Science Spotlight | New Travel Award for Graduate, Medical Students

The ACSM Foundation is excited to announce the new Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award to assist students with travel expenses to present their research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. This new award has been established in memory of Brian C Focht, PhD, RD, FACSM, a Professor of Kinesiology and Director of the Exercise and […]
Hot Topic | Challenging Postural Control Through Stroboscopic Eyewear

Sight is one of the key sensory inputs for maintaining upright posture, regardless of whether a person is playing a sport or standing in line at the grocery store. Visual processing helps a person understand body position alongside the vestibular and somatosensory systems. If we compromise any of these key sensory inputs, the common result […]
Court Prevents NIH Research Award Indirect Cost Cap Policy, and Another Shutdown Deadline Approaches

The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
The Rise of Clinical Exercise Physiologist Roles in Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation

Virtual cardiac rehabilitation is rapidly expanding and creating new opportunities for ACSM-CEPs. CEPA’s latest post highlights key differences between center-based and virtual CR and explains how the Virtual Ventures Oversight Committee is working to uphold standards and support ACSM-CEPs entering this growing space.
Science Spotlight | Webinar Opportunities and More

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 […]
Active Voice | How Exercise May Suppress Cancer Growth

Over the last decades, the field of exercise medicine has advanced dramatically. It is now widely acknowledged that exercise provides a broad range of health-related benefits for individuals with any type of cancer and at any stage, including improved muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, chronic inflammation, immune function, pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression. Exercise […]
Senate Hearing Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Health Care Affordability and the Need for Prevention‑Focused Solutions

Uncover the key discussions on health care affordability, premiums, and deductibles from the recent Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Stronger Together: Using the Power of Partnerships to Build Active Communities

Explore the importance of community partnerships in promoting active lifestyles through collaboration among organizations and agencies.
Science Spotlight | Thank you to 2025 From Around the Field Webinar Presenters

As we strive to fulfill our mission in the best manner possible, we want to thank the presenters for their time and service for participating in our 2025 science webinar series. This past year, ACSM highlighted seven presenters from different international and regional chapters which included: We would also like to thank the attendees for […]
Hot Topic | Mental Toughness Is Trainable for Collegiate Athletes

In my dual role as a mental performance specialist and researcher, I spend a lot of time in collegiate weight rooms, training rooms, and team meetings. One pattern is hard to ignore: we plan physical development with surgical precision, but we often assume mental toughness will “take care of itself.” Strength, power, GPS loads, sleep, […]