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 August 2006 america's authority on fitness™ 
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Knowledge to Train The Aging Population
As a growing number of baby boomers look toward exercise and playing sports to try to turn back the clock on aging, business-savvy fitness professionals will likely seize the opportunity to serve their needs.

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Giving Great Service to Your Clients
Given that you see clients almost weekly, you get to know them and their families well, including their birthdays, anniversaries, and such upcoming stressors as job changes, relocations, business trips, and the arrival of new family members. As a result, you often develop...

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The ACE Top Ten List
Top Ten Fit Facts™ Your Clients Should Read

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Fitness Success Story
Get inspired!
After becoming an ACE-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Lisa Ryckman discovered there were more rewards than initially thought...

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Health & Fitness News

Half-hour circuit workouts are gaining favor nationwide
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Sugary drinks are piling on pounds, new report says
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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.
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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
Take Advantage of ACE Pro Benefits
Use your ACE certification status to receive the American Council on Exercise Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card at competitive rates. Please refer to priority code MPRI when speaking with an MBNA representative.

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Great Buys from the ACE Store
Youth Fitness Correspondence Course
Based on the Youth Fitness book and ACE’s Guide to Youth Fitness video, this course explores common misconceptions regarding youth strength training and provides research-based responses to each.
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Women's Tank
Your search for the perfectly-proportioned tank ends here. Neck and armholes scoop gently and give just the right amount of coverage.

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Keep an Eye on Your Mailbox


As stated in the latest issue of Certified News, Nautilus/Pearl Izumi will be offering a 40% discount off retail prices on all Nautilus apparel and footwear, and Pearl Izumi products.

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Upcoming Website Changes
After hearing what you had to say, we've decided to make exciting changes to the ACE website!

While all the great information will still be available, it may be moved around a bit. Give yourself an extra minute to familiarize yourself with the layout.
Discussion Boards
"I am working with a client who is too obese for cardio machines, what do you recommend I do to help?"

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Exercise of the Month
Wrist Curls

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Recipe of the Month
Veal Scaloppine Parmesan is a great dish best served warm!

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Calendar of Events
ACE Certification Exams Worldwide
  • November 4, 2006
  • February 10, 2007
  • May 5, 2007

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    Read about the importance of NCCA Accreditation


    ACE Educational Workshops Nationwide

    September 16-17, 2006 - Practical Training Program for Personal Trainers
    September 16, 2006 - Specialized Strength Training
    Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2006 - Postural Assessment and Spinal Stabilization Course
    October 14-15, 2006 - Personal Trainer Exam Review Course


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    Tradeshows & Exhibiting Events
    Visit ACE at these events:

    September 6-9, 2006 - ACE International Fitness Symposium
    September 15-17, 2006 - Boston MANIA
    October 4-7, 2006 - Club Industry 2006

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