The Future of Fitness: ACSM Announces Top Trends for 2026
Delve into the 2026 fitness trends report and learn how wearable technology is transforming health and fitness.
Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | Strength Training in Older Adults
Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Q: What kind of tech support did (does) Vivo provide to overcome that particular barrier to success? Q: How long is each class- 30 minutes? An hour? And how much is the class focused on strength? Vs. cardio, stretching, etc. Q: what […]
Federal Government Shutdown, National Efforts to Promote Physical Activity, and More | October Updates
Understand the implications of the federal government shutdown, national efforts to promote physical activity, and more advocacy updates.
Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q4 2025
CSMR editor-in-Chief Dr. Shawn Kane highlights selected articles published in Current Sports Medicine Reports during Q2, 2025.
Science Spotlight | New Webinar, Research Opportunities, Endorsed Guidelines 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 | From Heart to Head: Improving Inhibitory Control through Cardiovascular Training in Physically Inactive Young Adults
Whether stopping a car in an emergency, biting your tongue in a heated moment, or holding back from a risky move in a game, inhibitory control helps us pause before we act. This essential mental skill allows us to resist impulses, stay focused, and make sound decisions under pressure — whether in daily life, social […]
Investing in Movement: The Economic Case for Physical Activity
Physical inactivity drives up healthcare costs and lowers productivity, costing the U.S. billions annually. Investing in physical activity infrastructure not only improves health but also stimulates economic growth and community vitality.
ACSM Presidential Update: Advocating for You on Capitol Hill
September has been an extremely busy month here at ACSM as it relates to physical activity and advocacy, and I am proud to have been able to help to represent all of you along the way. With the recent announcement of the re-establishment of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (PCSFN) and the […]
Science Spotlight | Nominations Open for NIH Early-Stage Investigator Lecture
Call for Nominations: 2026 NIH Office of Disease Prevention Early-Stage Investigator Lecture The Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) at the National Institutes of Health is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Early Stage Investigator Lecture. The award is given annually to early career scientists who have made significant prevention research contributions but who have not […]
Hot Topic | Exercise as a Pain Management Modality
Pain does not always need a pill, sometimes a barbell might be part of the necessary prescription. This idea may seem counterintuitive; when experiencing pain, the thought of exercising may sound daunting. However, exercise is a powerful stimulus, a fact routinely highlighted in health and fitness literature. There are countless studies and articles that cover […]
