A position stand serves as the College’s most authoritative and influential, evidence-based statement on a topic of relevance to those in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. Position Stands are developed using ACSM’s approved Evidence-based Protocol for Position Stand development.

What are the three components in maintaining the training effect?

The combination of frequency, intensity, and duration of chronic exercise has been found to be effective for producing a training effect.

What is the American College of Sports Medicine recommendation for cardiorespiratory fitness?

The ACSM recommends that most adults engage in moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise training for ≥30 min·d on ≥5 d·wk for a total of ≥150 min·wk, vigorous-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise training for ≥20 min·d on ≥3 d·wk (≥75 min·wk), or a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise to …