Forbes Health Names ACSM’s Personal Trainer Program Nation’s Best
For the second year in a row, Forbes Health ranked the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT) as the top Personal Trainer Certification Program in the industry and made it the only program to receive five out of five stars. The award was announced by Forbes Health in the article Best Personal Trainer Certification Programs Of 2024, According To […]
Modeling Great Sportsmanship: Insights and Pledges
Sportsmanship makes champions. Dr. Pfeiffer discusses how athletes’ success is built on strong foundations laid by coaches and family.
Getting Things Moving: How to Inspire Healthy Living in Kids
Dr. Coleman shares valuable insights on starting a habit of regular physical activity in children, leading to a lifetime of health and fitness.
5 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Exercise
Dr. Colberg shares 5 key things that people with diabetes should know about exercise, including how exercise impacts blood glucose levels.
Understanding Exercise Physiology for the Diabetic Youth Athlete
Dr. Colberg shares her expertise on how the body responds physiologically to different types of sports and activities in diabetic youth.
Game Over: Why Kids Quit Youth Sports
Stephen Borelli, the sports parenting columnist for USA Today, delves into the pressing issue of high dropout rates in youth sports.
Exercise After Concussion
Dr. Kern discusses post-concussion rest, care and return to activity, and how recommendations differ between youth and adult athletes.
Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder
Exercise may be an effective adjunctive treatment for substance use disorders, but large clinical trials and specialized training are needed to inform practice. This infographic outlines ACSM’s call to action statement purpose and highlights the key action items.
Parental Involvement in Youth & Adolescent Sports
Hear about the impact of parental involvement in youth sports and learn what constitutes normal, appropriate and inappropriate behavior.
Women’s Heart Health: Key Resources
Did you know heart disease is the #1 killer of women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined? High blood pressure accounts for one in five deaths among women in the U.S. and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While these statistics might surprise you, February as American Heart Health month […]