GSSI Presented Webinar Q&A | Supporting Female Athletes
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As the Sun Sets, My Heart is Full | A Note From ACSM President Volpe
“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I love good sunsets. Every one is different, but they all have two things in common: they always bring incredible joy with their breathtaking beauty, and that beauty helps to end the day. Sunsets make great analogies as well because, as the […]
Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q1 2025
Happy April and welcome to the highlights and review of the AMAZING material published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). See you in Atlanta! From time-to-time CSMR publishes Invited Commentaries. I’ve highlighted an important Invited Commentary from this past quarter below: Rural-Nonrural Disparities in Sports Medicine Access in Secondary School Athletics […]
Networking Tips for Students at the ACSM Annual Meeting
The ACSM Annual Meeting provides students with opportunities to connect with sports medicine professionals, grow their skills and build lasting relationships with peers and mentors. To help you make the most of your time at the conference, the ACSM Student Affairs Committee has compiled a list of networking tips tailored specifically for students. Networking Tips […]
House Approves Budget Resolution, NIH Leadership and Grant Review Updates
Updates on potential Congressional tax cuts and spending reductions, progress on Jay Bhattacharya’s vetting for NIH directorship, and the resumption of NIH’s grant review meetings.
Sit Less, Move More, and Exercise: The Reasons Why
You can’t out-run a sedentary lifestyle. New research shows that light-intensity physical activity is an important part of your routine for health.
A Legacy of Mentorship, Research, and Leadership in Exercise Science: Linda S. Pescatello, PhD, FACSM, FAHA
Dr. Linda Pescatello’s contributions to the field of exercise science and to ACSM have been significant. Learn about her legacy of leadership and mentorship.
Heat, Climate Change and Work Protections
Learn about OSHA’s proposed rule that aims to protect workers from heat illness with hydration, rest breaks, and temperature monitoring.
Importance of Exercise in Hypertension Identification and Management
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, remains the leading modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factor. It is estimated that nearly half of American adults have hypertension, which is defined as a resting systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80 mmHg. Even more alarming, […]
Policy Corner: Developments Associated With the New Administration
We continue to monitor and assess the rapidly changing developments in the nation’s capital and their potential impact on ACSM’s vision and mission. We are actively looking for opportunities to communicate ACSM’s position and influence decisions regarding the critical importance of scientific research and access to physical activity for all citizens. Here are the latest […]