Active Voice | Could Cardiorespiratory Fitness Help Preserve Kidney Health as We Age?
Kidney function tends to decline with age, even in people without chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although age-related kidney function decline may initially go unnoticed, progressive deterioration can increase the risk of CKD, cardiovascular complications, and, in severe cases, kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation. Identifying modifiable factors associated with slower kidney function decline before CKD […]
What ‘Super’ Hazel Can Teach Us About Active Aging
About this story The Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging initiative highlights the powerful role physical activity plays in supporting health, function, and quality of life as we age. In this contributor story, Amelia Iams PT, DPT, CKTP, CIDN, CCI shares the lasting influence of her grandmother, “Super Hazel,” whose lifelong commitment to staying active reminds us that […]
Their Why, Our Role: CEPs in the Era of Obesity Pharmacotherapy
Weight loss starts with a question “Would you tell me more about why you want to lose weight?” This is one of my favorite questions to ask patients and clients. The answer usually starts on the surface: to be healthy, to look better, to wear nicer clothes. I’ve learned to keep listening and stay curious. […]
Hot Topic | Three Years Later: Obesity Medications Have Changed – Has the Exercise Profession?
The landscape of medications to treat obesity has rapidly changed since 2023 when we authored A Perspective on Anti-Obesity Medications. Semaglutide had captured public attention, tirzepatide was approaching approval for obesity, and dozens of new therapies were moving through development. The focus of our original perspective was: What does this mean for exercise professionals? Today, […]
Science Spotlight | Deadline Approaching for ACSM Foundation Research Grants
ACSM Foundation Research Grants – Deadline Quickly Approaching Now is the time to apply for the numerous ACSM Foundation awards available to doctoral students and early career professionals. This year, there are eight ACSM Foundation grants available: AMSSM/ACSM Breaking Barriers Research Grant I Clinician Research Grant Carl V. Gisolfi Memorial Fund I Doctoral Student Grant […]
Policy Corner | Policies on Women’s Sports, Surgeon General Nominee, TBI Act Reauthorization
Stay updated on the TBI Act discussions in the Senate and House. Updates on other top current issues including women’s sports.
Exercise Is Medicine Becomes a Requirement in U.S. Cancer Care
Find out how Standard 4.9 will change cancer care, making exercise assessment a crucial part of patient treatment protocols.
Nutrition Guide for Senior Athletes
Why Nutrition Needs Change With Age Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide the body with energy: protein, carbohydrate and fat. Getting the right amounts supports training, recovery and muscle health. The table below shows the daily recommended amounts of each for active older adults. Macronutrients Nutrient Daily Recommended Amount Notes Protein 1.0 to 1.2 g/kg […]
Active Voice | Menstrual Cycle Phase-Based Training: Think Before You Sync
For decades, researchers excluded females from resistance training research, often because of concerns about how endogenous ovarian hormones might influence adaptations. Premenopausal female physiology is unique because ovarian hormone concentrations fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle. In particular, estrogen concentrations typically peak during the late follicular phase before ovulation, while progesterone concentrations peak during the mid-luteal […]
Science Spotlight | October 2026 Highlights
Still time to register for ACSM’s October From Around the Field webinar ACSM’s science webinar series, From Around the Field, 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 […]
