ACE Health and Fitness Tips

Be a Tortoise, Not a Hare

You've heard the old saying: Slow and steady wins the race. Well, it may also burn more calories,...

Intermittent Stair Climbing Improves Fitness

In a recent study, British researchers confirmed that some exercise is better than nothing....

Jog Your Bones Stronger

Joggers have it made. Not only do they tend to weigh less, be nonsmokers, have fewer chroni...

Strong Muscles, Strong Bones

Exercise in any form - mild, moderate or intense - is good for you and can help reduce the ...

Walking Can Be a Bone Booster

Experts have recommended high-impact aerobic exercise as a means for increasing bone mass, ...

Guide to Certified Training

A certified fitness professional should have demonstrated on an examination the skills and know...

Supervised Workouts Improve Results

New research supports the benefits of hiring a qualified personal trainer to help you attai...

Asthma Warning

Many people with asthma are able to exercise safely, but new research suggests that dehydration...

Dysmenorrhea and Injury Link

A survey of 127 Swedish female endurance runners found that athletes with menstrual dysfunction m...

Exercise Helps Battle Effects of Cancer Treatments

Here are two studies that blow traditional theories of how to treat and recover from cancer out...

Exercise Improves Balance in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

More evidence that exercise improves balance: Researchers at Wake Forest University and the Unive...

Exercise Lifts Spirits of Frail Elderly Adults

Exercise, whether in the form of strength training, stretching or walking, can provide a much-nee...

Flat Feet and Injury

People with flat feet may be more prone to having an exercise-related injury such as stress fra...

Injury May Increase Risk of Osteoarthritis

Are you really more prone to arthritis if you've been injured?

Several studies have su...

Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Second Heart Attack

Physical activity after a first heart attack reduces the chances of a recurrence, according to ...

Researcher Touts Benefits of ''Gym'' Therapy

Everyone knows that exercise is good for the heart. And numerous studies have confirmed that ex...

Rise and Work Out!

Individuals with exercise-induced asthma may be less likely to experience an attack in the mornin...

Sports = Bad Knees? Not Necessarily

You've seen them, the stiff-kneed former athletes, veterans of countless surgeries to repair the ...

Vary Stance to Reduce Knee Strain

Reducing stress and strain on the knees is a good idea, even for those with no history of knee pr...

Working Out the Bugs

Colds can strike at any time. Wintertime, late spring, early fall. It doesn’t matter.

The...

Yoga May Alleviate Chronic Pain

Yoga fans are quick to tout the flexibility and stress-relieving benefits of this ancient practic...

Flexibility Reduces DOMS

How do some exercisers get away with less soreness than others?

A new study sugges...

S-T-R-E-T-C-H

Fifteen seconds is better than five, though five is still better than nothing when it comes...

To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

Apparently, stretching before exercise does not reduce the risk of leg injury during workouts...

ACE's Survivor Workout

We still don't know who will win the million-dollar pay-off on the current Survivor series.

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Are You Getting Enough Exercise?

Only one in four U.S. adults get the recommended amount of daily exercise, which is 30 minutes of...

Bet You Can't Stop Exercising

It was a big hit at the recent World Gaming Congress and Exposition in Las Vegas, provin...

Can Exercise Prevent Ulcers?

Although many people are infected with Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that cause ulcers, few p...

Exercise and Distress

A large-scale survey of nearly 13,000 Canadians found that physical activity has a positive effec...

Exercise and First Impressions

Do you exercise? If so, people see you as ''a harder worker, more confident, and [as having] more...

Exercise Essentials

We recently asked 36,000 ACE-certified Fitness Professionals to name their single most important ...

Exercise Helps Heart Handle Stress

We know aerobic exercise can lower blood pressure. But most studies demonstrating this effect hav...

Exercise Helps Take Away the Pain

Not only does exercise help reduce the risk of developing numerous diseases, it may also be effec...

Exercise is Good for Men

Men who exercise have a reduced risk of dying from both cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Exercise is Good for Women

A large-scale, six-year study involving 39,372 American women over age 44 confirms that exercise ...

Exercise May Keep Alzheimer's at Bay

Exercise not only helps keep you young, research shows that it may ward off one of the most dread...

Exercise May Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer

Evidence continues to mount that physical activity may reduce the risk of many types of cancer.

Exercise More, Sneeze Less

As the cold and flu season kicks into high gear this winter, it's good to know that regular exe...

Exercise Supporters

A survey of nearly 1,000 college students found that men who have friends who exercise are more l...

