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Research proves that exercise has a role in the treatment and prevention of more than 40 chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, obesity and hypertension.
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The plan below provides you with a simple, fast and effective tool for using exercise as a ‘medicine’ to help prevent or manage many of the most common chronic health conditions. It will also help you approach your health care provider to discuss physical activity as a part of a disease prevention and management strategy.
Click on the graphic above to download the Exercise is Medicine™
Public Action Guide.
These resources are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Please consult your physician before starting a physical activity program.
Action Guide Supplemental Materials
- Your Prescription for Health flier series
(Information and recommendations for exercising safely with a variety of health conditions)
- Note to Health Care Providers
(Share this resource with your health care provider during your next annual checkup or scheduled visit. Bring any questions about physical activity, your abilities and limitations, and what exercises are best for your goals. Encourage your health care provider to check out the Exercise is Medicine™ action guide here.)
(To save a copy of these files, right click and choose 'Save Target As...')
Click on the graphic above to search for ACSM-certified health and fitness professionals.
Additional Resources
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Sport Related Current Comments from the American College of Sports Medicine
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Selecting and Effectively Using series from the American College of Sports Medicine
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Healthy Play series from the American College of Sports Medicine
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President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
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