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 […]
President Biden’s 2025 Proposed Budget, Grant Management and Policy Updates and More
Congressional Briefing with the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus As part of its membership with the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA), ACSM recently participated in a Congressional Briefing supported by the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus. The briefing was put together to discuss the importance of prioritizing physical activity and to promote soon to be introduced omnibus physical activity […]
Exercise After Concussion
Dr. Kern discusses post-concussion rest, care and return to activity, and how recommendations differ between youth and adult athletes.
What Does the Team Physician Need to Know about Initial Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries?
The team physician commonly encounters musculoskeletal injuries resulting from athletic activities, including during practice, training and competition. The most common injuries encountered by a team physician include shoulder dislocation/subluxation, disabled throwing shoulders, elbow ulnar collateral injuries, hamstring injuries, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, meniscus (cartilage) tears, ankle sprains, and groin and hip injuries. Discerning what […]
Continuing Education for Professional Growth
As the associate vice president of certification and credentialing at ACSM, one area I am most passionate about is supporting ACSM’s exercise professionals in navigating their career goals. I have had the distinct pleasure of connecting with numerous stakeholders across the spectrum of the exercise profession: students starting their careers in the exercise sciences, professors […]
Creative Strategies to Amplify Your Research and Scientific Voice
For young researchers, the excitement of publishing is often overshadowed by the questions “Will my work reach a wider audience, or will only a handful read it?” and “If my work is read, will the impact of my work be understood by the reader?” Such concerns can propel students and young professionals to seek innovative […]
Doing What We Mean to Do: Following Through with Fitness Goals
As February comes to a close, I have to ask — have you kept up with your fitness resolutions? We’re in the period where people tend to fall off, after all. If you’re reading this, you’re probably not the kind of person who needs to make a New Years’ resolution to get in shape. But […]