The year 2024 was a pivotal one for ACSM as the organization not only celebrated seven decades of excellence but also embarked on a transformative journey with the introduction of a three-year strategic plan. This plan, meticulously crafted over the past two years, underscores ACSM’s dedication to evolving with the ever-changing landscape of health care and wellness.
“At ACSM, we believe in the power of movement to transform lives,” said ACSM President Irene Davis. “As we enter this new era, our updated brand identity serves as a beacon of our unwavering commitment to science, evidence-based practice and the promotion of health and fitness for all.”
Central to this rebranding initiative is the unveiling of ACSM’s refreshed mission statement, emphasizing the organization’s multidisciplinary approach. ACSM also introduced, for the first time, a vision statement centered on the universal importance of movement in enhancing lives.
“ACSM’s new brand identity reflects our core values and strategic objectives,” said ACSM Interim Chief Executive Officer Katie Feltman. “It symbolizes our dedication to leveraging scientific research, integrating medicine and evidence-based practice, and championing health and fitness as integral components of human well-being.”
The new brand identity, effective immediately, features a dynamic logo comprised of three interlocking elements, each representing a foundational pillar of ACSM’s mission: Science, Medicine, and Health & Fitness. Together, these elements signify ACSM’s holistic approach to driving progress and innovation in our field.
“As we embrace this bold new era, ACSM remains steadfast in its commitment to extending and enriching lives through the power of movement,” Davis said. “We invite our members, partners and stakeholders to join us on this transformative journey as we continue to lead the way toward a healthier, more active world.”
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.
