Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q3 2024

Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME material published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). I’m going to do something a little different this quarter and highlight a couple invited commentaries, along with interesting case reports and section articles.   Invited Commentaries The Cannabis Shift: How We Educate and Message […]

ACSM Participates in Move With US Physical Activity Symposium

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On Sept. 19, we were honored to represent ACSM at the Second Annual Physical Activity Alliance Symposium. We were among more than 100 representatives from 75+ organizations in attendance. The symposium was inspiring for many reasons, and we wanted to share some of that inspiration with the wider ACSM community.  The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is a […]

From Activity to Sleep: A Balanced Lifestyle Approach to Brain Health

Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide, and modifiable lifestyle factors may be critical for preventing up to 45% of all-cause dementia occurring after age 65. Two key modifiable risk factors associated with reduced dementia risk and improved brain health are regular physical activity and good quality sleep. Physical activity […]

ACSM Health Literacy Resources

As the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) seeks to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.  In recognition of Health Literacy Month this October, ACSM supports physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in their efforts to share […]

Preventing Overuse Injuries

Andrew Gregory, MD, FAAP, FACSM, FAMSSM

Learn about the difference between overuse and acute injuries, the most common types of overuse injuries, and risk factors for youth athletes.

Post-Games Recovery: Lessons from Olympic Athletes

Now that the 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible performances we were privileged to witness. Over 10,500 of the best athletes in the world from 184 nations competed in 329 medal events over 16 days. As I have experienced with previous Games, I left feeling inspired by the Olympians […]

ACSM’s Essentials of Exercise Oncology | Q&A With the Authors

Released in July 2024, ACSM’s Essentials of Exercise Oncology, was written by leading experts to provide an approachable introduction to exercise oncology and unparalleled preparation for those preparing for credentialing in exercise oncology.   Drs. Schmitz, Schwartz, and Campbell shared more about some of the changes that readers can expect to see in this new book.   A […]

Up in the Air: Air Quality and the 2028 Olympic Games in LA

With the 2028 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games heading to Los Angeles, there’s a big question hovering over everyone’s head: what about all the smog?  According to the American Fitness Index, a partnership between the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation that has been tracking health behaviors and outcomes in America’s […]

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