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As we accept these changes with aging, we need to exercise \u2013 it doesn\u2019t have to be vigorous exercise \u2013 so we can be as fit and healthy as we can as we grow older.<\/p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">It is common to have fluid in the joints or lose cartilage, which is referred to as degenerative changes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">It is interesting to note that less than 10 percent of Americans exercise on a regular basis and the most sedentary group is over the age of 50.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Exercise routines don\u2019t have to be vigorous. They can include simply walking, swimming, riding a bicycle, or dancing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;As we get older and our bones are changing, our joints become stiffer and less flexible. 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