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If it’s been years since you did any math you may be worried about some of the exam questions requiring you to use formulas and determine a correct answer. The good news is that the amount of questions involving math on the exams is minimal. Plus, we’ve created two math-specific tools—the Helpful Formulas Sheet and the Fitness Math course—that, with a little practice, will have you breezing through those math questions in no time.

It is not uncommon for the Core-Tex to be mistaken for a balance trainer, but according to its inventor, Anthony Carey, it was specifically designed to provide a multi-dimensional reactive training challenge. In this interview, Carey explains his intentions behind developing the Core-Tex, and why engaging all of the fascia and connective tissue surrounding a joint simultaneously is so important.

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Sometimes a new piece of equipment or apparel can be just the thing to add a little extra spark to your workouts—a little extra motivation to get moving. We polled some of the top fitness pros in the industry to learn what products they use to enhance their workouts. Here are the secret weapons they make sure to always have on hand.

If you’ve decided to pursue one of ACE’s advanced certifications, it’s a good idea to take a moment and ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements for that particular certification. Here are specific prerequisites for the ACE Health Coach and ACE Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist certifications, along with instructions on how to submit the necessary documentation before sitting for your exam.

Don’t wait until you’ve passed your ACE certification exam before getting some firsthand experience working as, or shadowing other, fitness professionals. Regardless of which certification you choose to pursue, these great tips will help you gain much-needed hands-on experience and understanding of the role of each fitness profession.

With clients interested in kicking their workouts into high gear to prepare for summer, check out these 6 no-equipment moves that can easily be incorporated into an interval-style workout, complete with regression options that tailor the intensity to various fitness levels.

Everyone, it seems, wants six-pack abs, but the most common exercise most people use to get them may be more effective at increasing back pain than building rock-hard abs. ACE Exercise Physiologist Pete McCall explains why crunches can be a pain in the back and offers 5 great alternatives that not only sculpt the abs, but strengthen the entire core as well.

Has traditional strength-training equipment started disappearing from your gym? In the past year and a half or so, many clubs have started to replace fancy weight machines in favor of creating open space for more functional training. Learn how this new trend may be offer huge benefits to both fitness professionals and their clients.

You know you can earn CECs through live workshops, conferences and online courses, but that’s just the beginning. Here are several ways you may not have considered that will allow you to earn the CECs you need to renew your certification.