ACE Fitness Press Release Archive

The news releases contained in this media section were designed to educate the public of all relevant updates in the fitness industry related to trends, products, personnel, studies, and consumer advice dating back to 1996. The American Council on Exercise has the latest research and studies on the health and fitness industry.

Achieve Fitness USA Selects ACE as Exclusive Fitness Certification Provider SAN DIEGO, Calif. – March 12, 2008 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), your premier certification, education and training organization, is pleased to announce that Achieve Fitness USA, a compreh...

Can a Video Game Make Your Kids More Fit? Exclusive American Council on Exercise (ACE) Research Proves Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) Can Be a Tremendous Workout SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Feb. 6, 2008 – Based on the growing popularity of video games that eliminate conventional hand controllers in favor of more full-body interaction, the American Council on Exercise ...

ACE Creates National Industry Advisory Panel Fitness and Wellness Industry Experts Advise on Trends, Opportunities & Initiatives SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 29, 2008 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), one of the largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training providers in the world, is pleased to announce t...

ACE 2008 Fitness Trend Predictions ACE-Certified Fitness Professionals Predict Fun Focused Fitness SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 3, 2008 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has completed its annual survey of its extensive worldwide network of personal trainers, group fitness experts, advanced healt...

Exclusive ACE Study Proves Functional Fitness Really Works Older Adults Reap Significant Benefits in Less than a Month SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 16, 2007 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), your premier certification, education and training organization, recently released results of its exclusive study that exami...

ACE Recommends Avoiding Strenuous Outdoor Exercise in Unhealthy Air Quality San Diego Fires Take Toll on Regular Exercisers SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 24, 2007 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness authority, strongly recommends and supports recent information from the Environmental Pro...

ACE selected by AARP as Provider of Personal Training Services for AARP Members ACE Certified Professionals Now Eligible to Enroll SAN DIEGO, Calif. – September 24, 2007 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), your premier certification, education and training organization, is pleased to announce that AARP’s 39 million members ...

Scott Goudeseune, ACE President, Earns Additional Title of Chief Executive Officer SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Sept. 13, 2007 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Scott Goudeseune has earned the additional title of chief...

AARP Launches New Fitness Website for AARP Members - AARPfitness.com WASHINGTON — Sept. 6, 2007- Today, AARP, announced it will make available a new fitness website to help its over 39 million members lead active, healthy lives. Through AARP’s for-profit subsidiary A...

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Selects ACE Preferred Certification Organization and Provider of Health and Wellness Information SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Aug. 1, 2007 – Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp), a national fraternity committed to “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities,” has selected the American Council on Exercise ...

ACE Joins Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 18, 2007 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that is has been accepted as a sponsoring member of the Committ...

ACE Named Preferred Fitness Certification by JCC Association San Diego, Calif. – April 23, 2007 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Association, the contin...

California State Law Requires AED Programs in All Health Clubs & Studios by July 1, 2007 American Council on Exercise Supports Life-Saving Legislation SAN DIEGO, Calif. - March 19, 2007 – Beginning July 1, 2007, every health club in California must have an automated external defibrillator (AED) program in place, as required by California Health and ...

How to Build Strong Bones & Prevent Osteoporosis ACE Offers Three Moves to Care for Your Bones SAN DIEGO, Calif. – March 5, 2007– Bone-loading exercise and a balanced diet are essential for preventing osteoporosis. To take care of your bones now so they stay strong enough to carry you through a...

Exercise Spices Up Your Sex Life ACE Reminds the Nation that Exercise Improves Sexual Function in Men and Women SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Feb. 7, 2007 – Want to heat up your sex life and don’t know how? This year for Valentine’s Day forget the box of chocolates or flowers and head to the gym for a workout with your p...

ACE Exclusive Study Study Examines On-The-Job Physical Activity of 10 Common Occupations SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 29, 2007 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, recently released results of its exclusive study that examined on-the-job physical activity ...

ACE Board Member Selected to President's Council on Physical Fitness Science Board SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Dec. 6, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, is pleased to announce that Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Ph.D., ACE Board Member, has been selected ...

ACE Makes Fitness Trend Predictions for 2007 Survey Results Highlight Forecast of Hundreds of ACE-Certified Fitness Professionals SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Dec. 4, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, today announced its top 10 fitness trend predictions for 2007. Through its research and world...

Can You Get Off The Couch and Commit to an Active Lifestyle? ACE Says Motivation & Readiness for Change are Key Factors San Diego, Calif. – Nov. 27, 2006 – With the New Year quickly approaching and millions of Americans starting to think about resolutions; it’s time to be realistic. Are you even ready? Change does not ...

Hard to Believe: Average Thanksgiving Meal Equals 3,000 Calories and 229 Grams of Fat SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Nov. 21, 2006 – Thanksgiving is a holiday full of tradition, indulgence and, regrettably, extra pounds! Is there a way to stay fit and still enjoy the turkey feast? The Amer...

