Widening Health Divide Among U.S. Cities Revealed in 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index®
Explore the latest findings of the American Fitness Index report revealing the health disparities between America’s cities.
ACSM Calls for Greater Focus on Social Factors That Shape Health
ACSM calls for sports medicine research and patient care to better address the crucial role of social determinants of health in shaping health outcomes and reducing disparities in communities.
Staying Active with Asthma: Why Air Quality Matters for Healthy Communities
For many people living with asthma, being physically active can feel complicated. Some worry that exercise will trigger symptoms or make breathing more difficult. Yet research continues to show that regular physical activity is one of the most important ways people with asthma can support their overall health and quality of life. As summer begins, […]
Air Pollution Is Hurting Athletic Performance and Health—ACSM Honors Top Paper Offering Practical Solutions
Air pollution exposure is linked to decreased endurance, impaired lung function & cognitive effects that can influence decision-making and athletic performance.
After-School Sports Linked to Better Academic, Mental and Physical Health in Children
Children who participate in after-school sports show measurable advantages across cognitive performance, mental health and physical fitness—even when accounting for socioeconomic and demographic differences.
Behind the Team: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Health and Performance of Elite Athletes | 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.
Pregnancy Physical Activity Recommendations | 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.
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.
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.
