to keep a close watch on something very precious - your health. Keeping yourself moving and getting more active is great for your body and will have a whole raft of knock-on benefits for you.

Not only will you feel more energised, but being active can help you remain focused, sleep better and maintain good mental wellbeing. It will also help you remain more independent as the years roll on and can also give you the chance to meet new people too.

You can make a start on improving your fitness and mobility, and building strength and balance at any age. By making a few small alterations to your everyday routine, such as simple exercises in your home, you can make some bigger changes to your life - you'll be surprised at how easy it is to keep moving more.

Housework always has to be done - but it doesn't always have to be a chore. One simple way to make that cleaning routine a lot more fun, and to get yourself more active in the process, is to put on some music while you're doing it.

By dancing along to your favourite tracks while you're vacuuming or scrubbing the pans, you can add some extra movement into your daily life. Not only will you have completed your tasks, but you'll also feel a whole lot cheerier while you're doing them.

It's easy to neglect the freedom that's beyond our front doors - that of simply getting out and about. You might have a park nearby that you can enjoy strolling through or, if you've got a bike, take the opportunity to go out for a cycle through the countryside.

Now that the warmer weather is on its way, this is the perfect chance to get yourself mobile and enjoy the fresh air, and maybe a chat with passers by.

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