ACSM Announces Top Fitness Trends for 2025
Wearable technology takes #1 spot Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published today by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of […]
ACSM Participates in Move With US Physical Activity Symposium
On Sept. 19, we were honored to represent ACSM at the Second Annual Physical Activity Alliance Symposium. We were among more than 100 representatives from 75+ organizations in attendance. The symposium was inspiring for many reasons, and we wanted to share some of that inspiration with the wider ACSM community. The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is a […]
Beyond the Turf: Data Driven Athlete Health
Dr. Thayne Munce discusses a groundbreaking applied sports science research study titled “Beyond the Turf: Data-Driven Athlete Health.”
Preventing Overuse Injuries
Learn about the difference between overuse and acute injuries, the most common types of overuse injuries, and risk factors for youth athletes.
Up in the Air: Air Quality and the 2028 Olympic Games in LA
With the 2028 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games heading to Los Angeles, there’s a big question hovering over everyone’s head: what about all the smog? According to the American Fitness Index, a partnership between the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation that has been tracking health behaviors and outcomes in America’s […]
Key Changes to ACSM Cert Exams Effective July 10, 2025 | What to Expect and How to Prepare
The ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) is committed to keeping its certification programs aligned with the latest professional standards and industry best practices. To achieve this, the CCRB conducts regular Job Task Analyses (JTAs) every five to seven years and continually updates exam policies, procedures and continuing competence requirements. The last major […]
The Essential Role of the Athletic Trainer
Learn about the critical role athletic trainers play in safeguarding the physical and mental health and well-being of student-athletes.
Anaerobic Programming for Clients with Disabilities
Anaerobic exercise is a great way to build and maintain muscle. It can also help clients improve some of the functional movements associated with their disability. Here’s how to build a successful anaerobic exercise program.
Training Clients with Cancer
Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the United States, but physical activity before, during and after a cancer diagnosis has been linked to better health outcomes.
Training Clients with Nonprogressive Brain Injuries
The main nonprogressive brain injuries you’re likely to encounter are stroke, traumatic brain injury and cerebral palsy. Each comes with unique root causes, considerations and outcomes, and clients with different conditions will benefit from different exercise programs.