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 January 2006 america's authority on fitness™ 
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Earn More With Group Personal Training
With prices less than the cost of one-on-one training, but more expensive than group exercise, group personal training has become the hottest trend at clubs.

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2006 ACE Achievement Awards
ACE annually honors fitness pros who have excelled in the areas of client development, training techniques, successful marketing and revenue generation. Apply now, or nominate someone you think deserves recognition.

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ACE Scholarship Opportunities
The American Council on Exercise is pleased to offer three distinguished scholarship opportunities. These awards target recipients who demonstrate a strong interest in a career in health and fitness through academic coursework, community service activities, extracurricular involvement, and/or employment.

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Health & Fitness News

Reach Health Goals: Cardio & flexibility exercises, weight training, and good nutrition will do the trick.
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Has Stretching Reached End of Line? New study shows the benefits, or lack thereof, of pre- and post-workout stretching.
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Fitness Success Story
Get inspired!
Fed up with being tired, overweight, and unhappy, April Ulm got in shape, became ACE-certified, and started to compete in figure competitions.

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Fitness Q&A
Q: What is the best method for determining an individual's ideal body weight?

Dr. Cedric X. Bryant has the answer
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ACE Health and Fitness Library
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Personal Trainer Business Kit
The Personal Trainer Business Kit is an all-in-one, small-office start-up package for the new fitness entrepreneur. It offers a 25% savings from buying everything separate.

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Discussion Boards
"Do you have any advice for starting a fitness business out of my home?"

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The ACE Top Ten List
The Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Personal Trainer

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Business Basics
Listening is an essential part of being a personal trainer. In order to determine your clients' goals, you'll need to really hear what they are saying.

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Exercise of the Month
Use Stability Ball Pushups to develop stabilizing muscles around the mid section and hips, while working all the muscles in a standard pushup.

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Recipe of the Month
Asian Grilled Pork Chops are low in fat, high in protein, and easy to cook!

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Calendar of Events
ACE Certification Exams Worldwide
  • February 11, 2006
  • May 6, 2006
  • August 5, 2006

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    Read about the importance of NCCA Accreditation

    ACE Educational Workshops Nationwide

    February 18, 2006
    Specialized Strength Training
    March 11-12, 2006
    Training and Conditioning For Sports Performance
    March 25-26, 2006
    Practical Training Program for Personal Trainers


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    Tradeshows & Exhibiting Events
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    March 20-23
    IHRSA

    April 4-8
    NIRSA

    April 20-23
    IDEA FUSION

    May 4-7
    Florida MANIA '06

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