Contemporary concepts in ‘exercise as medicine’ and related fields

March 24, 2026Experimental PhysiologyOpen Access

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The aim is to address the inconsistent use of key terms in exercise science and their implications for health.
Reviewed historical definitions from Caspersen et al. (1985) and recent literature.
Evaluated the role of specific health-related components of physical fitness.
Proposed updates to definitions for better clarity and application.
Identified the need for standardization in terms like exercise, physical activity, and fitness.
Highlighted health-related components such as power and balance as critical for well-being.
Proposed a broader definition of physical fitness that includes both health and skill-related attributes.

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This review discusses standardizing exercise definitions to enhance clinical and public health applications.

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