Barry A. Franklin

ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription

Section I:Health Appraisal, Risk Assessment, and Safety of Exercise Benefits and Risks Associated with Exercise Health Screening and Risk Stratification Section II:Exercise Test...

Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease

Air pollution is a heterogeneous, complex mixture of gases, liquids, and particulate matter. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated a consistent increased risk for cardiovasc...

Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuromotor Fitness in Apparently Healthy Adults

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide guidance to professionals who counsel and prescribe individualized exercise to apparently healthy adults of all ages. These reco...

Clinician’s Guide to Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Adults

Population-Based Prevention of Obesity

Obesity is a major influence on the development and course of cardiovascular diseases and affects physical and social functioning and quality of life. The importance of effectiv...