Exercise Ups Brain Power

The next time you go for a run or take an indoor cycling class, think about this: You may be ge...

Exercises You Can't Do Without

Feeling Stressed? Work It Out

A new study confirms what many of already know: Regular exercise is one of the best ways to comba...

Forget Something? A Walk Might Help You Remember

You can add a sharper memory to the long list of benefits of a brisk walk.

A new study o...

How Much Water is Too Much?

While dehydration is a more common concern for exercisers, some experts think the public should b...

It Makes You Feel So Young

Could exercise be the source of that elusive fountain of youth?

Consider this: Just six ...

New Guidelines for Running and Hydration

It's summer, you're running a marathon or triathlon, and you've known ''the rules'' for years: To...

One More Reason for Men to Stay Active

For years, heath promoters have been racking their brains trying to come up with persuasive reaso...

Three Weeks to a Healthier Heart

Just three weeks of healthy eating and daily moderate exercise can significantly reduce a man’s...

Time to Heal

Popping a few painkillers after a strenuous workout may seem like a good idea, but a new study su...

Top Six Fitness Myths

With so much health and fitness information coming from so many different sources, it's no wond...

Work Stress Equals Fewer Workouts

Demanding bosses and looming deadlines make it difficult for employees to stick to their exerci...

Yoga for Moms and Moms-to-Be

The ACE office has been teeming with babies of late, here, pregnant and new mothers have become a...

Yoga Therapy

Not only can it lift your spirit and elongate your muscles, but yoga also appears to relieve the ...

ACE's Top 10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays

The holidays can be a joyous time of year shared with family and friends, but they can also bring...

Advertising in Disguise

All of us can recognize the 30-minute commercials thinly disguised as talk shows or news programs...

Anything to Sell a Product

Manufacturers of equipment sold through infomercials have often used questionable tactics to pers...

At-Home Herbal Body Wraps Fall Short of Promises

''Lose 2 to 15 inches of fat PERMANENTLY and SAFELY in one HOUR ... 100% Guaranteed!''

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Athletes and Stomach Trouble

Athletes may be at a higher risk for a variety of stomach troubles, according to a new study cond...

Buyer Beware!

In their online Project Absurd report, the FTC offers a link to a consumer alert titled ''Avoidin...

Children Follow Mother's Example (Even In The Womb)

If a child shows an aversion to certain foods and flavors, chances are good her mother doesn't ...

Exercise Builds Bigger Babies

Women who exercise moderately while pregnant are positively impacting the growth of their babies,...

FTC Fights False Anti-Cellulite Claims

The desire to look and feel better is universal.

It's also one that leaves many of us su...

Go With the Tai Chi Flow

The ancient practice of tai chi has recently garnered attention for its stress-reducing benefit...

How To Avoid Brain Freeze

This just in: Eating smaller bites of ice cream is the key to avoiding the highly dreaded ice cre...

How To Read Medical News

It seems as if a day doesn't pass without the announcement of a new medical ''breakthrough'' or w...

Low-Tech Togs Keep Exercisers Cool

A broad range of high-tech fabrics, purported to keep exercisers drier and more comfortable, have...

More Than $76 Billion Saved

According to research conducted by Dr. Michael Pratt and researchers at the Centers for Disease C...

The Five Worst Fitness Ideas of All Time

The old saying goes that with time comes wisdom.

That's certainly the case in the world o...

The Top Ten Mistakes People Make in the Gym

This survey of 3,000 ACE-certified fitness professionals points out the biggest mistakes in the g...

Want to Keep Your Skin Healthy? Keep Sweating

Exercise is good for the body in more ways than one. Sure, it helps you get fit and build stronge...

Choose Fat Wisely

Americans may eat too much fat overall, but 90 percent of us don't consume enough of the fats tha...

Dangerous Potatoes

What may seem like a harmless way to store potatoes may actually be a breeding ground for deadly ...

Do Declining Bagel Sales Signal End of Low-Fat Craze?

It wasn't so long ago that bagel shops were cropping up all over the place, seemingly able to kee...

Don't Skip Breakfast to Cut Calories

When it comes to cutting calories, breakfast is often the first thing to go.
But new rese...

Eating Fatty Fish Cuts Risk of Heart Disease

Two new studies offer more evidence that eating several servings of fish rich in omega-3 fatty ac...

FDA Clears Way for More Health Claims

Reading food labels just got a little more complicated thanks to a recent decision by the Food an...

Garlic May Ward Off More Than Vampires

Two reviews of studies examining the effects of garlic suggest that it is not only good for the h...