ACE Youth Spokesperson Receives Indiana's Premier Health Award SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 26, 2006 –The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, is pleased to announce that Debi Pillarella, M.Ed., ACE Youth Spokesperson and 2004 ACE Fitne...

ACE Appoints Jerry Napp, MS to National Commercial Account Manager SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 25, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Jerry Napp, MS has been appointed to National Commercial A...

Cedric Bryant, PhD., ACE Chief Science Officer, To Receive Penn State Alumni Fellow Award SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 17, 2006 –The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, is pleased to announce that Cedric Bryant, PhD., FACSM has been selected to receive the Penn ...

Chris Freytag and Ted Vickey Join ACE Board of Directors SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 9, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its board of directors: fitne...

Robyn M. Stuhr, M.A. Named Executive Vice President of the American Council on Exercise SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 4, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Robyn Stuhr has been named Executive Vice President. W...

ACE Reveals 2006 Achievement Award Winners Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Educator of the Year Announced at ACE International Fitness Symposium SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Sept. 21, 2006 –The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, recently announced the winners of its 2006 Achievement Awards at the ACE International Fitne...

American Council on Exercise Gets Active on Capitol Hill SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 5, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, recently participated in meetings in Washington, DC with California Congressional lead...

InsureYourClub.com Offers Exclusive Insurance Discount to ACE Certified Fitness Professionals SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 30, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that InsureYourClub.com, an online insurance service for the fi...

YogaFit Selects ACE as Exclusive Fitness Certification Provider SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 17, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that YogaFit®, a leader in mind-body fitness education, has cho...

ACE Tests Mind Over Body Exclusive ACE Research Tests Placebo Effect SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 16, 2006 – Can the placebo effect make a person run faster? Yes, it can. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce th...

Scott Goudeseune Named President of the American Council on Exercise SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 8, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Scott Goudeseune has been named president of the American Co...

ACE Corporate Communications Director Earns Accreditation in Public Relations SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 2, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Kristie Spalding, ACE Corporate Communications Director, has...

ACE Forms Alliance with 1-2-3 Fit TM to Offer Qualification for Circuit and Fitness Trainers SAN DIEGO, Calif. – March. 21, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce a collaborative alliance with 1-2-3 Fit™, an emerging fitness...

ACE Lists Best Butt Exercises Exclusive ACE Research Announces Most Effective Gluteus Maximus Training SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Feb. 6, 2005 – With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, millions of Americans are striving for a nice curvaceous shape to their glutes - but to do that you need muscle. ...

ACE Study Evaluates Benefits of Pilates Exclusive ACE Study Examines Cardiovascular Benefits of Popular Trend SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 19, 2006 – Check out the group fitness schedule at most health clubs and it’s clear that Pilates is still one of the hottest trends in fitness. But is Pilates also a good calo...

ACE Makes Fitness Trend Predictions for 2006 More than 50,000 ACE Certified Fitness Professionals Surveyed SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Dec. 19, 2005 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s non-profit fitness advocate, today announced its top 10 fitness trend predictions for 2006. Through its res...

American Council on Exercise Joins with IHRSA to Enhance National Fitness Trade Show Boston, November 30, 2005 - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, announced today that they h...

ACE Says the Hottest Holiday Gifts Inspire Fitness ACE Offers Top Fitness Gift Ideas Easy on the Wallet and Waistline SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Nov. 16. 2005 – The endless shopping lists and constant search for the perfect gift can become an all-consuming focus come holiday season. Why not give the gift that will be...

Hard to Believe: Average Thanksgiving Meal Equals 3,000 Calories and 229 Grams of Fat SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Nov. 7, 2005 – Thanksgiving is a holiday full of tradition, indulgence and, regrettably, extra pounds! Is there a way to stay fit and still enjoy the turkey feast? The Ameri...

The "Season of Indulgence" Has Arrived: Key to Staying Healthy is Remaining Active SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 25. 2005 – Tempting Halloween treats are on store shelves everywhere and holiday party invitations are already pouring in – the holidays are officially here. The Americ...

ACE Proud to Support New Premium Credit Program from Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company Insurance Discount Offered Only to Clubs with NCCA-Accredited Professionals on Staff SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 19, 2005 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to support Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PHLY) an...

ACE Stands Behind Passage of Automated External Defibrilator (AED) Bill Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation Requiring Gyms Have AED On-site SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 13, 2005 – Recently, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law bill AB 1507 requiring every health club in California to have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). T...

ACE First to Evaluate Benefits of Yoga Exclusive ACE Study Examines Aerobic Potential of Popular 5,000-Year-Old Practice SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Sept. 28, 2005 – Today more than 11 million Americans pack fitness studios around the country seeking the mind-body benefits of yoga, including increased flexibility, streng...

ACE Wins 2005 National Health Information Award "Active Kids" Earns Merit Award for Best Television Public Service Announcement San Diego, Calif. – Sept. 22, 2005 - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, today announced that it was selected as a winner in the 12th annual National H...

Americans Coping with Stress & Anxiety Find Relief with Exercise SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Sept. 9, 2005 – In the wake of the