There is a movement that is occurring in the health and fitness industry called Exercise Is Medicine. Exercise is Medicine is an initiative coordinated by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). This movement embraces the initiative by implementing a nationwide communications plan focused on the hope to influence, educate and empower health care providers, fitness professionals, the public, and supporting organizations and constituents to recognize, emphasize and celebrate the valuable health benefits of physical activity and exercise on a national scale. |
THE PROBLEM
Physical inactivity is a fast-growing public health problem and contributes to a variety of chronic diseases and health complications, including obesity, diabetes and cancer. In addition to improving a patient’s overall health, increasing physical activity has been proven effective in the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. Even with all the benefits of physical activity, in the United States and many other countries, levels of inactivity are alarming. We are facing what is now referred to as an “inactivity epidemic,” with tremendous costs.
THE BENEFITS
Many research studies have shown the benefits of regular physical activities. The U.S. Federal Physical Guidelines and many studies show that 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity is required to achieve these health benefits.
REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN:
A low level of fitness is a bigger risk factor for mortality than mild-moderate obesity. It is better to be fit and overweight than unfit with a lower percentage of body fat.
CO – BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE
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Resources and Contacts:
Exercise is Medicine encourages all individuals to send proclamations, documents, pictures, etc. electronically to the EIM email address [email protected]. If you choose to send in physical copies to EIM, please contact us at the email listed above for mailing instructions.Telephone: 317-637-9200 ext. 163
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Exercise is Medicine Month 2013 Toolkit: https://exerciseismedicine.org/documents/2013EIMMonthToolkit_Final.pdf
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