By NPAP
How do you measure something as far reaching as a national plan to get an entire population to be more physically active? Is the answer as simple as measuring physical activity across representative samples of the population to document how many Americans are or are not meeting federal Physical Activity Guidelines?…
This blog post has been contributed by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
To health professionals, planners and transportation experts, active transportation (i.e. walking and biking as an alternative to car travel) is a no-brainer. Communities that facilitate non-motorized modes as safe and convenient options for getting from A to B simply function better. They have less pollution, their population is healthier, downtown business areas are more vibrant, and real estate values are stronger as their neighborhoods reflect what more Americans are demanding of their environments these days – diversity of transportation choices.…
By IHRSA
The National Physical Activity Plan is an ambitious, comprehensive, and vital blueprint for creating a more active culture. It embodies the principles and best ideas formulated by folks steeped in the urgent effort to increase physical activity among all Americans. Already it is having an impact.
But there is a significant barrier.…
By ACSM
Ever wrestle with a technology glitch (computer, phone or whatever), call for help and hear, “Oh – that’s a hardware problem,” or “Can’t help you; that’s a software problem”? This always reminds me that the two realms must work in sync to be useful. Alone, they’re just objects and intentions.…