Science Spotlight | Student Activities, Opportunities at ACSM26

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Students: Career-building opportunities at the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting in SLC ACSM will again provide opportunities for students to engage in activities and career development opportunities at the ACSM Student Lounge, sponsored by the University of Tampa, Barry University, and Lebanon Valley College.   Meet experts working in a variety of fields and connect with potential employers through the ACSM Career Center to […]

Hot Topic | How Many Steps Do You Really Need?

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If you own a smartphone or wearable device, chances are you already track your daily steps. Step counting has become one of the most popular ways people monitor their physical activity, and for good reason, steps are simple, intuitive, and easy to track throughout the day. But how many daily steps are actually associated with […]

CEO Update, April 2026

Katie Feltman, CAE, ACSM Chief Executive Officer

As ACSM celebrates its volunteer leaders, the CEO reflects on leadership transitions, shares updates to The DASH, and introduces a more streamlined, “insider” approach to member communications.

President’s Update, April 2026

Carrie A. Jaworski, MD, FACSM, FAAFPACSM President 2025-2026

As she approaches the close of her presidential term, Dr. Jaworski reflects on the strength of the ACSM community and looks ahead to the upcoming ACSM Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.

Science Spotlight | April 2026 Highlights

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ACSM’s From Around the Field Science Webinar Series Open to Students ACSM’s From Around the Field Science webinar series is designed to provide ACSM students and members with an opportunity to learn about the diverse science our members conduct. Join us for informal discussions with our ACSM members to hear more about what they study, the […]

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University