The health fitness industry is at a crossroads. Fitness influencers—who lack formal exercise science education and/or a health fitness certification—often
Effective July 10, 2025, the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Board (CCRB) will provide commonly used metabolic equations and
Over the past few years, the CCRB Executive Council (CCRB EC) initiated a comprehensive review of ACSM’s certification programs to
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
The global fitness industry is witnessing a surge in demand for inclusive platforms designed for individuals with disabilities (IWDs), with
I fear getting sick when I travel to competitions. Anything I can eat to prevent illness? What’s the best diet
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
