New "The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" released today

This morning, the U.S. government released "The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans," and will hold a launch event this afternoon in Washington, D.C. ACSM president-elect James Pivarnik, Ph.D., FACSM, will speak at the event on behalf of ACSM and its scientific contributions to the guidelines.

The federal guidelines state adults should exercise for two and a half hours - or 150 minutes - per week at a moderate intensity. This breaks down into 30 minutes of exercise five days per week, consistent with guidelines released last August by ACSM and the American Heart Association. Read more about the federal guidelines at www.health.gov/PAGuidelines.