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ACC statement says exercise should be prescribed as core cardiovascular care

Source: Longevity Docs News • Published: 16 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Docs News.

Prescribing individualized aerobic and resistance exercise as core cardiovascular care: an expert statement outlining practical dosing and follow-up guidance.

ACC statement says exercise should be prescribed as core cardiovascular care
Key Takeaways
  • Clinicians should prescribe individualized aerobic and resistance exercise as core cardiovascular prevention and treatment.
  • A baseline exercise target is at least 150 minutes weekly moderate or 75 minutes vigorous aerobic activity, with added benefits at higher volumes.
  • Meaningful training response is measured by at least a 1 MET increase or more than 50 meters improvement on a six-minute walk test.
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