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Gia Merlo MD
Physical Activity & Exercise
Books
ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness
The Lifestyle Medicine Handbook: An Introduction to the Power of Healthy Habits
ACSM's Nutrition for Exercise Science
Medical Fitness Association’s Standards & Guidelines for Medical Fitness Center Facilities (Third Edition)
ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health
The Eccentric Solution: An Orthopaedic Prescription for Muscular Health
Websites
George Washington University Medical Faculty — Lifestyle Medicine: Physical Activity
Muscle and Strength — Exercise Routines
Ace Fitness — Exercise Database
Nutrition.gov — Exercise & Fitness
James M. Rippe M.D. — Physical Activity and Lifestyle Medicine
Mayo Clinic — Exercise & Stress
Harvard Health Publishing — Exercising to Relax
American College of Sports Medicine — Education and Resources
Integrating Physical Activity Into Daily Life
Seamlessly infuse physical activity into your daily routine, whether it's through walking or biking to work, taking the stairs, or incorporating short exercise breaks throughout the day. Small, consistent efforts add up to significant health benefits over time.
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