ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Open Access Journal
The American College of Sports Medicine is pleased to announce Jennifer J. Heisz, Ph.D., as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM). Dr. Heisz was selected from among a pool of many talented and qualified candidates through a rigorous application and interview process. Dr. Heisz is an Associate Professor in the Department […]
Hot Topic | Aerobic vs. Resistance Exercise for Health and Longevity
If you have one hour to exercise at your gym, should you do aerobic, resistance, or half and half? The answer depends on your goal, but most people go to their gym to lose (or maintain) body weight and promote health. In most exercise facilities, we can easily find aerobic equipment (e.g., treadmill, bike, and […]
Science Spotlight | Funding & Volunteer Opportunities, Resilient Scientist Lecture Series & PAA Newsletter
Accepting Applications for the 2026 Boston Marathon Medical Research Funding Program The Boston Athletic Association Medical Research Funding Program provides an annual request for proposal for scientific researchers to conduct research at Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026. Investigators are asked to submit scientific proposals for projects that can be conducted in conjunction with the […]
Active Voice | Exercise Selection for Hamstring Strain Injury Risk Factors
Despite the well-known benefits of participating in sport, it comes with a cost: increased injury risk. Of these, hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) are some of the most frequent in sports like soccer and American football. And though not as catastrophic as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or Achilles tendon rupture, the burden of HSI is still […]
ACSM Announces Support of President’s Plan to Revitalize National Fitness Programs for Youth
INDIANAPOLIS — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its support of President Donald Trump’s executive order to reestablish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) and reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test for U.S. schoolchildren. “These important initiatives align with ACSM’s vision and mission, and we applaud their reinstatement,” said ACSM President […]
9 Facts About Hydration & Electrolytes
9 hydration and electrolyte facts and fallacies to help you better survive training and competing in today’s hotter climate.
Hot Topic | Throwing Injuries in the Baseball Player
The throwing arms of baseball players, especially pitchers, are exposed to some of the most demanding biomechanical loads in sports. These stresses lead to both adaptive and pathologic changes in the shoulder and elbow. As the incidence of throwing-related injuries continues to increase, it is critical that sports medicine specialists have a sound understanding of […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Endorses CSEP Postpartum Guidelines
In March 2025, new evidence-based guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep throughout the first year postpartum were released by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM). The guidelines are intended for women and people, health care providers and exercise professionals on physical activity, […]
ACSM Strategic Plan Update: Where We Stand at the Midway Point
We have crossed the halfway point of our three-year strategic plan, and ACSM volunteers, committees and staff continue to diligently work on the five bold goals, making measurable progress across key areas. Each goal is advancing at its own pace, with a strong focus on alignment and process improvements. For only the second time in […]
Get to Know New ACSM President Carrie A. Jaworski, MD, FACSM
The gavel officially passed at the 2025 ACSM Annual Meeting when Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM became the 69th president of ACSM. Having hit the ground running, we asked Carrie about her vision for the next year, what she hopes to accomplish, what’s she’s excited about and more. How long have you been a member of […]