Purpose: This article describes effective interventions to promote regular physical activity
and reduce sedentary behavior that were identified as part of the 2018 Physical Activity …

Although several investigations have shown that physical activity reduces the risk of chronic
disease and premature death and improves quality of life, many youth and adults are not …

Background The 'scale-up'of effective physical activity interventions is required if they are to
yield improvements in population health. The purpose of this study was to systematically …

Background: The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report
provides the evidence base for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition …

Despite the increased health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, only 49% of American adults
participate in physical activity (PA) at the recommended levels. In an effort to move the PA …

Regular physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of many chronic health
conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness (23) …

The importance of policy for promoting physical activity (PA) is increasingly recognized by
academics, and there is a push by national governments and international institutions for PA …

Promotion of physical activity is a priority for health agencies. We searched for reviews of
physical activity interventions, published between 2000 and 2011, and identified effective …

Background Globally, many children fail to meet the World Health Organization's physical
activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines. Schools are an ideal setting to intervene, yet …

Objective. This systematic review synthesizes the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of
population-level interventions to promote physical activity. Data Source. A systematic …