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 February 2006 america's authority on fitness™ 
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New Business Columnist for ACE Pros
Gregory Florez is the founder and CEO of First Fitness, Inc., a personal training and fitness consulting company. Beginning this month, he will share some of the lessons, ideas, and working elements for being successful in the business of professional fitness training.

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Billing for Your Services
No client comes to you to buy an hour of your time. Clients look to your services as a means to an end; weight loss, increased energy, better sports performance and post-rehabilitation are just a few examples of many of their personal goals.

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ACE, Bill Clinton at IHRSA 2006
Come see ACE at IHRSA! Former President Bill Clinton; ACE's Chief Exercise Physiologist Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D.; and ACE Certification and Exam Manager Fabio Comana; will be speaking on separate issues at IHRSA's 25th Anniversay Convention, March 20-23, in Las Vegas.

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Health & Fitness News

How far can athletic performance go?: No known limits to the human body
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The gift that keeps on giving - Love: Medical research links strong relationships to good health, happiness and longevity
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The American Council on Exercise is featured in hundreds of articles every year reaching millions across the country. Bookmark this link to see ACE in the News.
Fitness Success Story
Get inspired!
Emily Roback ignored comments about her size and hearing-impairment, and is now ACE-certified, competes in fitness competitions, and teaches inline-skating.

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Maintain Your Certification
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Fitness Q&A
Q: Could you please provide general exercise recommendations and guidelines for asthmatics?

Dr. Cedric X. Bryant has the answer
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Great Buys from the ACE Store
ACE's Guide to Stability Ball Training Video
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Fitness Professionals' Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Human Movement
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REMINDER!
To renew and maintain certification, all ACE-certified Professionals must earn 2.0 continuing education credits (CECs) every two years through ACE-approved courses or professional activities.

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The ACE Top Ten List
Top Ten Ways to Attract New Clients

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Discussion Boards
"Anyone have tips for foods that will 'fill you up' when training for a triathalon?"

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Exercise of the Month
Stability Ball Wall Squats help build core- and leg-muscles.

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Recipe of the Month
Salmon with White Grapefruit Sauce supplies you with Omega-3 fatty acids - a benefit to your heart.

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Calendar of Events
ACE Certification Exams Worldwide
  • May 6, 2006
  • August 5, 2006
  • November 4, 2006

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    ACE Educational Workshops Nationwide

    March 11-12, 2006
    Training and Conditioning For Sports Performance
    March 25-26, 2006
    Practical Training Program for Personal Trainers
    April 8, 2006
    AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED Course


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    Tradeshows & Exhibiting Events
    Visit ACE at these events:

    March 20-23
    IHRSA

    April 4-8
    NIRSA

    April 20-23
    IDEA FUSION

    May 4-7
    Florida MANIA '06

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