What’s New in the ACSM Pronouncement on Exercise and Hypertension?
Hypertension is a Pervasive Public Health Problem The American College of Cardiology (ACC)/ American Heart Association (AHA) Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines recently redefined hypertension to a lower blood pressure (BP) threshold of 130 mmHg for systolic BP (SBP) or 80 mmHg for diastolic BP (DBP) (1) versus the Joint National Commission 7 (JNC […]
Exercising in Hot and Cold Environments
Many people continue to participate in outdoor activities when seasonal changes occur. While it is very important to remain physically active throughout the year, it is equally important to prevent the risk for environmental-related injury. This downloadable guide contains advice for avoiding these injuries and conditions. Download the handout.
Five Frequently Asked Questions About the Physical Activity Guidelines
The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on November 12, 2018. The guidelines are meant to to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that offer important health benefits. #1 How many Americans meet the Physical Activity Guidelines? In 2017, only […]
How to Meet the Physical Activity Guidelines in Everyday Activities
The other day I heard a story about a woman who hated to exercise. She wanted nothing of it: going to the gym, sweating, walking on the treadmill. Boring. No way! She’d heard about the latest 2018 U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, but had dismissed them as irrelevant to her life. Recently, she stumbled onto an article […]
ACSM exams to reflect new AHA blood pressure guidelines starting December 2018
The American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and other organizations recently released updated blood pressure guidelines. Please be aware that ACSM Certification Board will adopt the new hypertension guidelines in 2018 and 2019 as follows: ACSM-GEI: use the JNC 2003 hypertension guides until December 2, 2018. Beginning December 3, 2018, the ACSM-GEI exam will […]
