How to Prescribe Exercise for Brain Health
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are among the world’s foremost health and economic challenges, impacting over 55 million people worldwide and costing more than 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars in 2019 alone. With no imminent cure, there is an urgent need for interventions that reduce dementia risk in healthy older adults. Physical exercise is one of the greatest […]
Active Voice | New Insights on Motivating Factors and Muscle Strengthening Activity
It is well established that muscle-strengthening activity counters the effects of age- and cancer-related muscle loss and confers multiple health benefits across the adult lifespan, including improved physical functioning and psychological well-being. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAGA) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines recommend adults of all ages participate in muscle-strengthening […]
Science Spotlight | December 2025
Last chance to apply for ACSM “Breaking Barriers” research grant ACSM has partnered with the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) to offer a new grant for physician members (MD/DO or international equivalent). This collaboration is designed to support innovative research focused on the health and wellbeing of traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. […]
Hot Topic | Physical Activity and ADHD in Children: Moving Towards Bright Futures
I have a daughter who is a lot like me. She gets totally consumed by screens, makes her sister late to school every morning, does anything to avoid homework, and loses her instrument on concert days. These qualities, I know, come from me. She is 11 now and the world will soon ask her to […]
Gratitude is More Than Just a 9-letter Word
If you are anything like me, you sometimes struggle to fully express how thankful you are for someone or something. You want the recipients to understand just how deeply you appreciate them, but finding the right words is not always easy. That is where I found myself as I began drafting this message. I struggled […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Publishes new Expert Consensus Statement on Blood Doping
In November, a new ACSM pronouncement titled, “ACSM Consensus Statement: Blood Doping in Sport” was published in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) journal. Consensus Statements are official pronouncements of the College and represent ACSM’s stance on the topic at hand. They provide a mechanism by which the College can make an […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends – November 2025
The government shutdown ends after 43 days, restoring operations and services for millions of Americans across the nation.
Medicare Greenlights Coverage for Physical Activity Assessments, Boosting Exercise Referral Efforts
Understand the new Medicare physical activity assessments that will be covered starting January 1, 2026, and their impact.
Active Voice | Maximizing Football Safety: What is the Role of the Guardian Cap?
Over the last two decades or so, head impacts and concussions sustained during sports, especially football, have become a key safety issue. What are the implications of multiple concussions? How many head impacts are too many? Even if an impact doesn’t cause a concussion, could it be causing harm to the brain? How hard is […]
Science Spotlight | Student Webinar, Research Participation and Professional Updates
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 […]