Latest Posts By ACE

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.

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.

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.

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.

Could the words you use with your clients be causing more harm than good? While words like “shredded” or “ripped” are common in the fitness industry, they may not have the same appeal to other, less performance or appearance-driven clients. Learn how to modify your language and better connect with your clients as you help them achieve their health and fitness goals.

In response to the growing urgency to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic and improve the physical-activity behaviors of America’s youth, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has issued a statement on physical activity in school.

When it comes to fitness, doing the same workout over and over again is not only boring, it may even lead to burnout. The beginning of the year is the perfect time to avoid this common trap by setting new goals and challenging yourself to new things. Here’s some great inspiration from top trainers on how you can switch things up in your fitness routine in 2013.

In an industry where word-of-mouth can be the difference between success and failure, it’s your expertise that should do the talking. ACE CEO Scott Goudeseune introduces ACE Specialty Certifications and discusses how they will help you market yourselves and stand out among your peers.

With “runner’s knee” accounting for up to a quarter of all running injuries, chances are you’ve either had a client recovering from knee soreness or you will have one soon. Check out some ways you can tailor an exercise regimen to clients overcoming Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and specific exercises you can do to help them avoid re-injury.

Mom may not have always been right, but she had one thing down. Keeping your head up and your back straight is sound advice for you and your clients. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it sounds, especially when most of your clients spend 8 hours a day at a desk staring at a computer.

It’s inevitable that clients will ask you about weight loss. After all, it’s one of the most common health and fitness goals. And with the diet industry’s heavy marketing efforts out there, you can be sure you’ll have to answer questions about popular fad diets, too.