State Legislation Update: February 2026
State legislatures across the country are advancing proposals that incentivize physical activity, recognize fitness services in tax policy, and integrate exercise more formally into healthcare delivery frameworks. ACSM and Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) is actively monitoring these measures for their potential impact on professional standards, workforce recognition, and the evolving role […]
Updates on Government Funding, NIH Modernization Hearing
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
How many daily steps do you REALLY NEED for health?
Do you really need to get 10,000 steps a day to promote and maintain health? In the video below, Colin Carriker, PhD, ACSM-EP, FAHA breaks down the science behind step counts and lets you know how many steps you really need to stay healthy. Ready to learn even more? This video is part of a […]
Science Spotlight | New Consensus Statement Highlights Care for Adolescent Athletes
New ACSM Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement Published In February 2026, the American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC) produced a new statement, “The Adolescent Athlete and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement. 2025 Update” in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and the Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) […]
Active Voice | Orthostatic Hypotension in Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury
Many perceive paralysis as the most devastating consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI). Yet, among athletes with SCI, autonomic dysfunctions, including impaired blood pressure (BP) control, are also critical, invisible health concerns that can impair cognition, daily activities, and athletic performance. In able-bodied individuals, when moving from lying down to sitting or standing, the autonomic […]
Pregnancy Physical Activity Recommendations | Infographic
Explore the economic cost of physical inactivity and discover how regular activity reduces healthcare expenses and boosts productivity. Infographic developed by the ACSM American Fitness Index.
Board of Trustees Q4 Approved Actions
Board of Trustees Q4 Approved Actions The following action items were approved by the ACSM Board of Trustees during the fourth quarter: Science and Publications Operations Governance
ACSM President’s Update, Q1 2026
As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for the time, energy and care you continue to invest in ACSM. Our College is strong because of the people who show up — in committee meetings, in chapter leadership, in our journals, in our certification programs, and in advocacy efforts that protect and advance our […]
Message from the ACSM CEO, January 2026
As we begin the first quarter of the year, I want to thank you for the momentum you all continue to bring to ACSM’s work. With my first year as permanent CEO nearly under my belt, I’m especially appreciative of the partnership, trust and leadership that make this work possible. Leadership is never a linear, predictable path. If you ask me, President Jaworksi, ACSM’s Board of […]
ACSM Members to Support Athletes at 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Multiple ACSM members named to support athletes from around the globe at 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
