Medicare Greenlights Coverage for Physical Activity Assessments, Boosting Exercise Referral Efforts
Understand the new Medicare physical activity assessments that will be covered starting January 1, 2026, and their impact.
Federal Government Shutdown, National Efforts to Promote Physical Activity, and More | October Updates
Understand the implications of the federal government shutdown, national efforts to promote physical activity, and more advocacy updates.
Investing in Movement: The Economic Case for Physical Activity
Physical inactivity drives up healthcare costs and lowers productivity, costing the U.S. billions annually. Investing in physical activity infrastructure not only improves health but also stimulates economic growth and community vitality.
“Make Our Children Healthy Again,” NIH & CDC Funding, and the President’s 2026 Health Care Agenda | Updates
“Make Our Children Healthy Again” outlines physical activity initiatives, policy & research recs + insights on the 2026 Health Care Agenda
ACSM Announces Nation’s Fittest Cities; Food Insecurity, Wildfires and Pickleball Emerge as Factors
American Fitness Index ranks 100 largest cities based on 35 indicators Despite a significant increase in Americans’ aerobic and strength activity, external factors like smoke-filled air and the lapse of a Covid-era food program may be making us less fit overall. Those are the primary conclusions from the 18th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness […]
2025 ACSM American Fitness Index Infographic
View the top 10 cities and learn about the new indicators from the 2025 American Fitness Index rankings.
ACSM Signs 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance
ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM joined other members of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity in signing the 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance. The ceremony was held during the International Sport & Exercise Medicine Summit in Hamburg, Germany. The Declaration brings together a powerful coalition of sports […]
Trail Miles, Splashpads, and Pickleball – Oh My! A Closer Look at What’s New in the Fitness Index Report
The 2025 ACSM American Fitness Index has added new indicators: trail miles, splashpads, and pickleball and dual-use courts.
Hot Topic | Osteoarthritis and Physical Therapy
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in the middle- an older-age population. There are over 600 million worldwide with OA, the knee being the most affected joint. In the absence of effective non-opioid pharmacologic therapies for knee pain, OA remains a key driver of the opioid epidemic and healthcare […]
The Power of Policy: How effective policies can encourage physical activity and create healthier communities
Policy can encourage physical activity across all levels. Three keys areas for policy application are public spaces, transportation and school-based physical education.