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Best Sports and Activities for Senior Citizens

Physical activities by senior citizens are helpful at many levels, they not only help one maintain physical fitness but also provides an opportunity to get out of their daily lives.

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Anurag Khare
As per World Health Organization (WHO) people over 50 years of age require a minimum of two and a half hours of moderate endurance activity per week. Physical activities by senior citizens are helpful at many levels, they not only help one maintain physical fitness but also provides an opportunity to get out of their daily lives and to meet new people through group activities. This is quite beneficial for the mental health of senior citizens. Mentioned below are the best physical activities and sports that senior citizens can indulge in to prevent certain physical conditions and for overall good

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