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Are you studying for the ACE certification exam? Interested in becoming an ACE-certified personal trainer or other fitness professional? Get study tips and gain insight, motivation and confidence from staff here at ACE and learn from others currently studying for the ACE certification exam.

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Monday, October 01, 2012

Set it Straight!

A guide to postural deviations by ACE Education and Certification Consultant Sarah Ramirez.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach to Health Coach: An Evolution

Many of you may be wondering what the difference is between ACE Health Coach and ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach. ACE Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant discusses the evolution from LWMC to Health Coach and the additions to the new manual in terms of content and how it is presented.

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Monday, September 17, 2012

Predicted 1 RM vs. Actual 1 RM

As a trainer, performing proper assessments is essential to program development and evaluation. Muscular strength testing plays a major role in a client’s muscular fitness assessment, making it critical to know the difference between actual 1 RM and predicted 1 RM. Learn from ACE’s Tyler Pagano as he discusses the difference between the two and when to utilize each assessment technique.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Do I Need to Switch to the New ACE Health Coach Manual and Materials?

Many candidates currently have the 2nd edition LWMC materials and are wondering if this is sufficient to help them prepare for their certification exam. ACE’s Director of Credentialing Todd Galati answers questions to help you determine if you can continue to prepare using the 2nd edition ACE LWMC manual, or if you would be better off with the ACE Health Coach Manual.

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Tuesday, September 04, 2012

What's the Difference between Autogenic and Reciprocal Inhibition?

Autogenic and reciprocal inhibition occur when the GTO and muscle spindes activate as a response to muscle tension and length. Learn from ACE's Chris Gagliardi as he discusses the difference between the two and how they apply to flexibility and stretching.

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Explaining the Planes of Motion

You probably already know that your body doesn’t move in one dimension. It moves in, out, front, back and side-to-side. But do you know what those dimensions are called? Check out our explanation of the different planes of motion, and how you can apply that information to designing well-rounded exercise programs.

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Monday, August 20, 2012

My Materials Just Arrived...Now What Do I Do?

Don’t let that feeling of excitement when you receive your ACE study materials turn into anxiety. In this article, we explain how to tackle all of the materials without feeling overwhelmed and how to utilize the resources that ACE provides, which are designed to assist and guide you through your exam preparation.

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Monday, August 13, 2012

What is Body Mass Index (BMI) and Can I Rely on It?

Confused about Body Mass Index? Here’s some detailed information about how to calculate it, and an explanation about why the skinfold measurement may be more accurate for some of your muscle-bound clients or those with an athletic build.

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Monday, August 06, 2012

ACE Launches Study Center Facebook Page

After recognizing the high demand for connecting with fellow students and receiving study tips and answers to exam-related questions in real-time, ACE launched a Study Center community Facebook page. Learn how we are using social media to better prepare our students for exam day.

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Monday, July 23, 2012

How to Land a Job in the Fitness Industry

People pursue careers in fitness for different reasons. Maybe working out is something your passionate about, or maybe you want to help people change their lives. Either way, to get started you first need a job. Check out some ways you can start your search and some useful tools you need to have to stand out from your peers.

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