Science Spotlight | July 2026 Highlights
ACSM hosts “Fighting Physical Education Decline” webinar July 21, 2026 Physical education requirements are increasingly deprioritized in pre-k through college level curriculum, contributing to a decline in movement and physical activity among younger generations. Join us for this foundational EIM-On Campus (EIM-OC) webinar as we explore the shared purpose that unites us as ACSM members […]
Active Voice | How and Why Does Acute Exercise Boost our Brain?
Our cognitive function, the vital mental processes that allow us to focus, reason, and make decisions, shapes how we navigate the world. For decades, scientists in fields like sports science have extensively investigated how a single bout of exercise improves cognitive function. Yet, the exact brain pathways behind these exercise-induced cognitive improvements have long remained […]
Staying Active with Asthma: Why Air Quality Matters for Healthy Communities
For many people living with asthma, being physically active can feel complicated. Some worry that exercise will trigger symptoms or make breathing more difficult. Yet research continues to show that regular physical activity is one of the most important ways people with asthma can support their overall health and quality of life. As summer begins, […]
New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Growing Population
By 2040, most cancer survivors in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. Many will survive for five or more years, which means that they will be living with the combined threats of aging and cancer well past their initial diagnosis. Cancer and its treatments can accelerate typical aging, hastening the decline toward […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Releases New Expert Consensus Statement
ACSM is pleased to announce the publication of a new pronouncement, “Initial Exercise Guidelines for Children and Adolescents during and beyond Cancer Treatments: ACSM Expert Consensus Statement.” The paper is published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and was chaired by Alejandro Lucia, MD, PhD and authored by the expert writing group […]
Hot Topic | Autism and Exercise Participation
Exercise is one of the most effective tools for improving physical and mental health, yet autistic individuals remain one of the most underserved populations in physical activity settings. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes deficits in sensory and communication skills, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and/or activities. Despite the well-established benefits of […]
ACSM Advocacy Updates – June 2026
Explore the FY 2027 NIH budget details including funding allocations and research priorities for public health initiatives.
2026 Exercise is Medicine Global Leadership Award Recipients
Each year, individuals whose leadership has advanced the integration of physical activity into healthcare and communities around the world are recognized for their contribution through the EIM Global Leadership award. The award honors leaders who have helped expand the EIM global movement to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard part of health care. […]
Science Spotlight | June 2026 Highlights
Application to serve on an ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group extended. The ACSM Pronouncement Committee is extending the application window until June 26, 2026 11:59 p.m. PT 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 […]
Active Voice | Rethinking Cardiac Aging: Resistance Training is More Than a Muscle Intervention
For decades, we have told our patients, students, and colleagues that aerobic exercise is the cornerstone of cardiovascular health. Walking, running, cycling, and other endurance-based activities have long been viewed as the primary exercise strategies for protecting the aging heart. Resistance training, meanwhile, has largely been prescribed for different reasons—to increase muscle mass, improve strength, […]
