Physical activity guidelines: what's the difference? by Patricia Ryan, MS
Over the past several years, guidelines for physical activity for adults have been published, all from very credible organizations. Are they the same, or different? More important, how can guidelines be used in everyday work?
The most recent guidelines come from the US government department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association (ACSM/AHA). Earlier guidelines are listed on the next page.
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