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As part of our mission to protect people against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and trends, ACE often commissions independent, third-party research studies from major universities across the country. In some cases, those studies have prompted action by the Federal Trade Commission against several companies making false claims.

Hot Yoga: Go Ahead and Turn Up the Heat

posted:   Friday, June 21, 2013 by: ACE

Hot yoga classes are hugely popular right now—and for good reason. They offer a challenging and effective workout, along with incredible mind-body benefits. But some critics think hot yoga poses unnecessary risks that far outweigh the benefits. A new ACE-sponsored research study gets to the bottom of this debate by measuring the physiological responses to practicing yoga in high temperatures and answers the question: Is hot yoga too hot to handle?

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Kettlebells Kick Butt

posted:   Thursday, April 04, 2013 by: ACE

Many people shy away from kettlebell training due to unfounded fears that it might be too dangerous or that it’s really only for serious bodybuilders. A new ACE-sponsored study, however, sheds new light on the true benefits of this unique and time-saving workout.

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Toning Pants- Too Good to Be True?

posted:   Monday, January 21, 2013 by: ACE

Do Fila's Toning Resistance Capris really work as advertised? This new ACE-commissioned research study offers answers.

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Can You QiDance™ Your Way to Fitness?

posted:   Monday, January 21, 2013 by: ACE

Is this new group exercise trend worth your time? ACE research brings you the answer.

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Human Joysticks

posted:   Monday, November 19, 2012 by: ACE

Could a videogame be the secret to making our kids more fit and less fat? First introduced in Japan in 1998, see how this dance videogame commonly known as DDR measures up as ACE tests its efficacy in this university-based research study.

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Fit Facts®

High Intensity Interval Training

Looking for a way to add variety to your exercise plan while taking your fitness to the next level? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a cardiorespiratory training technique that alternates brief speed and recovery intervals to increase the overall intensity of your workout.

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Couch Potatoes Arise

Specifically, recent studies suggest that adults who exercise regularly, but spend most of their days sitting, whether at work or on the couch, have greater health risks than active people who are more likely to be walking or moving throughout the day.

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Gearing Up for a Triathlon

With the rising popularity of triathlon racing and the dozens of new sprint races popping up nationwide every year, it is exciting to see so many newcomers giving this swim-bike-run sport a tri.

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