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The most risky condition is that of inactive and sedentary people. All adults, at least
every 30 minutes, should interrupt periods of sitting or lying down with short walks (2-3
minutes), no-equipment workouts on the spot (e.g. leg push ups, even performed simply
by repeatedly getting up from a chair or sofa) or periodically alternate between sitting
and standing.
Where can physical activity be practised?
Walking, at a more or less fast pace, is the easiest and cheapest way of exercising, and
many municipalities have created safe walking routes; joining walking groups, active in
the towns, is a way of exercising in company and socialising.
You can attend gymnastic classes, suitable for all ages, you can practise a favourite sport
by joining sports associations, and, why not, attend dance classes.
Walking or cycling to work or running errands is an excellent exercise.
Sedentary people, and in particular people with illnesses or elderly, can seek advice from
their general practitioner on which physical activity is best to start with.
Various physical activity suggestions and walking groups active in the municipalities can
be found on the Region’s active ageing website (www.invecchiamentoattivo.fvg.it).
The General Director
Gianna Zamaro
Central Directorate for Health, Social Policies and Disability
of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
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Global action plan for the prevention and control of non communicable diseases 2013–2020. Geneva: World
Health Organization; 2013 (http://www.who.int/nmh/publications/ncd-action-plan/en/, accessed 12 June 2015).
Physical activity strategy for the WHO European Region 2016–2025 -OMS
Linee di indirizzo sull’attività fisica per le differenti fasce d’età e con riferimento a situazioni fisiologiche e
fisiopatologiche e a sottogruppi specifici di popolazione. Ministero della Salute anno 2017