ACSM - Exercise Programming 1
– Q&A
What is the purpose of an exercise program? ✔ Ans - -
provides enhancement of physical fitness for activities of daily
life, recreation, or athletic endeavors
- helps in primary and secondary disease prevention
- provides enjoyment, stress management and psychological well-
being
What are the current CDC/ACSM physical activity
recommendations for adults? ✔ Ans - 1) 30+ mins
moderate-intensity exercise 5+ days/week
- moderate-intensity is any activity burning 3.5-7 cals/min, like
leisurely bicycling, walking briskly or push-mowing lawn
OR
2) 20+ mins vigorous-intensity exercise 3+ days/week
- vigorous intensity is any activity burning > 7 cals/min
How can greater health benefits be gained beyond following the
CDC/ACSM guidelines? ✔ Ans - - increase time spent or
intensity of activity
How much exercise should be done to not only reduce risk of
chronic disease but help with proper weight management? To
sustain weight-loss? ✔ Ans - - Weight management = 60
mins moderate-intensity activities most days
- Weight-loss = 60 - 90 mins moderate-intensity activities most
days
What are the CDC/ACSM physical activity recommendations for
children and adolescents? ✔ Ans - - 60+ mins moderate-
intensity physical activity most days of the week
- parents should set positive example by leading active lifestyle,
making activity fun, and limiting TV and video games to 2 h/day
What are the ACSM resistance-training recommendations for
adults? ✔ Ans - - 2-3 days/week, performing at least 8-10
