The American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) is pleased to announce the publishing of its latest pronouncements. ACSM Scientific Pronouncements: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition, present the scientific reviews underlying the 2nd edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
As the global authority for exercise science and sports medicine, ACSM is a leader in advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications that lead to healthier outcomes for individuals and communities. Health professionals, scientists, community organizations and policymakers can use ACSM Scientific Pronouncements: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition to work together in promoting more active, healthier lifestyles. Topics include:
- Physical Activity, All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality, and Cardiovascular Disease
- Daily Step Counts for Measuring Physical Activity Exposure and Its Relation to Health
- Physical Activity and the Prevention of Weight Gain in Adults
- Association between Bout Duration of Physical Activity and Health
- High Intensity Interval Training for Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention
- Sedentary Behavior and Health
- The Benefits of Physical Activity to Physical Function in Aging
- The Benefits of Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Physical Activity and Health in Children Under 6 Years of Age
- Physical Activity in Cancer Prevention and Survival
- Physical Activity and Cognition
- Effects of Physical Activity in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis
- Physical Activity to Prevent and Treat Hypertension
- Physical Activity Promotion
The American College of Sports Medicine publishes five types of official pronouncements reflecting the position or stance of the college on various topics, and all undergo a rigorous review and approval process. ACSM Pronouncements are published in one of ACSM's official journals, and all are made freely available to the public. ACSM Scientific Pronouncements: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition have been published in the June 2019 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®.
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