Policy Corner: Developments Associated With the New Administration
We continue to monitor and assess the rapidly changing developments in the nation’s capital and their potential impact on ACSM’s vision and mission. We are actively looking for opportunities to communicate ACSM’s position and influence decisions regarding the critical importance of scientific research and access to physical activity for all citizens. Here are the latest […]
Pregnancy, 24-Hour Physical Activity Behavior and Infant Growth
Physical activity during pregnancy is recommended for its many benefits for both mother and fetus, including reducing the risk of pregnancy complications, perinatal depression and risk factors for childhood obesity, such as high birthweight. Many people of reproductive age are not active, and pregnancy can be a motivating time to start physical activity. Fortunately, current guidelines […]
Science Spotlight | Important Survey & the Latest From the PAA
ICYMI: January’s From Around the Field Webinar Was a Hit! Sarah Witkowski, PhD, chair and associate professor of exercise & sport studies at Smith College, shared her insights on female-specific conditions, such as menopause, that increase risk for cardiovascular disease and the role that physical activity and fitness play to alter the female risk trajectory. This webinar […]
Athletes, Food & Fear of Weight Gain
As a sports nutritionist, I spend too many counseling hours resolving the weight concerns of athletic people. Females and males alike come to me trying to figure out how to lose weight. The “eat less and move more” paradigm doesn’t always work. Weight is more than a matter of will power. Despite restricting their food […]
Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q4 2024
I hope everyone’s 2025 is off to a good start and welcome to the highlights and review of the AMAZING material published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). Invited Commentary Integrating Fitness Equipment in Persistent Traumatic Stress Environments for Reducing Drug Overdoses authored by Eric Randall, BS. This is a great example of […]
New Year, New Excitement for ACSM!
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a great holiday season and are ready for an active and exciting 2025. I am sure you will not be surprised to learn that ACSM has quickly gotten back to work in the new year! Highlights from 2024 A new year is a great time to reflect on […]
Science Spotlight | Increase Your Engagement with ACSM in 2025
There are several ways for ACSM members to get more involved. Special interest groups (SIGs), mentoring programs and training programs are just a few of the opportunities available for members and are vital to advancing ACSM’s mission. Consider volunteering your time and expertise to any of the opportunities below. Log in to Acsm.org with your […]
Airborne Pollution and Outdoor Exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that 99% of the world’s population lives in places where air pollution exceeds recommended limits. Thus, we should keep the questions of how, when and if to engage in outdoor physical activity top of mind. Interestingly, among the organs in the human body, the lungs are unique because they […]
ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Recognized by White House
ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Program, part of the Exercise is Medicine® initiative, has been recognized by the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative for its notable work mapping exercise oncology program availability in the U.S., identifying disparities and publishing clinical guidelines recommending exercise to improve symptoms and treatment outcomes for people living with cancer. With a vision to […]
Key Policies Shaping U.S. Governance in 2025
Extending Federal Funding Through March 14, 2025 On Dec. 20, 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 10545, to extend federal funding and avert a government shutdown through March 14, 2025. The bipartisan measure maintains government operations at current funding levels and includes several key provisions: The CR also upholds existing policy provisions, […]