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 […]
ACSM Presidential Update: Advocating for You on Capitol Hill
September has been an extremely busy month here at ACSM as it relates to physical activity and advocacy, and I am proud to have been able to help to represent all of you along the way. With the recent announcement of the re-establishment of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (PCSFN) and the […]
Science Spotlight | Nominations Open for NIH Early-Stage Investigator Lecture
Call for Nominations: 2026 NIH Office of Disease Prevention Early-Stage Investigator Lecture The Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) at the National Institutes of Health is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Early Stage Investigator Lecture. The award is given annually to early career scientists who have made significant prevention research contributions but who have not […]
Hot Topic | Exercise as a Pain Management Modality
Pain does not always need a pill, sometimes a barbell might be part of the necessary prescription. This idea may seem counterintuitive; when experiencing pain, the thought of exercising may sound daunting. However, exercise is a powerful stimulus, a fact routinely highlighted in health and fitness literature. There are countless studies and articles that cover […]
ACSM, AMSSM Foundation Announce ‘Breaking Barriers’ Research Grant
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Research Committee and The AMSSM Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the Breaking Barriers Research Grant, a new funding opportunity aimed at advancing health and well-being for traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. “The American College of Sports Medicine is honored to collaborate with the AMSSM […]
ACSM Health & Fitness Summit Moves Online for 2026
After years of welcoming the health and fitness community in person, ACSM will present the 2026 Health & Fitness Summit in an online, on-demand format. This decision was made following thorough consultation with key stakeholders, including certified professionals, the ACSM Employer Advisory Board, regional chapter leaders, and ACSM leadership. The consistent message: multiple days away […]
Webinar Q&A | Effects of Aerobic & Resistance Training on Food Intake
This Q&A is a follow up to a webinar from Technogym called Effects of Aerobic & Resistance Training on Food Intake. The session looked at how cardio and strength training affect hunger and how much we eat. If you missed the webinar, you can access it here. Q: Thus far, it seems hard to make […]
Science Spotlight | Upcoming Webinar Opportunities 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 […]