State Legislation Update: February 2026

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State legislatures across the country are advancing proposals that incentivize physical activity, recognize fitness services in tax policy, and integrate exercise more formally into healthcare delivery frameworks. ACSM and Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) is actively monitoring these measures for their potential impact on professional standards, workforce recognition, and the evolving role […]

How many daily steps do you REALLY NEED for health?

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Do you really need to get 10,000 steps a day to promote and maintain health? In the video below, Colin Carriker, PhD, ACSM-EP, FAHA breaks down the science behind step counts and lets you know how many steps you really need to stay healthy. Ready to learn even more? This video is part of a […]

Board of Trustees Q4 Approved Actions

Board of Trustees Q4 Approved Actions  The following action items were approved by the ACSM Board of Trustees during the fourth quarter:  Science and Publications Operations Governance

ACSM President’s Update, Q1 2026

As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for the time, energy and care you continue to invest in ACSM. Our College is strong because of the people who show up — in committee meetings, in chapter leadership, in our journals, in our certification programs, and in advocacy efforts that protect and advance our […]

Message from the ACSM CEO, January 2026

As we begin the first quarter of the year, I want to thank you for the momentum you all continue to bring to ACSM’s work. With my first year as permanent CEO nearly under my belt, I’m especially appreciative of the partnership, trust and leadership that make this work possible. Leadership is never a linear, predictable path. If you ask me, President Jaworksi, ACSM’s Board of […]

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