Hot Topic | Exercise is Medicine in Cancer Care
Cancer is a major societal, public health and economic problem, with close to 20 million new cases and nearly 10 million cancer-related deaths reported worldwide per year. These numbers suggest that approximately one in five individuals will develop cancer at some point, and around one in nine men and one in twelve women die from […]
House Approves Budget Resolution, NIH Leadership and Grant Review Updates
Updates on potential Congressional tax cuts and spending reductions, progress on Jay Bhattacharya’s vetting for NIH directorship, and the resumption of NIH’s grant review meetings.
Sit Less, Move More, and Exercise: The Reasons Why
You can’t out-run a sedentary lifestyle. New research shows that light-intensity physical activity is an important part of your routine for health.
Essential Recovery Strategies for Young Athletes
Dr. Rebold shares expert insights on effective recovery strategies and discusses how to maintain a balanced approach to training and rest.
Active Voice | The Tactical Impacts of Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptive use is common in physically active women, including athletes and military personnel. Some estimates in the United Kingdom suggest more than half of these populations take hormonal contraceptives compared to approximately one third of the general population. Hormonal contraceptives come in many different forms, with the primary aim to prevent pregnancy. The combined […]
Science Spotlight | Two Webinars, Call for Research Volunteers and the Latest PAA Newsletter
Register for ACSM’s Student Career Resource Webinar. A new webinar from ACSM’s ExiSci Careers Explored series titled “Exploring Careers in Sports Nutrition: Your Path to Success”will feature Nancy Clark, MS, RD, board certified specialist in sports dietetics, and Margaret Hughes, RD, CCSD, lead performance dietitian for the Toronto Maple Leafs as the panelists. Nancy and […]
ACSM Celebrates Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month (March) commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. To celebrate this month, we encourage you to read about some inspiring women who have made significant impacts to the fields of exercise science, sports medicine and fitness. These ACSM members and their stories […]
A Legacy of Mentorship, Research, and Leadership in Exercise Science: Linda S. Pescatello, PhD, FACSM, FAHA
Dr. Linda Pescatello’s contributions to the field of exercise science and to ACSM have been significant. Learn about her legacy of leadership and mentorship.
ACSM Announces 2025 Certified Professional of the Year
Michael Stack, ACSM-EP, EIM, ACSM-PAPHS has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Professional of the Year for 2025. Stack received the award today during the 2025 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Denver, CO. ACSM’s Committee for Certification and Registry Boards developed the Certified Professional of the Year award to recognize […]
Heat, Climate Change and Work Protections
Learn about OSHA’s proposed rule that aims to protect workers from heat illness with hydration, rest breaks, and temperature monitoring.