New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Growing Population
By 2040, most cancer survivors in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. Many will survive for five or more years, which means that they will be living with the combined threats of aging and cancer well past their initial diagnosis. Cancer and its treatments can accelerate typical aging, hastening the decline toward […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Releases New Expert Consensus Statement
ACSM is pleased to announce the publication of a new pronouncement, “Initial Exercise Guidelines for Children and Adolescents during and beyond Cancer Treatments: ACSM Expert Consensus Statement.” The paper is published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and was chaired by Alejandro Lucia, MD, PhD and authored by the expert writing group […]
Hot Topic | Autism and Exercise Participation
Exercise is one of the most effective tools for improving physical and mental health, yet autistic individuals remain one of the most underserved populations in physical activity settings. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes deficits in sensory and communication skills, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and/or activities. Despite the well-established benefits of […]
2026 Exercise is Medicine Global Leadership Award Recipients
Each year, individuals whose leadership has advanced the integration of physical activity into healthcare and communities around the world are recognized for their contribution through the EIM Global Leadership award. The award honors leaders who have helped expand the EIM global movement to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard part of health care. […]
Science Spotlight | June 2026 Highlights
Application to serve on an ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group extended. The ACSM Pronouncement Committee is extending the application window until June 26, 2026 11:59 p.m. PT for ACSM members in good standing to serve as an author for a recently approved update to the previous “Nutrition and Athletic Performance” position stand. This update will be […]
Active Voice | Rethinking Cardiac Aging: Resistance Training is More Than a Muscle Intervention
For decades, we have told our patients, students, and colleagues that aerobic exercise is the cornerstone of cardiovascular health. Walking, running, cycling, and other endurance-based activities have long been viewed as the primary exercise strategies for protecting the aging heart. Resistance training, meanwhile, has largely been prescribed for different reasons—to increase muscle mass, improve strength, […]
Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia in Endurance Sports
Presented by Siemens Healthineers Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Q: The 2022 study mentioned common risk factors such as novice, small BMI, etc. Do you know how age relates as a risk factor for EAH. Many ultra marathons and ultra races have a high number of older […]
From Expo 2025 to Everyday Life: Japan’s Digital Vision for Exercise as Medicine
What would it take for exercise to feel as routine as brushing your teeth, not just for patients in clinics, but for ordinary people going about their daily lives? It’s a question Japan is grappling with urgently. With one of the world’s fastest-aging populations, the country faces growing pressure on its healthcare system and a […]
Building Exercise is Medicine On Campus in Africa: The University of Ibadan Story
At the University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s premier university, a student-led movement is redefining how health is understood and practiced on university campuses. The Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) UI Chapter is part of a global initiative to promote physical activity as a standard component of healthcare. In Nigeria, this initiative is championed by […]
Resting After an Injury: A Thing of the Past
You’ve finally been consistent with your exercise routine. Lifting two times a week and jogging three days a week – your couch to 5k plan is well underway. But one morning, a sharp ache hits the front of your knee while jogging. It’s manageable, until the next day when squats bring that same pain strikes […]
