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Why Aren’t More Pros Training People with Disabilities? ACE talked to trainers and clinical experts about what it takes to make fitness facilities a more welcoming place for people with disabilities. We also inquired about fitness programming guidelines and limitations, as well as proven strategies for motivating and retaining clients. Read more When to Increase Your Fees As a professional services provider you will be in a position to raise the price of your personal training session rates. This is very common with any practitioner, from accountant to... Read more about increasing your fees The ACE Top Ten List Top Ten Ways to Earn CECs! Read More Fitness Success Story Get inspired! As fitness director at the five-star Double Eagle Resort & Spa in June Lake, California, Suzanne Nottingham and her staff continually consult ACE materials to ensure their practices are up to date and safe. Read more See all Success Stories Health & Fitness News Workout with help from your iPod or PC Full story Building a home gym doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg Full story 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. Maintain Your Certification Track your CECs online - Login Now! ACE certification renewal process online - Renew now! Stay current! Earn CECs with a click of a mouse by purchasing one of ACE's Online Learning Courses Understanding the National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older 0.1 CECs Fitness & Menopause 0.2 CECs See all Online Learning Courses Fitness Q&A Q: I sweat profusely (literally dripping wet) during my aerobic workout. Is this an indication that I'm out of shape? Dr. Cedric X. Bryant has the answer Take Advantage of ACE Pro Benefits Use your ACE certification status to receive reduced-cost liability insurance through FitnessPak. (Policies only available for those residing and practicing in the United States.) See all professional discounts Great Buys from the ACE Store Stability Ball Training Correspondence Course Based on the Stability Ball Training book and ACE’s Guide to Stability Ball Training video, this course covers the exercise science associated with this type of training and explains how to modify your programs to suit a variety of special populations. Buy now Unisex Rapid Dry Performance Crew This classic short-sleeve, round-neck crew was made to keep you comfortable. Specialized rapid-dry pique fabric wicks moisture away from the body to the outer surface, while the inner surface is as soft as silk. Buy now Find these items and more in the ACE Store. DEADLINE to attend ACE Int.'l Fitness Symposium '06 ACE has joined with IHRSA to bring you the ACE International Fitness Symposium, Sep. 6-9, 2006, at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Attendees will have the opportunity to build their knowledge, gain hands-on practical skills, learn new and innovative training techniques, view the latest in fitness equipment, and much more. Read More About This Event 1-2-3 Fit Franchise Discount As a collaborative partner with ACE, 1-2-3 Fit is offering $2000 off the purchase of a franchise thru August 31. Learn More! Visit 1-2-3 Fit Discussion Boards "Can anyone show that stretching reduces injury risk?" Join the discussion See what else fitness professionals are talking about Exercise of the Month Posterior Shoulder Extension See the how-to View complete Exercise Library Recipe of the Month Steak Teriyaki - a classic that's low in fat and high in protein! Read more Calendar of Events ACE Certification Exams Worldwide November 4, 2006 February 10, 2007 May 5, 2007 Register today Read about the importance of NCCA Accreditation ACE Educational Workshops Nationwide August 5-6, 2006 - Foundations for Function: Movement by Design August 12, 2006 - AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED Course August 12-13, 2006 - Training and Conditioning For Sports Performance Sept. 16-17, 2006 - ACE's Practical Training Program for Personal Trainers Register today Tradeshows & Exhibiting Events Visit ACE at these events: August 24-17, 2006 - Dallas MANIA September 6-9, 2006 - ACE International Fitness Symposium September 15-17, 2006 - Boston MANIA View our complete schedule of events