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ACE In the News

  • Nov 3, 2026

  • Herniated Discs Are a Common Cycling Injury—Here’s Everything You Need to Know (Bicycling)

  • How to do these exercises: The American Council of Exercise recommends performing three sets for each using a reverse pyramid rep/set scheme. Start with a higher number of repetitions for the first set, then decrease by 2 to 6 reps, then decrease by another 2 to 4 reps on the last set. So you might start with 8-6-4 reps and work your way up to 12-10-8 reps as you get stronger and build endurance. Hold each exercise for no more than 8 to 10 seconds.
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  • Oct 28, 2026

  • New Survey Shows Playing Sports Alleviates Anxiety: Let it Kickstart Your Fitness Goals

  • According to the American Council of Exercise, “dumbbells can provide the two types of overload that lead to muscle growth: mechanic and metabolic.” Light muscle damage and fatigue can actually lead to big gains — just ensure you leave enough time in between exercises for your muscles to repair (approximately 2-5 minutes between sets).
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  • Oct 24, 2026

  • Trainers Are Begging People Over 50 to Try This Lesser-Known Type of Strength Training (Parade)

  • The answer is power training, which involves lifting lighter weights at a faster speed. Chris Gagliardi, MS, scientific education content manager, American Council on Exercise, previously told Parade that muscle strength and mass begin to decline around age 50, which makes strength work more important as you get older.
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  • Oct 23, 2026

  • How to Exercise Safely With C3G (Everyday Health)

  • If you choose a trainer, look for one experienced with chronic conditions and, preferably, certified by a recognized organization, Ahmed says. Examples include the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Bring your medication list, recent lab results, blood pressure log, and any restrictions from your nephrology team to your first session, she advises.
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  • Oct 22, 2026

  • Want to Get Stronger Without the Male Gaze? There’s a Gym for That (The New York Times)

  • Women-only gyms, which seemed to be going the way of the Thighmaster, have recently seen a resurgence — thanks largely to a growing interest in strength training among women, said Sabrena Jo, the senior director of science and education at the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Oct 6, 2026

  • What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Working Out for Days, Weeks, and Months? (Outside Magazine)

  • “Our bodies are incredibly adaptable,” Jacque Crockford, director of product development at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), told Outside. “They adapt both to the exercise we do and to the exercise we stop doing.” If you’re an athlete, you likely know that brief breaks, including both rest days and periods of low-intensity movement, are essential for recovery, allowing you to avoid injury and ultimately optimize performance.
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  • Sep 28, 2026

  • All About Barry’s Bootcamp, A Group HIIT Workout (Health Digest)

  • All in all, as described by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Barry’s Bootcamp is best suited for people who like to be challenged with an intense workout while being coached by an instructor in a motivating and supportive high-energy group environment.
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  • Sep 17, 2026

  • How Many Steps You Should Walk Each Day for Weight Loss, According to Experts (Prevention)

  • “Counting steps is useful because you can monitor yourself every day, but if the number of steps are your primary driver, you may not make the gains you expected,” says Anthony J. Wall, senior director, global business development for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a certified personal trainer. “What’s effective is the frequency, intensity and duration of your activity..."
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  • Sep 17, 2026

  • Inspire360 Launches First-Ever Education Grant for YMCAs to Strengthen Workforce Development (Fitt Insider)

  • Inspire360 today announced the Inspire360 Education Grant for YMCAs, the first education grant built specifically for YMCA workforce development. Selected Ys will receive six to twelve months of Inspire360 Club service at no charge, giving their trainers access to a continuing education library valued at $16,000 per trainer, with education from TRX, Functional Movement Systems (FMS), Exos, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Aug 20, 2026

  • What Is the ‘Paper Towel Effect’ During Weight Loss? An Expert Explains (Today)

  • Instead, it “serves as an accessible way to explain why changes in body shape and appearance often become more noticeable as someone loses body fat over time,” Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise, tells TODAY.com.
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  • Aug 10, 2026

  • Best Jobs for Retirees (Kiplinger)

  • If you want a sanctioned job at a fitness facility, get your certification. That could come from the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Jul 27, 2026

  • 6 Easy Ways to Move More While Working from Home (Time)

  • Remote work creates a particularly sedentary environment. There’s no need to walk from your front door to the car or train station. There are no aisles of cubicles to maneuver on your bathroom break or colleagues to stand around with at the water cooler. “We're just sitting there in front of the screen by ourselves,” says Mary Jayne Rogers, an exercise physiologist based in Albuquerque, who’s on the certification advisory board of the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jul 27, 2026

  • 6 Easy Ways to Move More While Working from Home (Time)

  • At most desk jobs, you’ll be sitting down for the majority of the day. But remote work creates a particularly sedentary environment. ... “We're just sitting there in front of the screen by ourselves,” says Mary Jayne Rogers, an exercise physiologist based in Albuquerque, who’s on the certification advisory board of the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jul 15, 2026

  • Matrix Fitness Announces 2025/2026 Project COURAGE Scholarship Recipients (Campus Rec Magazine)

  • Earlier this year, Matrix Fitness expanded Project COURAGE opportunities through a partnership with the American Council on Exercise (ACE), increasing access to fitness-related certifications in the Project COURAGE network.
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  • Jul 11, 2026

  • Why You Should Try Exercising on the Beach (The New York Times)

  • You should also hydrate before, during and after exercising on the beach, rather than relying on when you feel thirsty, said Cedric Bryant, an exercise physiologist and the chief executive of the American Council on Exercise. You will be exposed to direct sunlight on the beach, along with heat reflected off the sand and water, even on cloudy days, he said, which can put you at risk for overheating and dehydration.
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