Exercise Prescriptions for Cardiovascular Health in Adults: 2026 ACC Scientific Statement
- scientific statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
routine preparticipation testing is not required for most asymptomatic individuals
Key implementation priorities include improving clinician training, embedding physical activity counseling into cardiovascular care, tailoring prescriptions to patient goals and functional capacity, and expanding research on long-term adherence, clinical outcomes, diverse populations, and scalable delivery models.
Exercise should be prescribed as a core component of cardiovascular prevention and disease management.
Original publication
Exercise Prescriptions for Cardiovascular Health in Adults: 2026 ACC Scientific Statement. J Am Coll Cardiol. Published 15 October 2026. doi:10.
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