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 […]
Being Active When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis | Rx for Health
If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, being active is an important way to improve your RA symptoms.
Hot Topic | Mental Toughness Is Trainable for Collegiate Athletes
In my dual role as a mental performance specialist and researcher, I spend a lot of time in collegiate weight rooms, training rooms, and team meetings. One pattern is hard to ignore: we plan physical development with surgical precision, but we often assume mental toughness will “take care of itself.” Strength, power, GPS loads, sleep, […]
How to Prescribe Exercise for Brain Health
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are among the world’s foremost health and economic challenges, impacting over 55 million people worldwide and costing more than 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars in 2019 alone. With no imminent cure, there is an urgent need for interventions that reduce dementia risk in healthy older adults. Physical exercise is one of the greatest […]
Principles for Prescribing Exercise for Cognition in Older Adults
Discover essential tips on prescribing exercise for older adults to optimize brain function and promote healthier aging.
Hot Topic | Physical Activity and ADHD in Children: Moving Towards Bright Futures
I have a daughter who is a lot like me. She gets totally consumed by screens, makes her sister late to school every morning, does anything to avoid homework, and loses her instrument on concert days. These qualities, I know, come from me. She is 11 now and the world will soon ask her to […]
Hot Topic | Sit Less and Move More to Slow Arterial Aging
Does the thought London’s red double-decker buses make you want to move around to prevent endothelial dysfunction and slow arterial aging? In 1953, a landmark study of London bus crews found that bus drivers, who sat at the wheel all day, developed coronary artery disease at a younger age and more often than the conductors […]
The Future of Fitness: ACSM Announces Top Trends for 2026
Delve into the 2026 fitness trends report and learn how wearable technology is transforming health and fitness.
Recovery That Keeps You in the Game
As we age it’s important to prioritize athletic recovery. Check out these science-backed tips on recovery for active older adults from Therabody.
Launching ACSM’s EIM Active Aging Initiative for Older Adults
Discover how aging affects millions and the crucial role of physical activity in promoting wellness among seniors.
