http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight/http://www.acefitness.org/images/header_logo.gifACE hosts several blogs, each with weekly posts where you get can enjoy the latest content, ask questions, post your comments and ratings, and share your thoughts.(c) 2013, American Council on Exercise. All rights reserved.en-USACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsMany people shy away from kettlebell training due to unfounded fears that it might be too dangerous or that it’s really only for serious bodybuilders. A new ACE-sponsored study, however, sheds new light on the true benefits of this unique and time-saving workout....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/3233/kettlebells-kick-butt?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsDo Fila's Toning Resistance Capris really work as advertised? This new ACE-commissioned research study offers answers....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/3074/toning-pants-too-good-to-be-true?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsIs this new group exercise trend worth your time? ACE research brings you the answer....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/3075/can-you-qidance-your-way-to-fitness?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsCould a videogame be the secret to making our kids more fit and less fat? First introduced in Japan in 1998, see how this dance videogame commonly known as DDR measures up as ACE tests its efficacy in this university-based research study....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2974/human-joysticks?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWith a recent study showing that mothers of young children are less likely to get even the minimum amount of exercise they need to stay healthy compared to women of a similar age without kids, ACE studies the calorie burn and body benefits of walking with a baby stroller. Just how good is this workout?...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2976/wellness-on-wheels?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsACE-sponsored study reveals the most effective exercises for strengthening and toning the chest muscles....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2995/top-3-most-effective-chest-exercises?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsZumba fitness has quickly grown to one of the most popular group exercise classes on the planet. ACE uncovered how effective it is compared to other aerobic workouts. ...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2994/zumba-fitness-sure-it-s-fun-but-is-it?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWomen from all walks of life struggle to avoid the dreaded flabby, jiggly arms—and they often turn to personal trainers and fitness pros for help. Which exercises are the best? ACE research determined which ones are the most effective — and efficient — for targeting the triceps....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2991/best-triceps-exercises?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWith more than 3 million copies sold, P90X has been the best-selling home exercise program for seven years in a row and has attracted legions of fans including celebrities, weekend warriors and stay-at-home moms. Since 2004, the now ubiquitous advertisement has inspired viewers with compelling before- and after-P90X photos, moving testimonials from regular folks, and snippets of trainer Tony Horton’s no-nonsense workouts....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2993/does-p90x-really-bring-it?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsBarefoot-style and minimalist shoes are one of the hottest trends to sweep the footwear category since Nike Waffle Trainer running shoes and Crocs. What happens when runners switch to running in barefoot shoes? ACE research found out....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2992/like-barefoot-only-better?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWouldn’t it be great if you could take your elliptical trainer outdoors? That’s the concept behind the StreetStrider, which uses the movements of both the legs and the arms to meld the motion of jogging, cycling, and cross-country skiing into one. But does it offer a good workout? New exclusive ACE research examines the fitness benefits of this product....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2990/an-elliptical-cross-trainer-on-three-wheels?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsEnlisting a team of exercise scientists from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, the American Council on Exercise set out to test the claims of Power Balance’s popular performance bracelet. The participants included 42 college-aged volunteers – half men, and half women – who were all NCAA Division III athletes. Each subject completed two trials of four tests including trunk flexibility, balance, strength and vertical jump. The results: Power Balance, or Power of Persuasion?...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2989/power-balance-or-power-of-persuasion?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsWhile most people think of the hula hoop as a children’s toy, the history of hula hooping dates back thousands of years when hoops fashioned from grapevines were actually used for exercise....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2988/hooping-effective-workout-or-child-s-play?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsSince its launch in late 2007, the Wii Fit has sold well over 21 million units and, at the time of this research, was the third best-selling video game of all time. These stats are encouraging, given the well-publicized epidemic of childhood obesity in our country and the fact that obesity and its complications cause as many as 300,000 premature deaths each year....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2981/wii-fit-or-just-a-wee-bit?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsThe PC-based exer-game, Dancetown, encourages older adults and those in retirement communities to follow onscreen dance step cues on a wired dance pad while the computer records their accuracy. But does it really produce the exercise intensity to be beneficial?...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2980/dance-the-calories-away?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsThe boot-camp trend is still going strong perhaps because it’s not really trendy at all. The workout is simple, goes back to basics, is not tied to a single piece of equipment and uses a motivating team-oriented atmosphere. Discover the fitness benefits of popular boot camp style workouts in this unique ACE study....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2979/drop-and-give-me-20?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsIn the fall of 2006, a new video game system called the Nintendo Wii hit the streets and quickly became an instant hit with a full-fledged craze, selling more than 11 million consoles in the Americas alone. But is the exercise you get through the exer-gaming system as good as the real thing?...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2977/the-wii-as-good-as-the-real-thing?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsMany fitness professionals have been promoting functional fitness programs as a way for older adults to remain active and independent as they age. But how beneficial is this form of exercise and how quickly can benefits be reaped?...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2975/function-follows-fitness?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsGiven that society spends at least half of our waking hours on the job, ACE turns to the workplace to examine the physical activity of 10 common job occupations. How much of a workday workout are you getting? From teachers and police officers, to nurses and receptionists, see how you measure up....http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2973/do-you-10k-a-day?DCMP=RSSACE Fit | 20 Most Recent Expert Insight PostsA new ACE sponsored study measured what happens when athletes think they're getting an extra boost in the form of "super-oxygenated" water. Can the mind trick the body into performing better?...http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/47/2972/mind-over-body?DCMP=RSS