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ACE In the News

  • Oct 21, 2025

  • The Surprising Science-Backed Benefits of Heated Workouts - and When They're Not Worth the Money (Women's Health)

  • Then there’s the advice that applies to everyone: hydrate, go gently and listen to your body. The latter is particularly important; a study conducted by the American Council on Exercise on the risks associated with Bikram yoga recommended watching for fatigue, headaches, dizziness, general weakness, paleness, cold, clammy skin and profuse sweating.
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  • Oct 9, 2025

  • American Council on Exercise Contributes to Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness Initiative (Athletic Business)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to announce its support of Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness initiative expanding opportunities for students and professionals at the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. The project is designed to open doors for those interested in fitness-related fields and to strengthen community through greater access to education and resources.
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  • Oct 9, 2025

  • What Is HIIT—and How Can It Boost Your Workouts? (Self)

  • Reduced-exertion high-intensity training (REHIT): Per the American Council on Exercise’s recommendation, this consists of 20 seconds of work followed by three minutes of recovery, repeated two times.
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  • Oct 8, 2025

  • The Norwegian 4x4 Workout Could Help Boost Your Endurance (Self)

  • Downing seven to 10 ounces every 10 to 20 minutes is a solid rule of thumb, according to both the American Council on Exercise and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, as SELF has previously reported. “You want to make sure you're properly fueled for your performance and recovery,” McDonald says.
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  • Oct 6, 2025

  • 13 Best Mini Trampolines to Switch Up Your Cardio With

  • Calorie burn isn't the be-all and end-all in workouts (far from it), but here's an interesting comparison: trampoline workouts can burn as many calories per minute as running at a pace of 10 minutes per mile, according to a study by the American Council of Exercise.
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  • Sep 24, 2025

  • Over 50? Age Well and Build Strength With This 20-Minute Upper-Body Workout (Everyday Health)

  • As you get stronger, you can try other plank exercises, like lifting one foot off the floor and bringing it to your opposite elbow, recommends the American Council on Exercise. For more advanced exercisers, try raising your opposite arm and leg off the floor while stabilizing your body.
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  • Sep 23, 2025

  • How Many Days a Week Should You Do HIIT? A Trainer Weighs In (Today)

  • HIIT sparks something called excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), which enables people to burn calories even after their workout ends. The American Council on Exercise says that HIIT works best for kickstarting EPOC.
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  • Sep 23, 2025

  • Why Do My Stomach Muscles Protrude When Doing Sit-Ups? (Everyday Health)

  • Any activity that puts pressure on the abdominal area can lead to a hernia, especially if you have had surgery in the area or an injury. Can you get a hernia from sit-ups? Sit-ups and over-training before you’re ready may be the cause according to the American Council on Exercise, if you are doing a lot of them, or they may just be making the hernia worse or more noticeable.
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  • Sep 22, 2025

  • A Bright Future for Project COURAGE (Campus Rec Magazine)

  • Support for Project COURAGE continues to build heading into 2026, backed by new collaboration with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Finding they were aligned with the Project COURAGE mission, ACE is backing the initiative by providing educational resources and professional development opportunities that advance Matrix’s mission to empower underrepresented communities.
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  • Sep 20, 2025

  • How to Exercise to Build Muscle Over 60 (Everyday Health)

  • Plus, building muscle and strength improves confidence, regulates muscle repair hormones, and stimulates the brain, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE). These benefits are especially important after 60.
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  • Sep 17, 2025

  • Is Running The King of Fast Calorie Burn? Here's the Scoop on Calorie-Burning (The Manual)

  • Running for one mile burns approximately 100 calories, but the exact number depends on factors such as body weight and running pace, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Sep 16, 2025

  • Can Pilates Really Make My Muscles ‘Long and Lean’? (New York Times)

  • Circuit training combines strength training and cardiorespiratory exercise in an effective and time-efficient way. Learn programming strategies for clients with larger bodies.
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  • Sep 11, 2025

  • From The Thighmaster to Peloton, All Fitness Fads Go Bust. Except One. (Business Insider)

  • “The treadmill endures because it really delivers on the essential basics: accessibility, convenience, and proven effectiveness,” says Cedric Bryant, the president and CEO of the American Council on Exercise. “The most basic element to maintaining an independent lifestyle, typically, as we mature, is to be able to ambulate and move on our own. Treadmills help to maintain that quality.”
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  • Sep 3, 2025

  • How Anaerobic Exercise Boosts Running Performance and Prevents Injuries (Runner's World)

  • Let’s start with a quick physiology lesson. To perform any type of movement, your body needs energy. And there are three main systems your body uses to make that energy: the phosphagen system, the anaerobic glycolysis system, and the aerobic system, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • 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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