title: Recreational sports and the weekend athlete.
abstract: It is important to design an exercise program that provides an adequate amount of activity to attain maximal benefits at the lowest risk to the participant. Permanent lifestyle changes in eating and activity habits should be included in the primary goals of all programs.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: McInerney
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010809:Physical Fitness