Science Spotlight | New Webinar, Research Opportunities, Endorsed Guidelines and More

ACSM From Around 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 […]

Science Spotlight | Nominations Open for NIH Early-Stage Investigator Lecture

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Call for Nominations: 2026 NIH Office of Disease Prevention Early-Stage Investigator Lecture The Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) at the National Institutes of Health is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Early Stage Investigator Lecture. The award is given annually to early career scientists who have made significant prevention research contributions but who have not […]

Hot Topic | Exercise as a Pain Management Modality

Pain does not always need a pill, sometimes a barbell might be part of the necessary prescription. This idea may seem counterintuitive; when experiencing pain, the thought of exercising may sound daunting. However, exercise is a powerful stimulus, a fact routinely highlighted in health and fitness literature. There are countless studies and articles that cover […]

Active Voice | Combined Cold Exposure and Exercise Slows Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Progression

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a growing health concern, affecting approximately one in four people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, effective treatment strategies remain limited. While diet and exercise are widely recommended, little is known about how combining cold exposure with exercise might influence NAFLD progression—and the molecular mechanisms behind it. To explore this, […]

Science Spotlight | New ESM Fund Helps Students Cover open Access Costs

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The Exercise, Sport and Movement (ESM) journal editors recognize that the cost of publishing open access (the article processing charge, or APC) is often a burden for authors. To help address this burden, the ESM editors are proud to announce the launch of the ESM Student APC Assistance Fund on July 1, 2025. Details: Eligibility: […]

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 […]

Active Voice | Support During Pregnancy Loss Through Physical Activity

Pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is a common complication during early-stage pregnancy, with approximately 44 pregnancy losses occurring globally each minute. The devastation that accompanies a loss predispose women to psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety. It is estimated that of the women who experience a loss, over a third will experience depression, nearly a quarter […]

Hot Topic | Osteoarthritis and Physical Therapy

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in the middle- an older-age population. There are over 600 million worldwide with OA, the knee being the most affected joint. In the absence of effective non-opioid pharmacologic therapies for knee pain, OA remains a key driver of the opioid epidemic and healthcare […]

Science Spotlight | New ACSM Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement Published 

In January 2024, the American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC) produced a new statement, “The Team Physician Consensus Statement 2024 Update” in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and the Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) journals.  This latest TPCC consensus statement covers the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of […]

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

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. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University