ACSM Advocacy Updates – May 2026
Learn about the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act and how it aims to improve public health through physical activity.
ACSM Advocacy Updates – April 2026
Potential impact of the FY27 proposed President’s Budget, New HHS Healthcare Advisory Committee, and public health updates.
ACSM Advocacy Updates – March 2026
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
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.
Court Prevents NIH Research Award Indirect Cost Cap Policy, and Another Shutdown Deadline Approaches
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
Senate Hearing Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Health Care Affordability and the Need for Prevention‑Focused Solutions
Uncover the key discussions on health care affordability, premiums, and deductibles from the recent Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Stronger Together: Using the Power of Partnerships to Build Active Communities
Explore the importance of community partnerships in promoting active lifestyles through collaboration among organizations and agencies.
Investing in Movement: Physical Activity Drives Economic Growth | 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.
Gratitude is More Than Just a 9-letter Word
If you are anything like me, you sometimes struggle to fully express how thankful you are for someone or something. You want the recipients to understand just how deeply you appreciate them, but finding the right words is not always easy. That is where I found myself as I began drafting this message. I struggled […]
