Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2018. Primary source of truth for EXW.
Source: full guidelines PDF at health.gov (opens in new tab)Chapter 1. Introducing the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PDF, page 13, opens in new tab)
Why the guidelines exist and how they were developed. Page 13.
Chapter 2. Physical Activity and Health (PDF, page 27, opens in new tab)
Health benefits across the lifespan and the dose-response relationship. Page 27.
Chapter 3. Active Children and Adolescents (PDF, page 46, opens in new tab)
60 minutes daily; aerobic, muscle- and bone-strengthening. Page 46.
Chapter 4. Active Adults (PDF, page 55, opens in new tab)
150–300 moderate or 75–150 vigorous minutes, plus strength 2+ days. Page 55.
Chapter 5. Active Older Adults (PDF, page 66, opens in new tab)
Multicomponent activity with balance training. Page 66.
Chapter 6. Additional Considerations for Some Adults (PDF, page 78, opens in new tab)
Pregnancy, postpartum, chronic conditions, and disabilities. Page 78.
Chapter 7. Active and Safe (PDF, page 87, opens in new tab)
Reducing injury risk; start low and go slow. Page 87.
Chapter 8. Taking Action: Increasing Physical Activity Levels of Americans (PDF, page 94, opens in new tab)
Strategies for people, communities, and programs. Page 94.
Appendix 1. Physical Activity Behaviors: Intensity, Bouts, and Steps (PDF, page 108, opens in new tab)
METs, relative intensity, and step counts. Page 108.
Appendix 2. Federal Physical Activity Resources (PDF, page 113, opens in new tab)
Where to find federal tools and campaigns. Page 113.