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The news releases contained in this media section were designed to educate the public of all relevant updates in the fitness industry related to trends, products, personnel, studies, and consumer advice dating back to 1996. The American Council on Exercise has the latest research and studies on the health and fitness industry.

Total Posts: 235  |  Last Post: 2/8/2010          

ACE Study Reveals Kettlebells Provide Powerful Workout in Short Amount of Time

Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 9, 2010) — The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced key findings from an exclusive study on the benefits of kettlebell workouts conducted with the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, through its exercise and health pro ...

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ACE Launches Innovative Online Resource for Consumers to Commemorate 25th Anniversary

Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2009

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 5, 2010)— The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the launch of a new online resource for consumers.  In conjunction with its 25th anniversary, ACE created the “Get Fit” Web site to provide a comprehe ...

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Time- and Cost-Conscious Workouts are Among the Most Popular Fitness Trends in 2010

Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2009

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 1, 2009)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the top ten fitness trends for 2010 based on an annual survey of its extensive worldwide network of ...

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Test Results Reported on Fitness Benefits of Nintendo's WII Fit and PC-Based Exergame, Dancetown

Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2009)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today released key findings from two separate studies conducted with University of Wisconsin La Crosse Exercise and Health Program. The studies examine the fitness benefits of Nintend ...

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ACE Partners with Peaksware

Posted on Friday, October 16, 2009

 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 13, 2009)—American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness, education and training organization, has selected Peaksware, LLC to provide all ACE-certified professionals with TrainingPeaks Professional Edition software, a comprehensive solu ...

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ACE Announces Partnership with IDEA Health And Fitness Association

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 11, 2009)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced a long-term partnership with IDEA Health and Fitness Association, the world’s leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals.  ...

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ACE Announces Top Ten Tips to Avoid the "Freshman 15"

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2009)—As students all across the country flock to college campuses this month, The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today revealed its top ten fitness and nutrition tips for remaining in good health for the 2009 school year.&n ...

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ACE Endorses Appointment of Dr. Sanjay Gupta as U.S. Surgeon General

Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009

  SAN DIEGO (Jan. 27, 2009)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced its support of the appointment of Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent for the health and medical unit at CNN, to the role of Surgeon General o ...

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ACE Says Budget-friendly and Boot Camp-style Workouts Among Most Popular Fitness Trends in 2009

Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 9, 2008)—The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced the top ten fitness trends for 2009 based on an annual survey of its extensive worldwide network of personal trainers, group fitness experts, advanced ...

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ACE Reveals Average Person Will Consume 3,000 Calories and 229 Grams of Fat This Thanksgiving

Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2008

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2008) – The average American will consume 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat this Thanksgiving, owing in part to a traditional Thanksgiving meal packed with as many calories as 5.5 McDonald’s Big Mac hamburgers or 15 Supreme Tacos from Taco Bell. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness an ...

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New ACE Fitness Service Specialist Course Offers Training to All Fitness Facility Staff Members

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Nov. 12, 2008 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, educati ...

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ACE Joins NSF Joint Committee on Health Fitness Facility Standards

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2008) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that is has been invited to be a member of the NSF Joint Committee on Health Fitness Facility Standards. NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company™, is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, that is the world leader in ...

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ACE Announces Study Findings on Fitness Benefits of Nintendo Wii

Posted on Monday, July 21, 2008

San Diego, Calif. (July 22, 2008) - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced key findings of an exclusive study conducted at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Exercise and Health Program, on the Nintendo Wii. Investigating the potentia ...

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Exclusive ACE Survey: Top Three Exercises to Get and Stay In Shape for the Summer

Posted on Monday, July 07, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 7, 2008) – Americans are looking for clear and concise answers when it comes to how to drop a few pounds this summer and many are turning to their personal trainers to show them the way. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently conducted a survey of 1000 ACE-Certified Personal Trainers to get their advice regarding the best techniques to get fit for summer. ...

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Fitwize 4 Kids™ and ACE Connect to Enhance Health, Fitness and Wellness Information for Franchises across the Country

Posted on Monday, July 07, 2008

San Diego, Calif. (July 7, 2008) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that is has joined forces with Fitwize 4 Kids, a national franchise organization that is dedicated to empowering today’s youth by providing a fun-filled environment, where children between the ages of 6 1/2 and 15 learn about fitness, nutritio ...

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ACE Creates Industry Advisory Panel (IAP)

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 29, 2008) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), one of the largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training providers in the world, is pleased to announce the creation of the ACE Industry Advisory Panel (IAP). The panel brings together an experienced group of experts from academia, and the fitness, wellness and recreation fields to solicit their ...

