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Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness

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Physical inactivity is a ubiquitous global issue and is associated with the development of many common and costly chronic conditions. There are many national and international guidelines around physical activity and exercise that consistently recommend that our entire population, from young children to older adults, needs to move more each and every day. Physical activity and exercise plans should include being less sedentary along with a mix of aerobic, resistance, and balance activities throughout the day and week. Recommendations can be tailored by age and comorbidity. The evidence for adoption of regular physical activity is very compelling: reductions in the incidence and improved management of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, mental health issues, and overall improved survival. Successful behavior change can be complex. Addressing knowledge gaps about the importance of physical activity and understanding of individual circumstances, motivators, and barriers is key. Designing physical activity interventions requires thoughtful planning and application of behavior change models appropriate to the setting and population. Once implemented, the effects of the intervention should be evaluated through quantification of fitness measures and physical activity patterns. New technologies can be very helpful in these assessments.

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Oh, P., Cotie, L., Vanzella, L.M. (2023). Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness. In: Matson, J.L. (eds) Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19964-6_46

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