Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition

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Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) · Published: September 13, 2026 · Accessed: September 13, 2026

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Claims this source supports

• The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, is the current federal physical-activity guidance (full PDF linked from the ODPHP current-guidelines page).
• As part of their weekly physical activity, older adults should do multicomponent physical activity that includes balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.