ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Recognized by White House
ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Program, part of the Exercise is Medicine® initiative, has been recognized by the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative for its notable work mapping exercise oncology program availability in the U.S., identifying disparities and publishing clinical guidelines recommending exercise to improve symptoms and treatment outcomes for people living with cancer. With a vision to […]
ACSM’s Essentials of Exercise Oncology | Q&A With the Authors
Released in July 2024, ACSM’s Essentials of Exercise Oncology, was written by leading experts to provide an approachable introduction to exercise oncology and unparalleled preparation for those preparing for credentialing in exercise oncology. Drs. Schmitz, Schwartz, and Campbell shared more about some of the changes that readers can expect to see in this new book. A […]
Training Clients with Cancer
Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the United States, but physical activity before, during and after a cancer diagnosis has been linked to better health outcomes.
Does Cardiorespiratory Fitness Prevent Breast Cancer in Women?
Scientific evidence collected for seven decades strongly supports the position that higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels are associated with more favorable health outcomes, including mortality due to various cancers. Findings from several small population studies suggest that a physically active lifestyle offers protection against pre- and postmenopausal breast cancer. However, physical activity in these studies […]
Exercise Oncology: Ready for Prime Time
The field of exercise and cancer (exercise oncology) has a long history. In 1911, findings were published documenting that being more physically active was associated with lower risk of colon cancer. Throughout the 20th century, animal model experiments repeatedly showed that exercise slowed tumor growth. In the late 1980s, Winningham and MacVicar carried out the […]
NFL Veteran Chris Draft Joins ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 14, 2024) The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and its Exercise is Medicine Program (EIM) announced today that former NFL linebacker Chris Draft has joined the Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board. Moving Through Cancer is the first disease-specific initiative within EIM and focused on making exercise a standard of oncological […]
Making Physical Activity Business as Usual: A Comparison of Design Features in Cancer Care Models Across the Atlantic
Evidence shows that physical activity is highly beneficial for people living with and beyond cancer and is one of the most effective ways to manage the side effects of treatment and improve quality of life1. Despite this, physical activity support is not routinely available within cancer care and most people diagnosed with cancer are not […]
Brain Metastases and the Importance of Skilled Exercise Trainers
Research in the field of exercise oncology has created a large and consistent body of knowledge regarding the benefits of physical exercise throughout the cancer continuum. In this regard, several international organizations, in particular the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM), have published recommendations based on the existing evidence that justifies the need for appropriately […]
Prostate Cancer: A Survivor’s Perspective
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and for men living in the U.S., one in eight will be diagnosed with the disease at some point, including more than 200,000 this year. If you are an African American man, the likelihood is one in five, and if you have a family history of prostate cancer, the […]
Exercise, Sport, and Movement Publishes First Article: Graphical Review
Here we are in early 2023, and Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM) is beginning to roll. ESM came into existence at the start of 2022—we put together an editorial team in the late spring and summer, and we began accepting submissions in the early fall. It has been a whirlwind, yet we met our initial goal of publishing at […]