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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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I Get So Much More Out Of My Daily Walks Thanks To This Simple Fitness Accessory (Huffington Post)

Cameil Ross, a group fitness instructor certified by the American Council on Exercise, said that “[a]dding a weighted vest to your workout routine [increases] the resistance and cardiovascular output, which may result in higher caloric burn. It forces your muscles to work harder, which can build muscular strength as well.”

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ACE Launches Sleep Coaching Course for Fitness Professionals (Athletech News)

Sleep is at the cornerstone of health and wellness, ensuring better cognitive and physical performance, recovery, immune health and longevity, which is why the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has developed the Sleep & Recovery Coach Course in collaboration with Nick Lambe, known as “the online sleep coach.”

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What’s the Difference Between ‘Lean’ and ‘Bulk’ Muscle — and Which Should You Aim For? (Today)

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually describing a look — muscle that appears more defined because there is less body fat covering it,” Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise, tells TODAY.com.

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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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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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