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Achieve Fitness USA Selects ACE as Exclusive Fitness Certification Provider

Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 12, 2008) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), your premier certification, education and training organization, is pleased to announce that Achieve Fitness USA, a comprehensive fitness company that provides mobile fitness training services in Colorado and across the United States, has chosen ACE as its primary provider of fitness certification and has adopted ...

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Can a Video Game Make Your Kids More Fit?
Exclusive ACE Research Proves Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) Can Be a Tremendous Workout

Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2008) – Based on the growing popularity of video games that eliminate conventional hand controllers in favor of more full-body interaction, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) put Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) to the test. The ACE commissioned research out of the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, focused on quantifying DDR’s potential physical ...

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ACE 2008 Fitness Trend Predictions Include Fun-focused Fitness

Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2008) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has completed its annual survey of its extensive worldwide network of personal trainers, group fitness experts, advanced health and fitness specialists and lifestyle and weight management consultants to identify the leading trends in the fitness industry. 2008 promises to be filled with water aerobics, boxing clubs ...

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Exclusive ACE Study Proves Functional Fitness Really Works
Older Adults Reap Significant Benefits in Less than a Month

Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2007) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), your premier certification, education and training organization, recently released results of its exclusive study that examined functional fitness programming for older adults; proving that it works and most will see real-world benefits relatively quickly. With the goal of the study to encourage older adults to tr ...

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ACE Recommends Avoiding Strenuous Outdoor Exercise in Unhealthy Air Quality as San Diego Fires Take Toll on Regular Exercisers

Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2007) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness authority, strongly recommends and supports recent information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that individuals with heart or lung disease, older adults and children AVOID prolonged or heavy exertion due to unhealthy to very unhealthy Air Quality In ...

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ACE selected by AARP as Provider of Personal Training Services for AARP Members

Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 24, 2007) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), your premier certification, education and training organization, is pleased to announce that AARP’s 39 million members will now have access to ACE-certified fitness professionals. AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States. ...

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Scott Goudeseune, ACE President, Earns Additional Title of Chief Executive Officer

Posted on Monday, September 17, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2007) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Scott Goudeseune has earned the additional title of chief executive officer. “Over the past year as president, as well as his eight year tenure at ACE, Scott clearly has demonstrated his commitment to the mutual benefit, growth ...

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AARP Launches New Fitness Website for AARP Members: AARPfitness.com

Posted on Monday, September 10, 2007

WASHINGTON (Sept. 6, 2007)- Today, AARP, announced it will make available a new fitness website to help its over 39 million members lead active, healthy lives. Through AARP’s for-profit subsidiary AARP Services, Inc., the new website aarpfitness.org offers fitness tips, diet and nutrition advice and also shows members how to take advantage of discounts on personal training services from t ...

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Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Selects ACE as Preferred Certification Organization and Provider of Health and Wellness Information

Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2007) – Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp), a national fraternity committed to “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities,” has selected the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as their preferred certification organization and provider of health and wellness information. The partnership will grant over 267,500 lifetime and undergradua ...

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ACE Joins Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES)

Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 18, 2007) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that is has been accepted as a sponsoring member of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES). The CoAES sets the standards for accrediting academic programs in colleges and universities that prepare individuals to enter the ...

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ACE Named Preferred Fitness Certification by JCC Association

Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007

San Diego, Calif. (April 23, 2007) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Association, the continental umbrella organization for the JCC Movement, has named ACE as their preferred fitness certification. As part of the agreement, the American Council on Exercise will assist ...

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California State Law Requires AED Programs in All Health Clubs & Studios by July 1, 2007, ACE Supports This Life-Saving Legislation

Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 19, 2007) – Beginning July 1, 2007, every health club in California must have an automated external defibrillator (AED) program in place, as required by California Health and Safety Code, Section 104113. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, supports this legislation and its ability to increase survival from cardiovascular e ...

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ACE Offers Three Moves to Care for Your Bones

Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 5, 2007) – Bone-loading exercise and a balanced diet are essential for preventing osteoporosis. To take care of your bones now so they stay strong enough to carry you through a lifetime of health and activity, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, offers three exercises to add to your training regimen to start building stron ...

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ACE Reminds the Nation that Exercise Can Improve Sexual Function in Men and Women

Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2007) – Want to heat up your sex life and don’t know how? This year for Valentine’s Day forget the box of chocolates or flowers and head to the gym for a workout with your partner. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s non-profit fitness advocate, points out numerous studies that show a direct correlation between exercise and improv ...

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ACE Exclusive Study Examines On-The-Job Physical Activity of 10 Common Occupations

Posted on Friday, January 26, 2007

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2007) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, recently released results of its exclusive study that examined on-the-job physical activity of 10 common occupations. Based on Shape Up America’s physical activity recommendations in their 10,000 steps program, ACE commissioned researchers at the University of Wisconsin, ...

