Air Pollution Is Hurting Athletic Performance and Health—ACSM Honors Top Paper Offering Practical Solutions
Air pollution exposure is linked to decreased endurance, impaired lung function & cognitive effects that can influence decision-making and athletic performance.
ACSM Certification Board Expands Eligibility Pathway for Students in Programs Seeking CAAHEP Accreditation
The American College of Sports Medicine’s Committee on Certification and Registry Boards Executive Council (ACSM Certification Board) has approved an amendment to the eligibility requirements for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP®) and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP®) certifications. The amendment expands the eligibility pathway for candidates graduating from academic programs that have formally initiated the Commission on […]
Science Spotlight | May 2026
Accepting applications to serve on an ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group The ACSM Pronouncement Committee is looking for ACSM members in good standing to serve as an author for a recently approved update to the previous “Nutrition and Athletic Performance” position stand. This update will be in coordination with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) […]
Hot Topic | Maximizing Human Potential Through Exercise & Technology
I am truly honored to give the upcoming Joseph B. Wolffe Memorial Lecture at the 73rd ACSM Annual Meeting. However, contemplating what to talk about after almost half a century spent researching the interactions between exercise training, nutrition, and their impact on human health and performance required careful reflection! As a former competitive athlete and […]
Being Active When You Have Peripheral Arterial Disease | Rx for Health
Studies show that participating in a supervised PAD exercise program helps lessen the amount of aching or cramping you have in your calves, butt or thighs when walking.
Being Active During the Perimenopausal Years | Rx for Health
Regular physical activity improves heart health, mood, and sleep, and may aid in reduction of hot flashes, suggesting that exercise may be a good alternative or companion to medication.
Being Active When You Have Parkinson’s Disease | Rx for Health
Research clearly shows that regular exercise can reduce the severity of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms and slow down the progression of the signs of the disease.
Being Active When You Have A Pacemaker | Rx for Health
A pacemaker helps keep your heart beating safely at rest and during exercise. Gradually increasing your level of physical activity can help you return to activities that are important to you.
Being Active for a Healthy Weight | Rx for Health
Being active is essential to keeping weight off once you’ve lost it. Even if you don’t lose weight, being more active decreases your risk of diabetes or heart problems – and you’ll just feel good.
Being Active When You Have Osteoporosis | Rx for Health
People with osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone mass) can reduce their risk of falls and fractures through the right kinds of physical activity.
