Goal Setting that Builds Trust and Efficacy
Many people have been conditioned to uncritically obey experts and authority figures without listening to their own intuition or desires. Use the “Coach Approach” to help them break out of this limiting paradigm.
ACSM, Exercise Connection Announce New Autism Exercise Specialist Course
The American College of Sports Medicine, along with partner Exercise Connection, today announced a new continuing education course for exercise and medical professionals serving clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Exercise Connection promotes the use of exercise to successfully empower the autism and special needs community to build an active lifestyle. The new Autism Exercise Specialist […]
What Can I Do to Improve Pedestrian Safety in My Community?
Pedestrian deaths in the United States are declining, but there is still a long way to go to protect the safety of those who are walking, rolling and cycling in American cities. In 2023, 7,318 pedestrian fatalities occurred in the U.S., a 5.4% decrease from 2022, which saw the highest number of pedestrian deaths in […]
Heat Safety & Hydration for High School Athletes
Dr. Adams shares his expertise on heat illness and hydration, essential topics for keeping high school athletes safe.
6 Ways to Support Your Clients’ Mental & Physical Well-Being
Regular physical activity provides several long-term benefits that can help prevent and treat mental health disorders. Check out these six tips for fitness professionals looking to support their clients’ mental well-being developed by the ACSM American Fitness Index. Click on image to download PDF.
IDEA and ACSM Solidify Ongoing Event Partnership, Announce 2025 Health & Fitness Summit
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) are pleased to announce their continued collaboration in hosting the highly anticipated 2025 IDEA® & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. This dynamic partnership reaffirms their shared commitment to revolutionizing the health and fitness landscape through cutting-edge education. The 2025 IDEA & ACSM Health […]
Health and Safety of Female Wrestlers
Blum and Woodroffe of the University of Iowa Athletics Department discuss considerations for the health and safety of female wrestlers.
ACSM Releases 3 New Pronouncements
In July, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® (MSSE) titled “Testing in Intermittent Sports — Importance for Training and Performance Optimization in Adult Athletes.” This Expert Consensus Statement provides an overview of available tests in different exercise domains identified as relevant (from assessment of single explosive actions to […]
Capital Region Leads Nation’s Fittest Cities in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
Health of Americans Dips Due to Mental Health, Physical Well-being and Lack of Sleep Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington, are the top cities in the 17th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance […]
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces that Paul M. Gallo, Ed.D., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, ACSM-EP, ACSM-GEI, EIM, has been selected as the next editor-in-chief (EIC) of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® (HFJ). Dr. Gallo was selected through a rigorous application and interview search process from among a pool of talented and qualified candidates. His scholarly achievements, […]
