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 […]
Being Active When You Have Type 2 Diabetes | Rx for Health
Being active is a great way to improve the way your body uses insulin and burn more calories to control your weight.
Being Active When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis | Rx for Health
If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, being active is an important way to improve your RA symptoms.
Being Active During Pregnancy | Rx for Health
Women should be active throughout pregnancy, starting as early as they can. Studies show that physical activity during the first trimester is safe for the baby.
Being Active When You Have Prediabetes | Rx for Health
Prediabetes is the step before developing type 2 diabetes. Being active and shedding a few pounds are proven strategies that can actually prevent or delay it.
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, […]
