A Simple 10-Minute Workout to Improve Mobility (New York Times)
“When we think of mobility, we think about movement,” said Cedric Bryant, the president of the American Council on Exercise. This means focusing on dynamic moves, like lunges, that work groups of muscles, rather than individual ones.
Learn moreYour 'Max Heart Rate' Is Probably Wrong
Because of the problems above, reputable organizations have mostly backed away from the idea of “calculating” your max heart rate. Runner’s World took down its target heart rate calculator. The American Council on Exercise, one of the major organizations that issues personal training certifications, instructs trainers not to use max heart rate calculations, but to do real-world tests to help clients match their own heart rates to appropriate intensities of exercise...
Learn moreHow Many Calories You Actually Burn Walking 10,000 Steps Each Day
You can also use a calorie counting tool, such as one from the American Council on Exercise. With it, you can select your weight, activity, and time spent doing the activity to figure out how many calories you burned.
Learn moreAbout the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
General information and tips to better understand and follow the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
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Definitions and examples of commonly used terms regarding physical activity.
Learn moreModerate-intensity Physical Activity
Introduction to two tools to help individuals determine if they are moving at a moderate intensity.
Learn moreWhat is Multicomponent Physical Activity?
A quick list of different physical activity components, including aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activity and balance.
Learn moreOther Forms of Physical Activity
A handout reviewing two additional components of physical activity, bone-strengthening and flexibility activities.
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