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ACE In the News

  • Aug 25, 2025

  • 'Looks amazing': Anthony Edwards At 3% Body Fat, Per Timberwolves Coach (Sports Illustrated)

  • Obtaining 3% body fat is rare but possible with strict nutrition and exercise, according to health professionals. The American Council on Exercise says a body fat range of 25% to 31% for women or 18% to 24% for men is typical for the average person who isn't an athlete.
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  • Aug 19, 2025

  • I Did the One Punch Man Workout Every Day for Two Weeks — and Ended Up Sore and Tired (Men's Health)

  • Before I took on the challenge, I called Anthony J. Wall, director of international business development for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and certified personal trainer. I asked him if he’d ever heard of such a challenge, and what he thought about it.
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  • Aug 12, 2025

  • 12 Hydration Mistakes Leaving You Parched, According to Experts (Self)

  • Blanket fluid recs are hard to make for athletes, too, but in general, they should shoot to drink 17 to 20 ounces of fluid two hours before exercising, and seven to 10 ounces every 10 to 20 minutes while exercising, per the American Council on Exercise. Weigh yourself before and after, and drink at least 20 ounces of water for every pound lost through sweat.
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  • Aug 12, 2025

  • 4 Fitness Tests Trainers Swear By (The New York Times)

  • The Test: Perform as many push-ups as you can until your form breaks or your muscles give out. You can compare your score with those listed by the American Council Exercise.
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  • Aug 8, 2025

  • How Specialized Gyms Empower People with Neurologic Conditions (Brain & Life)

  • Built on the footprint of two former racquetball courts, the exercise studio is run by Anna Woods, a certified personal trainer who developed for the American Council on Exercise a special certification for fitness professionals interested in working with people who have neurologic disorders. McKinney, who lives in Hutchinson, was diagnosed two years ago with functional neurologic disorder, symptoms of which can include epileptic-like seizures and narcolepsy.
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  • Aug 6, 2025

  • ACE Marks 40 Years as a Fitness Industry Leader (Athletech News)

  • Forty years ago, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) set safety standards for aerobics instructors. Today, it certifies health coaches in more than 110 countries and partners with leading public health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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  • Aug 1, 2025

  • What Are The Benefits of Using a Rowing Machine? (Medical News Today)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) states that low-impact exercises are activities that do not place large amounts of strain or weight on a person’s joints. These exercises do not cause increased stress on joints and connective tissue, so they can be effective for preserving joint health.
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  • Jul 31, 2025

  • Reduced-Exertion High-Intensity Training: A Beginner's Guide (Everyday Health)

  • By now you're probably wondering, what does REHIT stand for exactly? Short for reduced-exertion, high-intensity interval training, REHIT is a form of exercise that combines the principles of HIIT but involves less work, according to Sabrena Jo, CPT, personal trainer and senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Jul 31, 2025

  • How Long Should It Take For Your Workouts To Produce Results? Trainers And Doctors Weigh In (Women's Health)

  • “If you are currently inactive, you can see improvements to your VO2 max capacity within four to six weeks,” Wilson says. “Depending on the training program, a beginner can be half marathon-ready in roughly 12 to 20 weeks.” (VO2 max is basically the maximum amount of oxygen your body can consume and deliver to your organs and muscles, according to the American Council on Exercise. The higher your capacity, the longer, and stronger, you’ll be able to engage in cardiovascular exercise.)
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  • Jul 28, 2025

  • Is It Safe to Exercise Outside in Poor Air Quality? (U.S. News)

  • It’s important to consider these factors before you exercise outside, especially in conditions involving intense heat, humidity or poor air quality. The last thing you want to do is sacrifice safety for the sake of an outdoor sweat-fest. To stay on the right side of this risk-reward calculus, the American Council on Exercise recommends adjusting your workout intensity and duration. Flexibility on this front is essential.
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  • Jul 25, 2025

  • Experts Say These 5 Tips Will Help You Burn More Calories and Fat During Every Walk (Women's Health)

  • Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, CPT, founder of Get Healthy U TV, and board member of the American Council of Exercise.
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  • Jul 24, 2025

  • Expert Strategies for Walking Better With MS (Health Central)

  • Another way to avoid wearing yourself out during exercise? “Stay hydrated,” Dr. Shah says. Research suggests being well-hydrated is linked to lower fatigue levels in MS, while drinking cold water during exercise can help keep your core body temperature down. (The American Council on Exercise recommends drinking 17 to 20 ounces of water two hours before working out, plus seven to 10 ounces every 10 to 20 minutes while working out.)
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  • Jul 23, 2025

  • Home Fitness Is Evolving—And It Looks Nothing Like It Did Years Ago (Inkl)

  • The American Council on Exercise states that resistance training improves muscle tone, boosts metabolism, and enhances daily function.
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  • Jul 18, 2025

  • We Ranked the Highest Calorie Burning Workouts. Here’s What Really Works (CNET)

  • Even though everyone is different, there are general estimates for how many calories you can burn when you exercise. The estimates below are calculated based on someone who weighs 130 pounds through the American Council on Exercise calculator. You can use that calculator to get a close estimate of how many calories you would burn daily during many common activities.
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  • Jul 18, 2025

  • Will Wearing Wrist Weights On A Walk Really Strengthen Your Arms? Experts Weigh In On The TikTok Trend (Women's Health)

  • Overall, the more you move with intention, the more of a difference you'll see, says Sariya. You can also slowly increase your weights for an additional burn, as long as they’re not too heavy. (The American Council on Exercise suggests one to three pounds max for joint safety.)
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