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Only half of US adults meet the guidelines for aerobic physical activity.1 Only 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 adolescents meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity.1,2
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An estimated 110,000 deaths per year could be prevented if US adults aged 40 and older increased their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity by a small amount. Even 10 minutes more a day would make a difference.3
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People who engage in sufficient levels of aerobic activity are about 30% less likely to die from any cause. The lowest risk of dying occurs in those who have between 150 and 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity.4
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Vigorously active men and women lived 6.3 years longer in good health and 2.9 years longer without chronic diseases between ages 50 and 75 compared to inactive individuals.5
Brain-Aging & Cognition
Exercise may help maintain brain structure and protect against neurodegeneration.
Exercise Prescriptions
Effective interventions to reduce sedentary habits and increase physical activity.
Exercise Types & Benefits
Various types of exercise like resistance training, yoga, and walking can benefit cardiovascular health.
Mindful Movement
Reducing sedentary time with small bursts of movement and exercise can lower the risk of heart disease.
Improving Health & Longevity
Lifestyle factors can reverse the trend of decreasing life expectancy and quality of life.
Lowering Barriers for Fitness
Julie Foucher, MD, MS, discusses how to get patients started on an exercise prescription tailored to their health needs.
Robert Rountree, MD
Reversing Cognitive Decline
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