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ACSM Blog

Homepage blog for ACSM. Covers issues in science, medicine and health/fitness, as well as matters relevant to members such as professional development and industry news.

The 2025 ACSM American Fitness Index has added new indicators: trail miles, splashpads, and pickleball and dual-use courts.
CSMR editor-in-Chief Dr. Shawn Kane highlights selected articles published in Current Sports Medicine Reports during Q2, 2025.
As we age it's important to prioritize athletic recovery. Check out these science-backed tips on recovery for active older adults
Learn about the recovery and return to play process for three NBA stars after suffering a torn Achilles in the

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in the middle- an older-age population. There are

Open access (OA) publishing has significantly transformed the landscape of scientific research, providing exciting opportunities for greater accessibility, collaboration, and
ESSR's 2024 Paper of the Year features a visual abstract, video abstract and journal club questions that easily bring the

Addressing a Growing Need According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 31 children is

ACSM, in partnership with Exercise Connection, offers the Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate®, a unique course and credential that gives you

Dr. Linda Pescatello's contributions to the field of exercise science and to ACSM have been significant. Learn about her legacy