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Case Report

The Amount of Exercise Necessary to Achieve and Maintain Fitness in Adult Persons

Authors: GEORGE V. MANN, MD, LEON GARRETT, DPhE, ALBERT LONG, DPhE.

Abstract

This is a study of middle-aged adults to determine the amount of exercise required to achieve conditioning. The study then established the minimal amount of exercise thereafter to maintain this level of conditioning. This should be of interest to those advising exercise for their patients.

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