Green Tea Sparks Your Metabolism

Green tea has had more than its fair share of good press lately, with several studies touting its...

Latest Anti-Aging Discovery Has Scientists Seeing Blue

Turning back the clock has become a national obsession, with countless potions and pills purporte...

Low-Fat Isn't Always Better

Women who follow a low-fat diet may not be getting as many essential nutrients as they should, ac...

New Labels, New Claims for Soy-Based Foods

Soy-based foods received more recognition for their heart-healthy properties, this time from th...

Smoother Skin From the Inside Out

Women's magazines frequently run stories on how to improve your skin using items from your kitc...

Some Fats Are Actually Better Than Others

Trans fat, found in fried and processed foods, may be worse for the heart than the saturated fat ...

Soy is More Than Just Good Source of Protein

by Ellie Zografakis, R.D., & Dale Huff, R.D., CSCS

There's no getting away fro...

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines and You

The Lingering Effects of Caffeine

Turns out that extra-tall latte first thing in the morning does more than just perk you up - it...

The Value of Vegetables and Fruits

Tomatoes and Apples, Edible Essentials

A new study suggests that apples and tomatoes may help prevent respiratory disease.

Rese...

Top Seven Healthiest Foods

Researchers at Tufts University in Boston have come up with a way to calculate the antioxidant pr...

Trans Fat-Free Fast Food Coming

When it comes ...

Vegetarians Be A-Ware!

Vegetarians may be at risk of not consuming enough vitamin A and iron and should increase the amo...

What You Buy Isn't Always What You Get

You may have finally mastered the art of reading food labels, but that won't do you much good if ...

Wonder Bars or Wonder Bread?

Are energy bars really better than candy bars (or a slice of Wonder bread)? A recent study tested...

Avoiding the Yips

Anyone who has been faced with a difficult putt (and what golfer hasn't) is all-too familiar with...

Get In Shape By Getting In the Ring

''Boxing is so basic and simple, yet there's way more to it than meets the eye,'' says Michael Ol...

Golf is a Pain in the Back for Some

If a round of golf leaves you grimacing and gripping your back muscles, your stance is probably t...

Good Sportsmanship Equals Fewer Injuries

All it took was a little education to help the citizens of Motala, Sweden, to substantially reduc...

If You Can Walk You Can Snowshoe

Anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, can strap on a pair of snowshoes and go for a low-str...

Keep Your Cool: Wear Sunscreen

If you are thinking of running the Death Valley Century Race mid-August, but are afraid that suns...

Mountain Biking Facts

As the popularity of mountain biking soars, so do the number of injuries. An estimated 8.6 millio...

Snowboarding Ups Wrist Fracture Risk

A 10-year survey of snowboarding injuries in Colorado confirms the wrist is the sport's most vuln...

Special Knees

Men and women looking to strengthen their knees and prevent injuries need different types of trai...

Warm Up Before You Tee Off

It may be one of the fastest growing sports, but most people still don't treat it as such.
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What Good Are Hiking Poles?

Double hiking poles, held like ski poles, are becoming a common sight on the trail. Do they reall...

Anxiety Lifted

Your cares and troubles could be lifted with a regular regimen of moderate-intensity weight train...

Build Your Muscles, Build Your Brain

An active lifestyle has benefits beyond the body. A new study suggests that being active can s...

For Older Adults, A Little Exercise Goes A Long Way

Just one workout a week is all it takes for older adults to maintain their strength and, possibly...

Friends Don't Let Friends Who Take Antibiotics Lift Weights

If you're taking a type of antibiotic called fluoroquinolones, you should probably take a break f...

Now Everyone Can Do Pilates

For years, trademark restrictions prevented most Pilates practitioners from calling their disci...

Resistance Training Effectively Trims Ab Flab in Women

There's no doubt about it – resistance training is a great way for both men and women to increa...

Seniors Get Hip

A study of 62 healthy men and women between the ages of 60 and 83 revealed that six months of res...

Stay Fit to Stay Alive

Being sedentary and out of shape may have a more detrimental effect on one's health than other we...

Strength Training Benefits More than Muscles

Regular weight training does more than just build better muscles, it builds a better, healthier b...

Strong and Steady Wins the Race

If you want to increase your chances of living a long, healthy life, you'd better stay strong. ...

Support Wanes for Weightlifting Belts

Weightlifting belts do little to improve performance, concluded researchers at the Albany Medical...

Think Yourself Stronger

Competitive athletes often use a technique called visualization to help give them an edge over th...

Weight Training Hypertrophy

How long does it take to see results?

