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Active People, Healthy Nation℠: Creating an Active …

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Listen To Your Heartbeat: Women's Heart Health Resources

WebDid you know heart disease is the #1 killer of women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined? High blood pressure accounts for one in five deaths …

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The Relationship Between Sleep and Activity

WebDaily sleep and physical activity each have individual impacts on a variety of health outcomes and risk factors (1,2,3). There may be reciprocal relationships between …

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Disparities in the Quality of Physical Activity Environments

WebOne possible explanation of these disparities is that communities of color and those living in lower-SES neighborhoods have lower quality physical activity …

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Five Frequently Asked Questions About the Physical …

WebIn 2008, the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued the federal government’s first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans …

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ACSM American Fitness Index

WebBreathe Easier | Smoking Cessation Resources for Better Health. Only 20 minutes after your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop. Within a few days, …

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About the ACSM American Fitness Index

WebIn 2008, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) launched the ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index), in partnership with the Elevance Health Foundation. The …

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ACSM AMERICAN FITNESS INDEX

WebACTIVELY MOVING AMERICA TO BETTER HEALTH 4 Avoiding sedentary behaviors and engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important ways …

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#EatingHealthy: Can Nutrition Apps Do the Job

WebThe bottom line. Apps can be a great tool to improve health through better eating and planning. Smartphones offer inexpensive options allowing for more …

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Economic Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs

WebLikewise, seniors who participated in a SilverSneakers exercise program had over $2,000 per year savings in healthcare costs compared to nonparticipants. A RAND …

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6 Ways to Support Your Clients’ Mental & Physical Well-Being

Web1. What do they like to do? Identify and encourage activities that best fit each client’s preferences and abilities. Aerobic, resistance and mind-body exercises and of …

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2021 SUMMARY REPORT ACSM AMERICAN FITNESS INDEX

WebACTIVELY MOVING AMERICA TO BETTER HEALTH 6 The mission of the ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index) is to increase awareness of how cities are …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WebThe ACSM American Fitness Index was created to help improve the health of the nation and promote active lifestyles by supporting local policies and programs to develop a …

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The Importance of Sleep for Health

WebSleep has serious implications for your physical and mental health. Adequate sleep will help you recover from exercise, enable your immune system to fight …

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2022 SUMMARY REPORT ACSM AMERICAN FITNESS INDEX

WebACTIVELY MOVING AMERICA TO BETTER HEALTH 3 July 12, 2022 Dear Partner in Promoting Fitness and Health: The ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness …

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2023 SUMMARY REPORT ACSM AMERICAN FITNESS INDEX

WebACTIVELY MOVING AMERICA TO BETTER HEALTH 3 July 18, 2023 Dear Partner in Promoting Fitness and Health: It is our pleasure and privilege to share the …

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What Makes Arlington, Virginia the Fittest City in America

WebThe American Fitness Index scores the country’s 100 largest cities (based on population) on 34 indicators of health. These indicators are broken into two categories: …

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NEW YORK, NY ACSM American Fitness Index™ 2012: Actively …

Web73 Personal Health Indicators -- Score = 56.4; Rank = 20 ACSM American Fitness Index™ Components Community/Environmental Indicators -- Score = 49.4; Rank = 30

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Fitness Index Indicators

WebAugust 24, 2021. We can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on our lives and lifestyle in 2020 and continues yet today. Millions were sickened by the virus …

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NEW YORK, NY RANK 18

WebPersonal Health Indicators – Score = 53.3; Rank = 20 ACSM American Fitness Index® Components Community/Environmental Indicators – Score = 55.9; Rank = 23

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