Posts published in "January 2005" within ACE Press Releases
ACE Recommends Strength Training as a Safe and Effective Way to Help Address Youth Inactivity and Obesity
Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 31, 2005 – American children are increasingly overweight and one more way to steer them toward an active lifestyle is through strength training. Unfortunately, many long-standing myths and misconceptions have fostered a belief that strength training may be ineffective and potentially unsafe for youngsters. According to the Youth Strength Training book recentl ...
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Operation FitKids Unveils New Fitness Center at Hoover High School During Grand Opening Event
ACE Donates $100,000 in Fitness Equipment
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2005) – Operation Fit Kids (OFK), the youth outreach program of the American Council on Exercise (ACE), recently donated $100,000 in strength and cardiovascular equipment, flooring and educational materials to establish a new student fitness facility at Hoover High School. Hundreds of students utilize this new facility on a daily basis.
What: Grand ...
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ACE Endorses Government Regulation on Dietary Supplements
Institute of Medicine Issues New Report Calling for More Reliable, Standardized Products
Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 20, 2005 – Recently, the Institute of Medicine, part of the National Academy of Science, issued a report urging Congress to require tougher standards for dietary supplements and their manufacturers. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s non-profit fitness advocate, wholeheartedly supports the notion of increased government regulation and standardization ...
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ACE Supports Recent U.S. Government Food Guidelines
Limiting Caloric Intake and Increasing Physical Activity Leads to Healthier Lifestyles
Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2005
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2005 – The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, a joint project of the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture, outline the need for Americans to limit calorie consumption and get more physical activity. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s non-profit fitness authority, supports these guidelines and contin ...
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ACE Recognized as San Diego City Schools Partner in Education
Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2005
San Diego, Calif. – Jan. 06, 2005 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s non-profit fitness advocate, is proud to announce it has been recognized as a San Diego City Schools Partner in Education. ACE and San Diego City Schools (SDCS) Physical Education Department have entered into a partnership to promote youth fitness through increased opportunities for physical activity and e ...
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Winter is Here: Are Your Kids Staying Active?
ACE Offers Tips to Keep Kids Moving and Healthy
Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 03, 2005 – Winter weather poses an obstacle to normally active children when it’s no longer easy to jump on a bike and ride or play outside. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, offers advice on how to keep your kids active during the colder months.
“The trend toward inactivity in children is all too common during the winter ...
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