Active Voice | Central + Peripheral Stimulation for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Roughly 645 million people suffer globally from knee osteoarthritis (KOA), ranking it among the most prominent disability causes. KOA prevalence increases with age, affecting approximately 10% of men and 13% of women over the age of 60. Pain is the primary symptom and prompts medical care, likely impairing functional mobility. First-line pain meds like nonsteroidal […]
Science Spotlight | March 2026 Highlights
ACSM From Around the 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, […]
Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | The Endurance Athlete: Opportunities and Limits
Presented by: Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Questions answered by: SW: Shawn Wierick, MS, MBAPhD Student in Exercise Science, University of Arkansas WCA: Whitley Atkins, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, University of New Mexico What is the most efficient way to train an endurance athlete 3 months prior to […]
Science Spotlight | Apply for the SILC Basic Science Travel Award
Call for applicants: Basic Science research travel award to the ACSM Annual Meeting Now is the time for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students enrolled in full-time programs to apply for the 2026 Science Integration & Leadership Committee (SILC) Basic Science Award. The SILC Basic Science Award recognizes excellence in student research in basic science and […]
Hot Topic | Are Weighted Vests Worth the Hype?
Weighted vest use has garnered wide-spread popularity, with many internet influencers and social media proponents promoting health and fitness claims. Given the gap between testimonials and systematic research, distinguishing facts from stories is essential. In this commentary, we address common questions regarding verifiable physiological outcomes from their use and provide advice fitness professionals can give […]
Behind the Team: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Health and Performance of Elite Athletes | 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.
Science Spotlight | New Consensus Statement Highlights Care for Adolescent Athletes
New ACSM Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement Published In February 2026, the American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC) produced a new statement, “The Adolescent Athlete and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement. 2025 Update” in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and the Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) […]
Active Voice | Orthostatic Hypotension in Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury
Many perceive paralysis as the most devastating consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI). Yet, among athletes with SCI, autonomic dysfunctions, including impaired blood pressure (BP) control, are also critical, invisible health concerns that can impair cognition, daily activities, and athletic performance. In able-bodied individuals, when moving from lying down to sitting or standing, the autonomic […]
Pregnancy Physical Activity Recommendations | 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.
Science Spotlight | New Travel Award for Graduate, Medical Students
The ACSM Foundation is excited to announce the new Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award to assist students with travel expenses to present their research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. This new award has been established in memory of Brian C Focht, PhD, RD, FACSM, a Professor of Kinesiology and Director of the Exercise and […]
