| Fitness Myths Debunked |
 You chimed in with questions on some of today's most common fitness myths and we have the answers to set the record straight! Is how much you sweat really a good indicator of how many calories you're burning? Is running bad for your knees? ACE Exercise Scientist, Jessica Matthews, dishes the facts with answers to these questions and more.
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| 5 Cardio Fitness Dos and Don'ts |
 Are your cardio workouts getting you closer to your goals or further away? Old habits die hard, and they can sometimes interfere with your fitness progress. Find out if your exercise habits are on target or in need of a few tweaks.
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| 7 Smart Post-Workout Snacks and How to Know When You Really Need One |
 It could be time to examine your favorite post-workout snack. Are you grabbing a bad choice when you may not really need one? Don't let the food intended to replenish and fuel your body prevent you from meeting your fitness goals. Here are 7 effective and delicious snack ideas to help keep you on track.
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| Does High Fructose Corn Syrup Really Make You Fat? |
 High fructose corn syrup — most of us have heard of it, yet many of us are unsure of what exactly it is, and what it means for our waistlines. Let's separate fact from fiction as we discuss the controversy surrounding this popular sweetener.
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| Childhood Obesity Awareness Month |
 September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Obesity rates for young people have tripled since 1980 and doubled just in the last decade alone. ACE is dedicated to combating the childhood obesity epidemic and improving the health and fitness of our youth. ACE provides free educational materials and informational resources to those working to promote youth fitness including educators, fitness professionals, health professionals and parents. Together let's get kids moving!
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| What's Popular in ACE Certified News |
Like Barefoot, Only Better?
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The Truth About Stevia—The So-called "Healthy" Alternative Sweetener
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Follow-up Q and A: Dangerous Dips
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| Certification Exams & Workshops |
ACE Certification Exams Worldwide
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ACE Workshops and Educational Programs Nationwide
September 17 & 24 - Functional Training and Assessment Workshop
September 27 - Effective Communication and Motivation for Older Adult Clients
October 5 -
Reaching New Lengths - Flexibility Training for Results
October 11 -
ACE Small Group Training Workshop
October 15 -
ACE Integrated Fitness Training Workshop
November 3-5 -
ACE Fitness Symposium
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| Turn Your Passion for Fitness Into a Career |
 If you're passionate about fitness and want to help others meet their healthy weight-loss goals, consider becoming an ACE-certified Personal Trainer. Committed to improving America's health and wellbeing, the American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) can offer you a highly-esteemed, accredited personal training certification and the long-term education and support you need to build and sustain a successful fitness career — whether it's full or part-time. Join the ranks of the nearly 50,000 ACE-certified fitness professionals worldwide and benefit from a rewarding career that motivates and inspires others to live healthier, longer lives.
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