Getting Things Moving: How to Inspire Healthy Living in Kids
Dr. Coleman shares valuable insights on starting a habit of regular physical activity in children, leading to a lifetime of health and fitness.
Understanding the Energy Requirements of Paralympic Athletes
With the growing participation of athletes with disabilities in competitive sports, there is an increased need for specialized nutritional support tailored to their unique physiological differences. These athletes often exhibit distinct body compositions, metabolic rates, training loads and activity patterns compared to their peers without disabilities. Sports nutritionists, especially those working with Paralympic athletes, have […]
ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2nd Edition | Q&A With Editors Walt Thompson and Cemal Ozemek
Released in January 2024, ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2nd Edition, is updated to include the latest advancements and current best practice recommendations. Led by editors Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, RCEP, P.D., and Cemal Ozemek, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, FACSM, a team of international experts provide an evidence-based approach to exercise as intervention for more than 35 […]
5 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes and Exercise
Dr. Colberg shares 5 key things that people with diabetes should know about exercise, including how exercise impacts blood glucose levels.
Get to Know ACSM President-Elect Carrie Jaworski
Carrie Jaworski, M.D., FACSM, was voted ACSM’s 2024 president-elect and will officially step into the role after the 2024 ACSM Annual Meeting. Based in Park City, Utah, Dr. Jaworski is a board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician at Intermountain Health — Park City as well as the associate director of sports performance and medical […]
GSSI Webinar Q&A: An Update on Caffeine and Exercise Performance
Miss the webinar? Access it below. Webinar Recording Q: Do you know caffeine’s impact on the fascia I’ve seen some things saying caffeine has negative effects of fascia system? To be honest, I have not seen any peer-reviewed scientific papers on the effects of caffeine ingestion on fascia. Q: There has been a lot of […]
Exercise for Autism: An Important Piece of the Puzzle
“Our kids won’t want to do that; they don’t like to exercise.” When I first proposed an exercise program for autistic children at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius University, that was a response I often heard. The reasons why autistic individuals won’t exercise are as varied as the individuals themselves: uninterested, difficulty moving, picked last […]
Clinical Highlights from Sports Medicine Reports | 2024 Q1
Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME case reports and section articles published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). We are going to start with some interesting and educational case reports that were published. Case reports are a great way to learn whether a condition is rare or uncommon or […]
EXPLORE Act, FY2025 Gov’t Budget Updates and ACSM Supports the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program
EXPLORE ACT In a significant milestone for outdoor enthusiasts nationwide, the House of Representatives has passed the groundbreaking EXPLORE Act by a resounding voice vote. This innovative policy package represents a monumental step forward in enhancing outdoor recreation experiences on public lands and waters across the United States. Crafted as a bipartisan effort, the EXPLORE […]
Understanding Exercise Physiology for the Diabetic Youth Athlete
Dr. Colberg shares her expertise on how the body responds physiologically to different types of sports and activities in diabetic youth.
