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American Council on Exercise Announces Its Fitness Industry Vision Report for 2012

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (January 18, 2012)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE®), today released its annual vision report for fitness in America. Among the organization’s ongoing efforts to inspire, motivate and encourage people to make physical activity an integral part of their everyday lives,  ACE affirms its 10 key objectives to help individuals from all walks of life and communities from coast to coast come together to take action in support of the nation’s goal to co...

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American Council on Exercise Expands Professional Education, Consumer Outreach and Allied Health Divisions With New Experts

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2011) — The American Council on Exercise (ACE) today announced the addition of Anthony J. Wall as director of professional education and Dr. Adam Bordes as senior health strategist, to the organization’s team of experts.  In their new roles, Wall and Bordes will aid in expanding ACE’s professional education course offerings, and develop new tools and programs to bring vital fitness information to the public as part of ACE’s long-term goal ...

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American Council on Exercise Cites Increased Obesity Awareness and Whole-Life Training Among Leading 2012 Fitness Trends

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2011) —The American Council on Exercise today announced its top 2012 Fitness Trends to Watch as identified by its extensive network of personal trainers, exercise scientists, group fitness experts, allied health providers, and lifestyle and weight management coaches.  The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is America’s leading authority on fitness and the world’s largest nonprofit fitness and personal trainer certification, continuing education a...

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ACE Continues to Grow with Addition of Personal Training and Group Fitness Experts

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 31, 2011)—Fitness industry experts Jonathan Ross and Lawrence Biscontini, M.A. have joined the team of fitness experts at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and the world’s largest nonprofit fitness and personal trainer certification, continuing education and training organization. Ross and Biscontini will join ACE as part of the organization’s ongoing growth strategy. “We are rapidly expanding ACE to meet the increasin...

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The American Council on Exercise and Life Fitness Name America's Top Personal Trainer to Watch

Nationwide Search Recognizes Trainer from Ohio as Country’s Best SAN DIEGO, Calif., October 13, 2011 – Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and the largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization in the world, have named Nicole Nichols as America’s top Personal Trainer to Watch. Nichols was selected after a six-month, ...

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ACE Evaluates Benefits of Vibram Fivefingers® Shoes for Barefoot Runners

  SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 28, 2011)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and the world’s largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization, today announced the results of an independently conducted, academic study on Vibram FiveFingers, a sock-style shoe designed to simulate the effect of running barefoot while still protecting the foot. The study found that while the shoes may be beneficial for tho...

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ACE Debuts Free, Online Resource Center for Fitness Industry

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 25, 2011) — The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and the world’s largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization, today launched an unparalleled suite of complimentary information on ACEFitness.org for all practicing fitness professionals with the purpose of advancing the fitness industry as a whole.  The online resource center includes access to ACE’s new blog, Fitnovati...

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ACE Names Janet Frenkel Chief Operating Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 21, 2011) —The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and the world’s largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization, today announced the promotion of Janet Frenkel to chief operating officer.  Frenkel previously served as executive vice president of marketing and sales for the organization.   In the newly created position, Frenkel is responsible for the implementation and exec...

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ACE Finds StreetStrider Elliptical Cross Trainer Provides Effective Cardio Workout

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 11, 2011)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and the world’s largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization, today announced the results of the first independently conducted published study on StreetStrider, an elliptical cross-trainer on wheels for outdoor use.  The study found that the product provides a more  intense and effective cardiovascular workout when compared t...

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ACE Reinvents Personal Training

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 16, 2011)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness, today formally introduced the ACE Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™) Model, the first comprehensive personal training program designed by a national organization using an exclusive, complete and easy-to-understand approach that is customized to suit the fitness goals, communication style, behavioral tendencies and personality of each client.  Develop...

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ACE CEO Scott Goudeseune Appointed President-Elect of the NCPPA

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 25, 2011)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness, is pleased to announce that Scott Goudeseune, the organization’s chief executive officer, has been appointed president-elect of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA)’s board of directors.  Formerly holding the position of treasurer, Goudeseune now lends his fitness industry experience and keen business insights to further develop a...

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ACE Facilitates Contribution of One Million Hours of Fitness Training Services to National Guard, Military Reservists and their Families

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2011)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness, today announced its commitment to Joining Forces, a comprehensive national initiative created to charge all sectors of society, including employment, education and wellness, to provide U.S. service members and their families the support they respectfully deserve. In an effort to give back to these families and in the spirit of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! in...

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