Get to Know ACSM President Dr. Karin Pfeiffer

The gavel officially passed at the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting, where Karin Allor Pfeiffer, PhD, FACSM, FNAK, became ACSM’s 70th president. As she begins her term, we spoke with Dr. Pfeiffer about her vision for the year ahead, what she hopes to accomplish, what excites her most, and more. How long have you been a member of ACSM?   It […]

CEO Update, August 2026

Katie Feltman, CAE, ACSM Chief Executive Officer

In her latest quarterly update, CEO Katie Feltman welcomes President Karin Pfeiffer and highlights the volunteer and staff leadership already shaping ACSM’s next chapter.

Comments on Proposed Rule — Uniform Grants Regulation (Revision to 2 CFR, Title 2, Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance)

US Capitol

Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov on July 8, 2026 Download a PDF copy of these comments here. Docket: OMB-2026-0034  Re: Comments on Proposed Rule — Uniform Grants Regulation (Revision to 2 CFR, Title 2, Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance)  To Whom It May Concern:  The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM®) appreciates the opportunity and respectfully submits the following comments […]

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