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ACE Board Member Selected to President's Council on Physical Fitness Science Board

Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2006) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, is pleased to announce that Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Ph.D., ACE Board Member, has been selected to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) Science Board. The PCPFS Science Board was formed in 2003 to ensure that the messages and programs of the ...

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ACE Makes Fitness Trend Predictions for 2007
Survey Results Highlight Forecast of Hundreds of ACE-Certified Fitness Professionals

Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Dec. 4, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, today announced its top 10 fitness trend predictions for 2007. Through its research and worldwide network of certified fitness professionals, ACE continues to monitor the movement of this growing industry. 2007 promises to bring programming to special populations, offer alternative and low-co ...

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Can You Get Off The Couch and Commit to an Active Lifestyle?
ACE Says Motivation & Readiness for Change are Key Factors

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006

San Diego, Calif. – Nov. 27, 2006 – With the New Year quickly approaching and millions of Americans starting to think about resolutions; it’s time to be realistic. Are you even ready? Change does not occur as a single event; rather, it is a process that develops over time. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, recommends understanding where you are in the stages-o ...

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Hard to Believe: Average Thanksgiving Meal Equals 3,000 Calories and 229 Grams of Fat

Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2006) – Thanksgiving is a holiday full of tradition, indulgence and, regrettably, extra pounds! Is there a way to stay fit and still enjoy the turkey feast? The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s non-profit fitness advocate, suggests a balance between committing to a fitness regimen and limited caloric intake over several days ...

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ACE Youth Spokesperson Receives Indiana's Premier Health Award

Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 26, 2006 –The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, is pleased to announce that Debi Pillarella, M.Ed., ACE Youth Spokesperson and 2004 ACE Fitness Director of the Year, was selected to receive the Tony and Mary Hulman Health Achievement Award. Recognized for her passion and boundless devotion to public health in Indiana, Pillarella was ...

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ACE Appoints Jerry Napp, MS to National Commercial Account Manager

Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 25, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Jerry Napp, MS has been appointed to National Commercial Account Manager. With more than 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry, Napp will be working directly with fitness professionals, health clubs, universities and other industry organizat ...

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Cedric Bryant, PhD., ACE Chief Science Officer, To Receive Penn State Alumni Fellow Award

Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oct. 17, 2006 –The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, is pleased to announce that Cedric Bryant, PhD., FACSM has been selected to receive the Penn State Alumni Fellow Award. Established in 1973, the Alumni Fellow Award is the most prestigious award given by the Penn State Alumni Association to select alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary pr ...

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Chris Freytag and Ted Vickey Join ACE Board of Directors

Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 9, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its board of directors: fitness expert and author Chris Freytag and fitness and wellness executive Ted Vickey. Freytag is quite well known on a national level as a fitness expert and contributing editor for Prevention Maga ...

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Robyn M. Stuhr, M.A. Named Executive Vice President of the American Council on Exercise

Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 4, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that Robyn Stuhr has been named Executive Vice President. With more than 20 years experience in health promotion, business and occupational health, sports medicine and cardiac rehabilitation, Stuhr will be responsible for the development and management of ove ...

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ACE Reveals 2006 Achievement Award Winners
Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Educator of the Year Announced at ACE International Fitness Symposium

Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Sept. 21, 2006 –The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, recently announced the winners of its 2006 Achievement Awards at the ACE International Fitness Symposium in Las Vegas, NV. Awards were presented for Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Educator of the Year to publicly recognize the important contributions these outstanding ...

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American Council on Exercise Gets Active on Capitol Hill

Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 5, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, recently participated in meetings in Washington, DC with California Congressional leaders to voice support for health promotion legislation as part of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s (IHRSA) 4th Annual Legislative Summit, which was held May 17-18, 2006.

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InsureYourClub.com Offers Exclusive Insurance Discount to ACE Certified Fitness Professionals

Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 30, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that InsureYourClub.com, an online insurance service for the fitness industry, has chosen to provide an exclusive discount on comprehensive property and professional liability insurance to all ACE Certified fitness professionals who own or operate fitness studios ...

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YogaFit Selects ACE as Exclusive Fitness Certification Provider

Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 17, 2006 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that YogaFit®, a leader in mind-body fitness education, has chosen ACE as its sole provider of fitness certification to its more than 50,000 instructors worldwide. Each YogaFit instructor will now be highly encouraged to study and sit for either the ACE Gr ...

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ACE Tests Mind Over Body
Exclusive ACE Research Tests Placebo Effect

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 16, 2006 – Can the placebo effect make a person run faster? Yes, it can. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce the results of exclusive research that measured what happens when athletes think they’re getting an extra boost in the form of “super-oxygenated” water. The ACE-commissioned study was led by Jenn ...

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