Energy expenditure of about 1000 kcal (4200 kJ) per week (equivalent to walking 1 hour 5
days a week) is associated with significant health benefits. Health benefits can be achieved …

The current epidemic of sedentary behavior is a serious public health issue that requires the
attention of the medical community. Although the benefits of physical activity are well …

The prescription of exercise for individuals with and without cardiovascular disease (CVD)
should be scientifically-based yet adapted to the patient. This scientific statement reviews …

When physicians advise patients to attain more physical activity, they usually recommend a
walking program. However, in a similar way to no exercise, those embarking on a walking …

2260 Circulation November 12, 2013 week at moderate intensity or 150 minutes per week at
vigorous intensity or an equivalent combination of both; and (4) muscle-strengthening …

Physical inactivity is one of the most prevalent major health risk factors, with 8 in 10 US
adults not meeting aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines, and is associated with a …

Many exercise scientists describe physical activity programs as either exercise for health or
exercise for fitness. Data on the dose-response gradient for the relation of physical activity or …

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide guidance to professionals who counsel and
prescribe individualized exercise to apparently healthy adults of all ages. These …

OBJECTIVE To review the role of physical activity in primary prevention of cardiovascular
(CV) diseases with particular attention to the intensity and amount of physical activity …

Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the major determinants of health. Studies have
demonstrated the benefits of exercise in the treatment and prevention of most every common …