Exercise is Medicine at the Center of Sports Medicine, Hospital da Luz, Lisboa, Portugal
Discover the Center of Sports Medicine and its multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing health through tailored sports programs.
The Growing Recognition of Exercise Professionals in Healthcare: A Victory for Collaboration
Learn about the important legal cases involving Greek exercise professionals and the implications for health and fitness practices.
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 […]
Prescription For Your Health: Exploring Innovative Solutions for Rural Health
Uncover the critical issues related to Rural Health and innovative approaches to enhancing community health.
Bridging Exercise and Oncology: My Journey in Research and Community Impact
Discover how exercise oncology can improve outcomes for cancer patients by integrating fitness into their treatment plans.
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 […]