A recent study found that upper-body muscles incre...

Andro Angst

A small study suggests that androstenedione is not only ineffective for improving muscle strength...

Buying Pharmaceuticals Online

Is buying prescription medications online a good idea? Medical researchers at the University of P...

Exercise and the Pill Increase the Calcium Requirement

Exercising women who take contraceptives should be especially careful to get enough calcium in th...

Fat Trapper Pays Dearly for Fake Fat-Loss Claims

The Enforma System, which hit the marketplace early last year, promised users effortless weight l...

Popular Supplement Declared Dangerous, Even Deadly

The dietary supplement 1,4-butandediol or BD, which is found in some body-building products, is b...

Tea for Rest or Arrest (Herbal DUI)

Kava tea, touted for its relaxation and stress-relieving benefits, may work too well in some case...

Tips for Choosing Herbal Products

Always inform your physician about any herbs or supplements you presently take. Herbs...

A Little Fat Goes a Long Way

A new study suggests the key to long-term weight loss may not be a diet of rice cakes and celery ...

AHA Sounds Alarm on High-Protein Diets

The American Heart Association (AHA) wants consumers to be aware of the dangers of high-protein d...

Diet Myth Debunked

One of the more popular diet fads of the moment is founded on the notion that carbs and proteins ...

Diet Peddles Seven-Day ''Vacation'' from Lifestyle Habits

When it comes to the obesity epidemic, we have gone way beyond necessity and entered the realm of...

Exercise Versus Diet

In a recent study of 52 obese men with an average body mass index (BMI) of 31, Canadian researc...

Face Facts

Despite frequent warnings about the dangers of inactivity and obesity, most adults don't see thei...

Fitness Magazines and Image Disorders

For years, fashion magazines have taken the heat for displaying unrealistic body types and causin...

Hungry? It May Be All In Your Head

How do you know when you're hungry? Or when you're full? Is it your stomach or your brain that ...

Key Ingredient to Keeping off Holiday Pounds? Air

Just about everybody overeats during the holidays, but researchers may have discovered a secret w...

Lift Weight to Lose Weight

A new study confirms what many discovered long ago - strength training plays an important role ...

Making Your Way Through the Holidays Without Guilt (Or Added Pounds)

From the golden, roasted turkey to the buttery mashed potatoes to the decorated cookies, the holi...

More Calcium, Less Weight

Calcium may be the latest arsenal in the war against excess weight and fat.

Researchers ...

Not Sure How You Feel? Think About What You Ate

The foods you crave may say a lot about the state of your mind and body.

Researchers i...

Size Doesn't Matter As Much As It Should

If the low-fat craze of the '90s taught us anything, it's that calories do count and that you can...

Some Might Call It Sabotage

Even as they tout the benefits of the latest workout trend, or offer rapid weight-loss plans, wom...

There's No Place Like Home

A new study found that obese women are more likely to stick with - and lose more weight on - a ho...

Want to Lose Weight? Then Pay Attention!

Picture this: You're sitting in a movie theater, popcorn and soda in hand, chatting with friends ...

Backpacks: Do It Right

Kids are back in school and that means they're packing extra pounds - on their backs, that is.

Coaches: Watch Your Words!

Title IX may have made it a legal requirement that public schools allot equal amounts of money to...

Forget New Math, This is New P.E.

It isn't all bad news when it comes to physical education in schools.

According to a rece...

Good Nutrition Starts Early

Despite improved eating habits, more American children are overweight than ever before.

A...

If You Build It, They Will Play

If we want kids to be more active, we need to build fun playgrounds.

That is the conclusi...

Kids' Rooms No Place For T.V.

Here’s a simple step parents can take to lower their child’s risk of obesity: Keep the televisi...

Many Teenagers' Diets Lack Major Nutrients

U.S. researchers report that the dietary habits of teenagers leaves many of them deprived of many...

Play Ball! (Safely)

Baseball season is in full swing, and with a new season comes new recommendations from the Americ...

Some Bike Helmets Flunk Safety Tests

A study of bike helmets conducted by the Good Housekeeping Institute has resulted in a massive re...

Take the Necessary Steps to Avoid Unnecessary Injuries

Before signing up for soccer or trying out for the baseball team, ACE recommends taking the follo...

Teletubbies Shape Up

The Teletubbies' cute and cuddly image has made them a prime target for criticism from groups tha...

Warning: Scooters May be Hazardous to Your Child's Health

You see them everywhere — kids on scooters flying off curbs, racing through parking lots, darting...