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There are a variety of resources that exist to advise individuals on best practices for exercising throughout pregnancy. International evidence-based
Despite the broad benefits of exercise to bone health, athletes from some sports fare better than others. Athletic training and
Approximately 80% of jobs in the United States are predominantly sedentary. Sedentary work time is also increasing worldwide. National and global policy guidelines recommend
There is an abundance of evidence demonstrating that high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are associated with decreased risk for
Vitamin D is widely known to play a role in musculoskeletal and immune health, and a deficiency is associated with
Body fat is essential for health; fat tissue not only stores energy but is an endocrine organ that synthesizes and
Distance running is popular due to its health benefits, low cost and accessibility. However, it is associated with high rates
There is no doubt that childhood and adolescence are decisive periods to acquire healthy lifestyle behaviors, like being physically active
Throughout the lifespan, maximum hand grip strength reflects general health and vigor and is therefore commonly suggested to be a
The movement to recognize exercise as medicine has incited interest in personalized exercise prescription while simultaneously exposing weaknesses in the existing exercise
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