Parkinson’s Exercise Recommendations

Exercise and physical activity can improve many motor and non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn more in this infographic developed alongside the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Recommendations Updated

ACSM and Parkinson’s Foundation announce updated exercise recommendations for safe and effective workouts for those with Parkinson’s disease.
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 […]