GSSI Webinar Q&A: An Update on Caffeine and Exercise Performance
Miss the webinar? Access it below. Webinar Recording Q: Do you know caffeine’s impact on the fascia I’ve seen some things saying caffeine has negative effects of fascia system? To be honest, I have not seen any peer-reviewed scientific papers on the effects of caffeine ingestion on fascia. Q: There has been a lot of […]
Exercise for Autism: An Important Piece of the Puzzle
“Our kids won’t want to do that; they don’t like to exercise.” When I first proposed an exercise program for autistic children at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius University, that was a response I often heard. The reasons why autistic individuals won’t exercise are as varied as the individuals themselves: uninterested, difficulty moving, picked last […]
IRS Recognizes Exercise as Medical Treatment | Guidance For Healthcare Providers
Unlock the advantages of tax-free medical spending accounts for exercise and understand how to access treatment options effectively.
Clinical Highlights from Sports Medicine Reports | 2024 Q1
Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME case reports and section articles published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). We are going to start with some interesting and educational case reports that were published. Case reports are a great way to learn whether a condition is rare or uncommon or […]
EXPLORE Act, FY2025 Gov’t Budget Updates and ACSM Supports the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program
EXPLORE ACT In a significant milestone for outdoor enthusiasts nationwide, the House of Representatives has passed the groundbreaking EXPLORE Act by a resounding voice vote. This innovative policy package represents a monumental step forward in enhancing outdoor recreation experiences on public lands and waters across the United States. Crafted as a bipartisan effort, the EXPLORE […]
Exercise Is Medicine: Revisiting Its Vital Role in Healthcare Amidst Disappointing Trends in Physical Activity Advice
Examine the vital role of exercise as a critical element for health and well-being, based on recent health survey findings.
Understanding Exercise Physiology for the Diabetic Youth Athlete
Dr. Colberg shares her expertise on how the body responds physiologically to different types of sports and activities in diabetic youth.
Visceral Fatness and “BrainAge”
There is little doubt that our brain changes as we age, with changes in structure that contribute to cognitive decline over time. However, the degree of change is highly variable across individuals in terms of its onset, rate and magnitude. How should we behave, and what should we change to ensure that our brains stay […]
Exercise Oncology: Ready for Prime Time
The field of exercise and cancer (exercise oncology) has a long history. In 1911, findings were published documenting that being more physically active was associated with lower risk of colon cancer. Throughout the 20th century, animal model experiments repeatedly showed that exercise slowed tumor growth. In the late 1980s, Winningham and MacVicar carried out the […]
ACSM and EIM: Developing a Network of Trusted Exercise Professionals
Individuals seeking expert guidance in becoming physically active face a marketplace full of exercise professionals with certifications from several reputable, and sometimes not-so-reputable, organizations. With so many exercise certifications available in the U.S. market, there is often widespread confusion as to who are trusted sources of expert guidance. The American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) has […]
