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1. Adults who maintain a regular routine of physical activity that is of longer duration or of greater intensity are likely to derive greater benefit 2. Adults with chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, or obesity, or who are at high risk for these conditions should first consult a physician before beginning a new program of physical activity 3. More than 60 percent of U.S. adults do not engage in the recommended amount of activity 4. Approximately 25 percent of U.S. adults are not active at all 5. Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular physical activity 6. The same moderate amount of activity can be obtained in longer sessions of moderately intense activities 7. Previously sedentary people who begin physical activity programs should start with short sessions (5-10 minutes) of physical activity and gradually build up to the desired level of activity 8. Men tend to be more active than women 9. Younger adults tend to be more active than older adults 10. Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular physical activity 11. B ecause risk of injury also increases with greater amounts of activity, care should be taken to avoid excessive amounts

12. Adults with chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, or obesity, or who are at high risk for these conditions should first consult a physician before beginning a new program of physical activity

13. Physical inactivity is more common among African American and Hispanic adults than whites

14. Physical inactivity is more commong among l ess affluent than more affluent people

15. Communities can o pen schools for community recreation, form neighborhood watch groups to increase safety, and encourage malls and other indoor or protected locations to provide safe places for walking in any weather