ACSM’s Old Headquarters: A Sunset Leads to a Sunrise
When I view the picture that accompanies this blog post, it reminds me of the old adage “Is the glass half full, or is it half empty?” In the first week of July, I was able to fly out to Indianapolis to meet up with the ACSM Office of Museum, History and Archives’ liasons, Creative […]
Is Healthy Weight Gain in Athletes Realistic?
As a dietitian in the United States Army, many soldiers have sought nutritional advice from me with the goal of gaining muscle or bulking up before going to Ranger School. Many professional and recreational athletes likewise want to intentionally gain weight for reasons that include increased strength or power or being at a heavier body […]
Anti-Doping Efforts in Paris 2024
After years of waiting, the summer Olympics are finally here. All attention will turn to the amazing feats of athletes from all over the world. Spectators, media and fans will witness the highs and lows as dreams are made (and broken) against the spectacular backdrop of Paris. Many friends and family will debrief after the […]
6 Ways to Support Your Clients’ Mental & Physical Well-Being
Regular physical activity provides several long-term benefits that can help prevent and treat mental health disorders. Check out these six tips for fitness professionals looking to support their clients’ mental well-being developed by the ACSM American Fitness Index. Click on image to download PDF.
IDEA and ACSM Solidify Ongoing Event Partnership, Announce 2025 Health & Fitness Summit
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) are pleased to announce their continued collaboration in hosting the highly anticipated 2025 IDEA® & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. This dynamic partnership reaffirms their shared commitment to revolutionizing the health and fitness landscape through cutting-edge education. The 2025 IDEA & ACSM Health […]
Health and Safety of Female Wrestlers
Blum and Woodroffe of the University of Iowa Athletics Department discuss considerations for the health and safety of female wrestlers.
ACSM Releases 3 New Pronouncements
In July, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® (MSSE) titled “Testing in Intermittent Sports — Importance for Training and Performance Optimization in Adult Athletes.” This Expert Consensus Statement provides an overview of available tests in different exercise domains identified as relevant (from assessment of single explosive actions to […]
A Crash Course in Olympic Rugby
One of the greatest developments in modern Olympics was the creation of the International Olympic Committees’ (IOC’s) Olympic Agenda 2020, which sought to safeguard Olympic values and strengthen the role of sport in modern society. In essence, this agenda permitted host countries’ organizing committees to propose new sports for the Games they would be hosting. The […]
Summertime and the 24-Hour Day: Get Teens Moving!
Everyone looks forward to the summer, especially teens. In the United States, this two- to three-month period is typically characterized by sleeping in, catching up on shows and taking part in assorted adventures. But today’s adventures may be different than those of the past. Just in case parents of today’s teens needed a reminder, we […]
Capital Region Leads Nation’s Fittest Cities in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
Health of Americans Dips Due to Mental Health, Physical Well-being and Lack of Sleep Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington, are the top cities in the 17th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance […]