Authors: Bilal Aijaz Todd M Brown Bonnie K Sanderson Vera Bittner
Publish Date: 2010/05/27
Volume: 12, Issue: 4, Pages: 329-341
Abstract
Regular physical activity decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease and modifies multiple cardiovascular risk factors The optimum amount of exercise continues to generate debate however the general recommendation is that all adults should engage in 30 min of moderateintensity physical activity on five and preferably all days of the week Despite extensive data and recommendations a significant proportion of the US adult population remains sedentary Promoting physical activity at a public level remains a major challenge because of the presence of multiple behavioral physical and environmental barriers Health care providers have an opportunity and a responsibility to include exercise counseling in routine office visits
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