Changing Physical Activity Participation for the Medical Profession Medical Profession's Physical Activity Level

Yancey AK, Sallis RE, Bastani R. — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Being sedentary is a way of life for many health professionals who have been in practice, as is true for those in many other professions. Meetings, grand rounds, charting, dictation, outpatient interaction, classroom teaching, and medical conferences result in hours with little movement and much less moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at the level recommended by the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

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Changing Physical Activity Participation for the Medical Profession Medical Profession's Physical Activity Level