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ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines — First Update in 17 Years

New evidence review of data from 30,000+ participants finds the biggest benefits come from consistency, not complicated programs The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has

5 Things to Know About Creating an Effective Resistance Training Plan | Infographic

Explore the economic cost of physical inactivity and discover how regular activity reduces healthcare expenses and boosts productivity. Infographic developed

$100M in Grant Funding Available via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a transformative initiative with a mandatory focus on physical activity and nutrition:

ACSM Advocacy Updates – March 2026

The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and

Active Voice | Central + Peripheral Stimulation for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Roughly 645 million people suffer globally from knee osteoarthritis (KOA), ranking it among the most prominent disability causes. KOA prevalence

Science Spotlight | March 2026 Highlights

ACSM From Around the Field Science Webinar Series Open to Students ACSM’s From Around the Field Science webinar series is

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University