Science Spotlight | Apply Soon: ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group
Deadline Approaching: Applications to serve on an ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group. The application window to submit for authorship in an update to the previous “Nutrition and Athletic Performance” position stand is approaching, June 5, 2026 11:59pm PT. The ACSM Pronouncement Committee is looking for qualified experts including representation from all genders, early to late career […]
Active Voice | Exercise Improves Cerebrovascular Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Over the past decade, we have recognized that brain changes do not begin when cognitive symptoms appear. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias, the underlying pathophysiological processes may develop silently over many years, and cerebrovascular dysfunction is likely to be one of the earliest abnormalities. This perspective shaped a primary question of our recent […]
Science Spotlight | May 2026
Accepting applications to serve on an ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group The ACSM Pronouncement Committee is looking for ACSM members in good standing to serve as an author for a recently approved update to the previous “Nutrition and Athletic Performance” position stand. This update will be in coordination with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) […]
Hot Topic | Maximizing Human Potential Through Exercise & Technology
I am truly honored to give the upcoming Joseph B. Wolffe Memorial Lecture at the 73rd ACSM Annual Meeting. However, contemplating what to talk about after almost half a century spent researching the interactions between exercise training, nutrition, and their impact on human health and performance required careful reflection! As a former competitive athlete and […]
Science Spotlight | Student Activities, Opportunities at ACSM26
Students: Career-building opportunities at the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting in SLC ACSM will again provide opportunities for students to engage in activities and career development opportunities at the ACSM Student Lounge, sponsored by the University of Tampa, Barry University, and Lebanon Valley College. Meet experts working in a variety of fields and connect with potential employers through the ACSM Career Center to […]
Hot Topic | How Many Steps Do You Really Need?
If you own a smartphone or wearable device, chances are you already track your daily steps. Step counting has become one of the most popular ways people monitor their physical activity, and for good reason, steps are simple, intuitive, and easy to track throughout the day. But how many daily steps are actually associated with […]
Science Spotlight | April 2026 Highlights
ACSM’s 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, the […]
Active Voice | Midlife Physical Activity and Heart Failure Prevention
Heart failure does not develop overnight. Rather, it is a disease that can progress over several decades; long before symptoms are apparent to the individual or their physician. During later, clinical stages of heart failure, it can be very difficult for the individual to be physically active at any level. While clinical heart failure is […]
Hot Topic | Physiological Assessments Using Muscle Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (mNIRS)
What is muscle near-infrared spectroscopy (mNIRS)? Muscle near-infrared spectroscopy (mNIRS) is a non-invasive technique that can be used to measure the changes in blood volume and oxygenation responses within the smaller diameter blood vessels in skeletal muscle. This is possible because near infrared light (~700-900 nm) emitted into biological tissues can help determine the oxygenation […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Releases New Position Stand on Resistance Training
ACSM is pleased to announce the publication of a new position stand titled: Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews. The paper will be published in the April 2026 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and chaired by Stuart M. Phillips, PhD […]
