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After completing this chapter, you should have an understanding of the following:
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• The difference between moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity, exercise, health-related physical fitness, and sports-related fitness.
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• Physical activity recommendations for health-related fitness from leading health organizations.
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• The American College and Sports Medicine’s (ACSM’s) exercise recommendations for cardiorespiratory fitness.
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• The ACSM’s exercise recommendations for muscular fitness.
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• The ACSM’s exercise recommendations for healthy body composition.
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• The ACSM’s exercise recommendations for flexibility.
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Robert-McComb, J.J. (2008). Physical Activity Recommendations and Exercise Guidelines Established by Leading Health Organizations. In: Robert-McComb, J.J., Norman, R., Zumwalt, M. (eds) The Active Female. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-534-3_18
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