2027 ACSM-EP and ACSM-CEP Accreditation and Certification Requirements
The ACSM’s Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) is entering the final phase of its multi-year certification update plan to strategically elevate the role of health fitness professionals in healthcare. Originally announced in November 2020, the CCRB’s initiative introduced a series of progressive changes to the eligibility requirements for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® […]
CEO Quarterly Operational Report | October 2025
With the close of the third quarter of 2025, I’d like to provide an update on the important work we’re doing to support our members and certified professionals. The following information is intended to highlight operational activities, including performance/financial data, priority areas of focus and key information to ensure transparency and inform our members and […]
ACSM Presidential Update: Partnerships That Reach the World and Touch the Future
I am thrilled to share reflections from my recent visit to Italy, where I had the privilege of attending a science and technology summit hosted by our longtime and valued partner, Technogym. This gathering was not only a celebration of our ongoing collaboration, but a vivid demonstration of what happens when the concept of ACSM’s […]
ACSM Strategic Plan: Preparing for What’s Next (2027–2029)
As ACSM continues its progress toward the five bold goals established in our 2024–2026 Strategic Plan, the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) is already looking ahead. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the SPC has begun laying the groundwork for the 2027–2029 Strategic Plan, ensuring ACSM remains dynamic, mission-aligned and future-focused. Building the […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Publishes New Expert Consensus Statements
In October, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) journal titled “Considerations and Recommendations for Prescribing Exercise and Designing Physical Activity Programs for People with Disabilities”.The statement provides a brief synopsis and expert interpretation of the relevant scientific literature and provides key future directions or […]
Hot Topic | Sit Less and Move More to Slow Arterial Aging
Does the thought London’s red double-decker buses make you want to move around to prevent endothelial dysfunction and slow arterial aging? In 1953, a landmark study of London bus crews found that bus drivers, who sat at the wheel all day, developed coronary artery disease at a younger age and more often than the conductors […]
Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | Strength Training in Older Adults
Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Q: What kind of tech support did (does) Vivo provide to overcome that particular barrier to success? Q: How long is each class- 30 minutes? An hour? And how much is the class focused on strength? Vs. cardio, stretching, etc. Q: what […]
Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q4 2025
CSMR editor-in-Chief Dr. Shawn Kane highlights selected articles published in Current Sports Medicine Reports during Q2, 2025.
Science Spotlight | New Webinar, Research Opportunities, Endorsed Guidelines and More
ACSM From Around Field Science Webinar Series Open to Students ACSM’s From Around the Field Science webinar series is designed to provide ACSM students and members with an opportunity to learn about the diverse science our members conduct. Join us for informal discussions with our ACSM members to hear more about what they study, the […]
Active Voice | From Heart to Head: Improving Inhibitory Control through Cardiovascular Training in Physically Inactive Young Adults
Whether stopping a car in an emergency, biting your tongue in a heated moment, or holding back from a risky move in a game, inhibitory control helps us pause before we act. This essential mental skill allows us to resist impulses, stay focused, and make sound decisions under pressure — whether in daily life, social […]