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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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What Exercise Burns the Most Calories? We Ranked Them

Even though everyone is different, there are general estimates for how many calories you can burn when you exercise. The estimates below are calculated based on someone who weighs 130 pounds through the American Council on Exercise calculator. You can use that calculator to get a close estimate of how many calories you would burn daily during many common activities.

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This 10-Minute Workout Is 68% More Effective Than a 30-Minute Run, Science Shows (Best Life)

In a 2016 study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 24 healthy, college-aged students were enlisted to complete 19-minute trampoline workouts for six months.

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The rise of Ozempic has Americans chasing dubious muscle-building miracles (Business Insider)

"It’s human nature to gravitate toward shortcuts," says Cedric Bryant, the president and CEO of the American Council on Exercise.

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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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Guide

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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Guide

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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