Despite the well-established physical and emotional benefits associated with regular participation in moderate physical activity, most Americans are not getting enough of this important and life-sustaining behavior to reduce their risk of various illnesses. And for the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities who are demonstrably at much greater risk for developing health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle, they are getting even less physical activity because of the numerous barriers they face in becoming physically active.

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