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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 Did the One Punch Man Workout Every Day for Two Weeks — and Ended Up Sore and Tired (Men's Health)

Before I took on the challenge, I called Anthony J. Wall, director of international business development for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and certified personal trainer. I asked him if he’d ever heard of such a challenge, and what he thought about it.

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4 Fitness Tests Trainers Swear By (The New York Times)

The Test: Perform as many push-ups as you can until your form breaks or your muscles give out. You can compare your score with those listed by the American Council Exercise.

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How Specialized Gyms Empower People with Neurologic Conditions (Brain & Life)

Built on the footprint of two former racquetball courts, the exercise studio is run by Anna Woods, a certified personal trainer who developed for the American Council on Exercise a special certification for fitness professionals interested in working with people who have neurologic disorders. McKinney, who lives in Hutchinson, was diagnosed two years ago with functional neurologic disorder, symptoms of which can include epileptic-like seizures and narcolepsy.

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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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