Science Spotlight | Apply Soon: ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group
Deadline Approaching: Applications to serve on an ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group. The application window to submit for authorship in an update to the previous “Nutrition and Athletic Performance” position stand is approaching, June 5, 2026 11:59pm PT. The ACSM Pronouncement Committee is looking for qualified experts including representation from all genders, early to late career […]
Active Voice | Exercise Improves Cerebrovascular Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Over the past decade, we have recognized that brain changes do not begin when cognitive symptoms appear. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias, the underlying pathophysiological processes may develop silently over many years, and cerebrovascular dysfunction is likely to be one of the earliest abnormalities. This perspective shaped a primary question of our recent […]
ACSM Advocacy Updates – May 2026
Learn about the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act and how it aims to improve public health through physical activity.
Dr. Liz Joy on the Inaugural Rathbone/Drinkwater Lecture at the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting | Podcast
ACSM Historian Sean Walsh, PhD, FACSM, talks with Liz Joy, MD, MPH, FACSM, about the upcoming 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting. The conversation focuses on the impact of woman on ACSM over the years, and Dr. Joy’s invitation to deliver the inaugural Rathbone/Drinkwater Lecture at this year’s meeting.
Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | GSSI Labs App: Real-World Research and Insights
Presented by: Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. What are your perspectives and qualitative observations associated with daily wellness journal entries of your application users? I strongly believe that pairing an individual’s subjective responses with their biometric data tells a more compelling story and provides more actionable guidance. […]
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.
