Why Mixing Your Workouts Is the Smart Formula To Improve Fitness (Mint)
Cross-training is an exercise regimen that uses several types of training to improve overall health and fitness, as defined by The American Council on Exercise.
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"Starting slow and working your way up is better than overdoing it and giving up," Chris Gagliardi, a certified personal trainer at the American Council on Exercise, previously told Men's Health. An easy way to approach it: Commit to going for a quick, 10-minute walk after dinner, and slowly increase the time as you become more comfortable with daily movement.
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Your alarm rings 10 days before New Year’s. Instagram feeds flood with transformation promises. You want visible abs but don’t know where to start. The American Council on Exercise studied 13 ab exercises and ranked them by muscle activation. Bicycle crunches topped the list, engaging obliques and deep core more effectively than standard crunches. These 7 exercises target all three abdominal layers in under 10 minutes daily.
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.
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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.
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A handout reviewing two additional components of physical activity, bone-strengthening and flexibility activities.
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