Carol Ewing Garber, Ph.D., FACSMTeachers College, Columbia University

Current Controversies in Exercise Prescription: discusses controversies about exercise prescription including such topics as is vigorous exercise better than moderate intensity? Is high intensity interval training better? How much exercise is too little – or too much? Should everyone get the same exercise prescription?

This session is one of the upcoming keynote addresses at the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition taking place next week, March 31- April 3, in Phoenix, Ariz. The summit bridges the gap between science and practice, featuring world-class keynote speakers, practical workout sessions to learn new skills, stimulating and informative lectures, and extended workshops that combine lecture with a practical component.