ACE Blogs

This is the first installment of an ongoing series highlighting how people in a wide range of industries are using their ACE Health Coach certification to expand their careers. Here, physical therapist Stephanie Longson explains why she was inspired to become an ACE Health Coach, and how the tools and knowledge she gained has enabled her to assist her clients in making positive, lasting lifestyle changes.

If your exam date is looming, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions, including what to bring, what to expect and how soon you will be able to learn your results. Here are the answers to all your questions so you can make sure your exam day goes smoothly and is as stress-free as possible.

While there’s no doubt that high intensity classes are meant to be difficult workouts, the purpose of yoga can sometimes be a source of confusion. For some, particularly those that love that adrenaline rush you get from hard workouts, it can be difficult to relax and appreciate the mission of yoga. In this article, fitness expert Chris Freytag discusses the different ways yoga challenges your mind and body, as well as tips to help you relax and focus so that you can reap all of its benefits.

Ready to learn more about what separates a good group fitness instructor from one who is truly great? In part two of our series, renowned group fitness instructor Shannon Fable details the remaining top 5 traits of group fitness instructors who are most successful at taking what they love to do—lead fitness classes—and making the biggest impact on the widest variety of participants.

Like so many others, you became a group fitness instructor so you could help others enjoy the transformative benefits of exercise. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s also a LOT of fun! In this first of a two-part series, renowned group fitness instructor Shannon Fable details the top 10 traits of group fitness instructors who are most successful at taking what they love to do—lead fitness classes—and making the biggest impact on the widest variety of participants.

You’re in the home stretch and want to maximize your study prep in the week or two before the exam. Here are some great study strategies that have proven effective in the period leading up to your exam.

It can be tempting to accumulate a stack of certifications to serve as proof of your qualifications, but is that really the best use of your education dollars? The truth is, many so-called certifications are really just continuing education courses and not necessarily worth the higher price tag. Jonathan Ross explains how to invest wisely by putting your funds into education that can actually help advance your career.

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.

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.