From The Thighmaster to Peloton, All Fitness Fads Go Bust. Except One. (Business Insider)
“The treadmill endures because it really delivers on the essential basics: accessibility, convenience, and proven effectiveness,” says Cedric Bryant, the president and CEO of the American Council on Exercise. “The most basic element to maintaining an independent lifestyle, typically, as we mature, is to be able to ambulate and move on our own. Treadmills help to maintain that quality.”
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Let’s start with a quick physiology lesson. To perform any type of movement, your body needs energy. And there are three main systems your body uses to make that energy: the phosphagen system, the anaerobic glycolysis system, and the aerobic system, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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Obtaining 3% body fat is rare but possible with strict nutrition and exercise, according to health professionals. The American Council on Exercise says a body fat range of 25% to 31% for women or 18% to 24% for men is typical for the average person who isn't an athlete.
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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