New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Growing Population
By 2040, most cancer survivors in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. Many will survive for five or more years, which means that they will be living with the combined threats of aging and cancer well past their initial diagnosis. Cancer and its treatments can accelerate typical aging, hastening the decline toward […]
The Power of CEPs: Where Science, Connection and Movement Meet
Cardiac rehab had my heart at “Dr. Butter Buns.” It isn’t easy for an 18-year-old to choose a career. While flipping through majors, I came across “exercise science.” I liked exercise, I liked science, and figured it was worth a shot. At first, I imagined myself using the degree to go into neurology or concussion […]
The Rise of Clinical Exercise Physiologist Roles in Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation
Virtual cardiac rehabilitation is rapidly expanding and creating new opportunities for ACSM-CEPs. CEPA’s latest post highlights key differences between center-based and virtual CR and explains how the Virtual Ventures Oversight Committee is working to uphold standards and support ACSM-CEPs entering this growing space.
Fighting for Professional Relevance: Programmatic Accreditation Must Lead the Way
The health fitness industry is at a crossroads. Fitness influencers—who lack formal exercise science education and/or a health fitness certification—often share misleading or oversimplified advice on program design, nutrition, and health/well-being. This type of content can perpetuate misinformation, undermine evidence-based practices, and most importantly, erode public trust in qualified exercise professionals. That erosion of trust […]
