Physical activity patterns during the young adult years are likely to be important influences
on habitual physical activity during overall adult life and, consequently, have significant …

Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity
increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension …

Specifically, physical activity reduces the risk for heart disease, diabetes mellitus,
osteoporosis, high blood pressure, obesity, and metabolic syndrome; improves various other …

SurgeonGeneral (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 1996) clearly
presents those benefits. Unfortunately, as the research supporting the benefits of physical …

Increased levels of physical activity are associated with improved health. However, the
determinants of an active lifestyle are unknown. Participation in school sports and physical …

Background: Vigorous physical activity (VPA) declines from adolescence into adulthood and
social disparities in VPA exist. Physical activity is understudied in the college setting …

The health and financial costs of physical inactivity are staggering. Few researchers have
assessed the prevalence of physical activity at the level needed to gain health benefits …

Despite the known benefits of regular physical activity, research shows a significant decline
in physical activity participation and an increase in sedentary behavior during young …

The landmark 1996 Surgeon General's report Physical Activity and Health'identified the
substantial health benefits of regular participation in physical activityincluding reducing the …

The aim of this essay is to provide an overview of initiatives designed to increase physical
activity among different populations and in different settings, and to set the context for the …