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Resources to Get Communities Moving

Free, evidence-based health and physical activity resources and tools to help get individuals and communities moving.

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Running and Swimming Are Both Effective - Here's Which Cardio Workout to Choose to Hit Your Goals

A 57kg person running for 30 minutes burns about 226 calories running a 12-minute mile, and 382 calories running a 7.5-minute mile, per the American Council on Exercise (ACE)’s physical activity calorie counter.

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Wrist Weights Vs. Dumbbells: Which One Sculpts Stronger Arms? A Trainer Weighs In (Women's Health)

The first—and primary—benefit of wrist weights? Freedom. “Wearable weights allow for more fluid, dynamic movement options,” says Haahr. You can move your limbs freely and naturally—all while continuing to apply resistance to your muscles and bones, which can help build muscular endurance, or your muscles’ ability to resist fatigue over time, per the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

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Coachify AI Grows Worldwide, Making Personal Training Affordable and Effective (Digital Journal)

Integrating AI in personal fitness has raised questions about technology’s ability to replace traditional coaching models. Research from the American Council on Exercise suggests that personalized digital guidance can yield comparable results to in-person training for many fitness goals, particularly for intermediate exercisers.

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Guide

About 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 in Physical Activity

Definitions and examples of commonly used terms regarding physical activity.

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Guide

Moderate-intensity Physical Activity

Introduction to two tools to help individuals determine if they are moving at a moderate intensity.

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What is Multicomponent Physical Activity?

A quick list of different physical activity components, including aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activity and balance.

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Other Forms of Physical Activity

A handout reviewing two additional components of physical activity, bone-strengthening and flexibility activities.

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