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Osteoarthritis  Try to get at least 150 minutes of exercise a
week. This could be 30 minutes, five times a week. If you can't
spare a half-hour, break it up into 10-minute chunks throughout
the day. You can start with short, brisk walks, climbing up and
down stairs, or riding a stationary bike.  As your endurance
builds up, go for 30- to 45-minute sessions. Walking, biking,
swimming, tai chi, yoga, and water aerobics are all good aerobic
exercises for people with osteoarthritis. Water exercise is
especially ideal because of water's soothing warmth and
buoyancy. It's a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles --
plus it acts as resistance to help build muscle strength.  In
your everyday life, you can also work in physical activities
that can help with your OA. Wash the car, mow the lawn, vacuum
the house, or window-shop at the mall. You can even walk around
the room while watching TV.  While it may not seem like much,
small movements keep your jo