Why Knowledge Isn’t Enough: Behavioral Economics in Fitness Coaching
For fitness professionals, few things are more frustrating than watching a client ignore your guidance. Suddenly, you may start to question yourself – maybe I’m just not good enough. Or you flip the script and blame the client – they’re lazy, undisciplined, not committed. But here’s the catch: neither mindset helps you grow, and neither does much for the credibility of our […]
ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines — First Update in 17 Years
New evidence review of data from 30,000+ participants finds the biggest benefits come from consistency, not complicated programs The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new Position Stand summarizing resistance training recommendations for healthy adults — the first major update since 2009. The Position Stand synthesized findings from 137 systematic reviews representing more than 30,000 participants, offering the most comprehensive evidence-based guidance to date […]
5 Things to Know About Creating an Effective Resistance Training Plan | Infographic
Explore the economic cost of physical inactivity and discover how regular activity reduces healthcare expenses and boosts productivity. Infographic developed by the ACSM American Fitness Index.
$100M in Grant Funding Available via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a transformative initiative with a mandatory focus on physical activity and nutrition: the “Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence(MAHA ELEVATE) Model.” The initiative will provide $100 million in funding for up to 30 grants to assess whole-person care approaches not currently covered by original Medicare. For those interested in applying for the […]
ACSM Advocacy Updates – March 2026
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago
Two of the industry’s leading authorities unite to deliver an unmatched in-person learning experience for exercise professionals INDIANAPOLIS and SAN DIEGO — The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise® (ACE) today announced a landmark partnership to present the 2027 ACSM & ACE Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago. Together, […]
ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proudly announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald, MSN, BS, RN, CV-BC, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, as the 2026 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional who has made exceptional contributions to advancing the health, well-being, and quality of life of individuals and […]
ACSM Certification Exam Testing Windows: What Faculty Need to Know
Starting February 2025, the ACSM Certification Board (CCRB) implemented a 3-month testing-window structure as a part of the new ACSM association management system (AMS) and to align with credentialing best practices. Exam Coupon Expiration Dates and Testing Windows Are Different 1. Coupon Expiration When an academic program purchases or requests discounted ACSM exam coupons, those coupons carry an expiration date: 2. Testing Window The 3-month testing window starts when a student submits the application for the exam (i.e., completes the ACSM exam application and applies the institution’s voucher code). Once that application is approved, the student […]
Parkinson’s Exercise Recommendations
Exercise and physical activity can improve many motor and non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn more in this infographic developed alongside the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Recommendations Updated
ACSM and Parkinson’s Foundation announce updated exercise recommendations for safe and effective workouts for those with Parkinson’s disease.
