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ACE In the News

  • Apr 8, 2024

  • 8 Hip Mobility Exercises For Better Flexibility, According to Experts (PopSugar)

  • Araceli de Leon, MS, RYT 500, ACE-PT echoes this sentiment. Mobility of any joint is important because our kinetic chain is connected, and one misalignment or issue will be compensated by another, de Leon explains.
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  • Apr 5, 2024

  • Is HIIT Training Worth The Hype? (Country & Town House)

  • The American Council on Exercise recommends doing HIIT one to two times per week, alongside other forms of exercise, such as strength training, low-intensity cardio training, Pilates or yoga.
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  • Apr 1, 2024

  • Mental Wellness (Health Club Management)

  • Kath Hudson reports from an excellent ACE (American Council on Exercise) summit on mental health, sharing insights into key areas of support for both staff and members, along with the science.
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  • Apr 1, 2024

  • The best health coach certifications for 2024 (Fortune)

  • ACE Fitness’s advanced health coach training program gives individuals access to the organization’s most robust study program, additional training in behavioral change—as well as a live, one-on-one skills assessment. In order to sit for the ACE Health Coach certification exam, individuals must have an associate’s degree in a related field or have other relevant certifications or experience.
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  • Apr 1, 2024

  • Walking for Weight Loss (AARP)

  • Like any type of cardio, “walking is beneficial for weight loss, but it’s important to recognize that exercise alone is not the most effective strategy for losing weight,” says Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., ACE (American Council on Exercise) senior director of science and research.
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  • Mar 28, 2024

  • Ozempic, weight-loss drugs rise and the fitness industry reacts (The Streat)

  • The Street recently caught up with Sabrena Jo, senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a nonprofit organization that certifies health coaches and exercise professionals.
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  • Mar 27, 2024

  • The Best Glute Isolation Exercises For Sculpting A Toned Butt, Plus How To Add Them To Your Workouts (Women's Health)

  • Sticking with single-joint actions in the early stages of a corrective exercise program can help ensure your nervous system isn’t overloaded and prevent improper movement patterns from being reinforced, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Mar 26, 2024

  • Should We Trust Fitfluencers? Their Advice Can Be Dangerous, Experts Say (Popsugar)

  • "Non-accredited influencers may inadvertently promote unsafe practices, unrealistic expectations, and quick-fix solutions," says Sabrena Jo, PhD, an ACE-certified trainer. This misinformation can lead to discouragement about your own results at best, and injury at worst.
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  • Mar 13, 2024

  • ACE Launches ‘AI Bootcamp’ for Personal Trainers (Athletech)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Precision Nutrition are introducing the AI Bootcamp for Coaches, an on-demand, self-guided online course that trains health and fitness professionals how to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their businesses and client interactions.
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  • Mar 13, 2024

  • Plyometrics: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better (Everyday Health)

  • To get an idea of what plyometric exercises look like and how to advance your movements, this blog post from the American Council on Exercise is a great place to start.
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  • Mar 11, 2024

  • Can’t Deadlift? Don’t Sweat It. Try These 5 Alternative Options Instead (Well+Good)

  • Deadlifts primarily target the muscles of your posterior chain on the back side of your body, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Mar 6, 2024

  • ACE Personal Trainer Certification: Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling (Sports Illustrated)

  • An ACE-certified trainer reviews the ACE personal trainer certification and shares her own experience with the course.
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  • Feb 29, 2024

  • The Future of Fitness Education & Certification (Athletech)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE), founded in 1985, provides NCCA-accredited certifications, continuing education and evidence-based health information. Sarah Beavins, ACE’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, said that ACE is dedicated to keeping health and exercise professionals equipped with timely, relevant information, and named artificial intelligence (AI)/fitness technology as one area of focus in 2024.
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  • Feb 27, 2024

  • Should you lift weights or do cardio to burn calories? (Medical News Today)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) cites research suggesting that people should perform cardio before weight training to maintain workout intensity. However, this may not be applicable to every person. Therefore, an individual should consider discussing their personal fitness needs and goals with a trainer.
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  • Feb 27, 2024

  • 7 Best Kettlebell Exercises to Include in Your Workout (Healthline)

  • A study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise reported that participants who completed an 8-week kettlebell training session saw noticeable improvements in their aerobic capacity.
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