Staying Physically Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

ACSM is dedicated to supporting and promoting health through physical activity. Amid concerns around the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, individuals in communities across the country and around the world are being encouraged to stay home. Below you will find many resources to help you continue to stay physically active while at home. 

Featured Resources 

• Staying Active During COVID-19 | A blog from Liz Joy, M.D., MPH, FACSM, FAMSSM and Exercise is Medicine 
• Staying Active During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Handout
• The Physician's Perspective on COVID-19 | The Sports Medicine Checkup, a Podcast by ACSM
• Ten Sought-After Functions in Workout Apps | Infographic

Exercise: What Kind and How Much?

• FITT Recommendations for Hypertension | Chart 
• Physical Activity Guidelines: Cancer | Chart 
• Pregnancy and Physical Activity | Handout
• Resistance Training for Health | Infographic 
• Starting a Walking Program | Handout 
• Time Saver Fitness: High-Intensity Circuit Training At Home (The Seven-Minute Workout) | Infographic

Tools and Equipment

• Home Weight Room Equipment | Infographic 
• Myofascial Massage Tools | Infographic
• Selecting and Effectively Using Free Weights | Handout
• Ten Sought-After Functions in Workout Apps | Article 

Overall Health

• Building Emotional Resilience | Article
• Exercise for Relaxation, An Approach to Well-being | Blog Post
• Finding Your Motivation for Exercise | Handout
• Road Map to Effective Muscle Recovery | Handout

ACSM has created a landing page of resources created for exercise professionals. Access exercise professional resources here.