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The Official Physical Activity Guidelines

From Mark Stibich, Ph.D., About.com GuideOctober 28, 2008

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When it comes to physical activity, it seems like every organization is putting out its own guidelines. Well finally someone has taken all those guidelines and put them in one easy-to-read format.

These Federal guidelines for physical activity come from the Department of Health and Human Services. They are great: clear, simple and easy-to-follow. If you are looking for something "official" for yourself, your patients or anyone, start your search here:

Physical Activity Guidelines

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