Physical Activity Guidelines

Question 1

What are the benefits of physical activity?

Answer 1

Physical activity reduces the risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cognitive decline and Alzheimers/demential, some cancers and depression, anxiety, and stress.

Question 2

HHS physical activity guidelines for Americans - ADULTS

Answer 2

At least 150 - 300 mins/week moderate-intensity; OR 75 - 150 mins/weel vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity (OR equivalent combo moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity).
Strength training moderate intensity or greater involving all major muscle groups 2+ days/week

Question 3

What is the ACSM’s position stand of individual exercise programs?

Answer 3

All healthy adults 18–65 yrs should participate in moderate intensity aerobic physical activity at least 30 minutes 5x/week, or vigorous intensity aerobic activity at least 20 minutes 3x/week.

And strength training activities at least 2x/week.

Most healthy adults can begin exercise w/o visiting a doc first.

Adults w/ chronic condition or managing illness should see a doc first.

Pregnant and postpartum moderate intensity aerobic physical activity 150 mins/week.

Question 4

Name evidence-based methods for tracking physical activity.

Answer 4

digital/apps, pen and paper, calendar, spreadsheet/word doc

Question 5

HHS physical activity guidelines for Americans - 65+

Answer 5

Same as adults, aerobic, strength training and balance training

Question 6

HHS physical activity guidelines for Americans - PRE/POST PARTUM

Answer 6

150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week

Question 7

HHS physical activity guidelines for Americans - CHRONIC DISEASE OR DISABILITIES

Answer 7

Same as adults, up to level of their ability

Question 8

Purpose of physical activity guidelines/recommendations?

Answer 8

Includes recommendations for Americans ages 3 years and over — including people at increased risk of chronic disease — and provides evidence-based advice on how physical activity can help promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Question 9

ACSM position stand - CHRONIC DISEASE OR DISABILITIES

Answer 9

Should receive guidelines for exercise based on their current health status, medical history, and assessments of fitness capacity.

Functional health is goal, supporting well-being and functional capacity/ADLs.

Adults 65+ on beta blockers have THR at least 20-30 points under the norm so need exercise clearance and guidance for exertion.