Science Spotlight | Upcoming 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 | Combined Cold Exposure and Exercise Slows Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Progression
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a growing health concern, affecting approximately one in four people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, effective treatment strategies remain limited. While diet and exercise are widely recommended, little is known about how combining cold exposure with exercise might influence NAFLD progression—and the molecular mechanisms behind it. To explore this, […]
ACSM, ACE Announce Education Partnership to Benefit Industry
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) have announced a new collaborative partnership that will strengthen the health and fitness industry. Through this two-year agreement, the organizations will jointly offer high-quality, evidence-based education for health and fitness professionals worldwide. “Our strategic partnership with ACE marks a pivotal moment […]
Performance and Appearance Enhancing Drugs
Why are more teens turning to performance and appearance enhancing drugs (PAEDs)? Don Hooten Jr. of the Taylor Hooten Foundation joins us.
Advocacy of Qualified Exercise Professionals: Why Precise Credentialing Language Matters
In the world of occupational credentialing, words matter. Learn the differences between accreditation, certification, licensure and more.
Fighting for Professional Relevance: Programmatic Accreditation Must Lead the Way
The health fitness industry is at a crossroads. Fitness influencers—who lack formal exercise science education and/or a health fitness certification—often share misleading or oversimplified advice on program design, nutrition, and health/well-being. This type of content can perpetuate misinformation, undermine evidence-based practices, and most importantly, erode public trust in qualified exercise professionals. That erosion of trust […]
Science Spotlight | New ESM Fund Helps Students Cover open Access Costs
The Exercise, Sport and Movement (ESM) journal editors recognize that the cost of publishing open access (the article processing charge, or APC) is often a burden for authors. To help address this burden, the ESM editors are proud to announce the launch of the ESM Student APC Assistance Fund on July 1, 2025. Details: Eligibility: […]
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Open Access Journal
The American College of Sports Medicine is pleased to announce Jennifer J. Heisz, Ph.D., as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM). Dr. Heisz was selected from among a pool of many talented and qualified candidates through a rigorous application and interview process. Dr. Heisz is an Associate Professor in the Department […]
Hot Topic | Aerobic vs. Resistance Exercise for Health and Longevity
If you have one hour to exercise at your gym, should you do aerobic, resistance, or half and half? The answer depends on your goal, but most people go to their gym to lose (or maintain) body weight and promote health. In most exercise facilities, we can easily find aerobic equipment (e.g., treadmill, bike, and […]
ACSM, NCSF Partner to Expand Educational Access for Exercise Professionals
Discover how the ACSM, NCSF partnership is expanding access to quality education for certified exercise professionals.
