Science Spotlight | June 2025
Check out the latest episode of ACSM’s Healthy Youth Sports Podcast series The newest installment of Healthy Youth Sports, features Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, diving into the network’s groundbreaking Take Back Sports initiative. Kevin shares insights on the Take Back Sports program’s vision and why storytelling and culture change are at […]
Active Voice | Walking Pace, Genetic Predisposition, and Brain Health
Your brain is the conductor of your life. It controls movement, stores memories, makes decisions, and forms your identity. This is why declines in brain health, such as during the development of dementia – a broad term for diseases that cause a progressive decline in cognitive function and affects daily living – are so devastating. […]
Advancing Open Access: ESM’s Contributions to Equity and Innovation in Scientific Publishing
Open access (OA) publishing has significantly transformed the landscape of scientific research, providing exciting opportunities for greater accessibility, collaboration, and public engagement. At Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM), an ACSM journal, we are exploring these opportunities while confronting the challenges inherent in OA publishing.
Decoding the 2024 Paper of the Year: Bringing Sleep, Metabolism, and Exercise into the Undergraduate Classroom
ESSR’s 2024 Paper of the Year features a visual abstract, video abstract and journal club questions that easily bring the topic of sleep, metabolism and exercise into the classroom.
Supporting Physical Activity Initiatives in Rural Communities
Rural-dwelling individuals have higher rates of physical inactivity and chronic diseases — as well as lower life expectancies and poorer health outcomes — than those living in urban areas. The implementation of physical activity interventions should be encouraged in such communities to improve health and reduce disease risk. However, there are multiple considerations unique to […]
Policy Corner | ACSM Introduces ‘Congress Plus’ Advocacy Platform
PHIT Bill Included in Reconciliation Bill On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee passed its portion of the fiscal year (FY) 2025 reconciliation bill by a 26-19 vote, advancing several significant changes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Among the most notable provisions, the bill would, for the first […]
Hot Topic | Strength & Power Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common musculoskeletal disorder globally, affecting nearly 600 million people, or 7.6% of the population. Pain and loss of physical function are often the main limiting factors that impede aging adults from living a fulfilling, active life. While a well-rounded exercise program is recommended for OA management, strength and power training […]
Science Spotlight | Level Up Your Network With a New Hub for Performance Professionals
Gatorade has launched the Gatorade Fieldhouse, a dedicated online forum designed to connect and educate sports and health performance professionals. This new platform serves as a central hub built by and for practitioners in the field, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and knowledge sharing. The Gatorade Fieldhouse enables ACSM members to connect with a […]
A Quick Guide to Advocacy
Want to make a difference in your community? Four tips to get yourself started in participating in local advocacy.
Take Back Sports | ESPN’s Support of Youth Sports
Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, dives into the network’s groundbreaking Take Back Sports initiative.
