

169. The Physical Activity Guidelines w/ Katrina Piercy
Oct 8, 2024
Katrina Piercy, Director of the Division of Prevention Science, dives into the intricacies of national and international physical activity guidelines. She explains the benefits of meeting these guidelines and the distinctions between moderate and vigorous activities. Katrina discusses barriers to increasing physical activity in the U.S., the importance of community support, and ways to personalize exercise recommendations. She also introduces the 'Move Your Way' campaign, focusing on integrating enjoyable physical activity into daily life for sustainable health.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
01:46 • 19min
Measuring Physical Activity: The Role of Wearables and Self-Reported Data
20:45 • 3min
Reevaluating Physical Activity Guidelines
23:56 • 13min
Personalizing Physical Activity Recommendations
36:42 • 4min
Practical Approaches to Integrating Physical Activity
40:39 • 2min
Sustainable Physical Activity: Enjoying the Journey
42:57 • 3min