Hot Topic | Autism and Exercise Participation
Exercise is one of the most effective tools for improving physical and mental health, yet autistic individuals remain one of the most underserved populations in physical activity settings. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes deficits in sensory and communication skills, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and/or activities. Despite the well-established benefits of […]
Exercise Guidance During and Following Youth Cancer Treatment | Infographic
FITT-based (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type) recommendations to help clinicians and exercise professionals implement exercise programs in real-world pediatric oncology settings.
New ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Exercise is a Supportive Care Measure for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
New ACSM Expert Consensus Statement provides the first evidence-based exercise guidance for children and adolescents with cancer, finding that appropriately prescribed exercise is safe and can improve strength, physical function and recovery during and after treatment.
ACSM Advocacy Updates – June 2026
Explore the FY 2027 NIH budget details including funding allocations and research priorities for public health initiatives.
2026 Exercise is Medicine Global Leadership Award Recipients
Each year, individuals whose leadership has advanced the integration of physical activity into healthcare and communities around the world are recognized for their contribution through the EIM Global Leadership award. The award honors leaders who have helped expand the EIM global movement to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard part of health care. […]
Science Spotlight | June 2026 Highlights
Application to serve on an ACSM Pronouncement Writing Group extended. The ACSM Pronouncement Committee is extending the application window until June 26, 2026 11:59 p.m. PT 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 […]
Active Voice | Rethinking Cardiac Aging: Resistance Training is More Than a Muscle Intervention
For decades, we have told our patients, students, and colleagues that aerobic exercise is the cornerstone of cardiovascular health. Walking, running, cycling, and other endurance-based activities have long been viewed as the primary exercise strategies for protecting the aging heart. Resistance training, meanwhile, has largely been prescribed for different reasons—to increase muscle mass, improve strength, […]
Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia in Endurance Sports
Presented by Siemens Healthineers Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Q: The 2022 study mentioned common risk factors such as novice, small BMI, etc. Do you know how age relates as a risk factor for EAH. Many ultra marathons and ultra races have a high number of older […]
From Expo 2025 to Everyday Life: Japan’s Digital Vision for Exercise as Medicine
What would it take for exercise to feel as routine as brushing your teeth, not just for patients in clinics, but for ordinary people going about their daily lives? It’s a question Japan is grappling with urgently. With one of the world’s fastest-aging populations, the country faces growing pressure on its healthcare system and a […]
Being Active with Your Young Child | Rx for Health
Encourage your child to be active to get them started on a lifetime of health. Play and movement activities help children develop important physical abilities, teaching confidence and motivation. Physical activity should be FUN and something they want to do on their own. Early activity is the stepping
stone to an active life.
