ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines — First Update in 17 Years

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New evidence review of data from 30,000+ participants finds the biggest benefits come from consistency, not complicated programs The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new Position Stand summarizing resistance training recommendations for healthy adults — the first major update since 2009.  The Position Stand synthesized findings from 137 systematic reviews representing more than 30,000 participants, offering the most comprehensive evidence-based guidance to date […]

Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | The Endurance Athlete: Opportunities and Limits 

Presented by: Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Questions answered by: SW: Shawn Wierick, MS, MBAPhD Student in Exercise Science, University of Arkansas  WCA: Whitley Atkins, Ph.D.  Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, University of New Mexico  What is the most efficient way to train an endurance athlete 3 months prior to […]

State Legislation Update: February 2026

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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 […]

Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | The Hidden Cost of Sleep Loss on Nutrition and Performance 

Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Questions answered by: JFI – Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, FAAN, FAES | Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburg KS – Kim Schwabenbauer, PhD, RD, CSSD | Associate Professor, PennWest Clarion; Owner, Fuel Your Passion Sports Nutrition Counseling  Any Opinions or scientific interpretations […]

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