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ACE In the News

  • Sep 13, 2024

  • Wellness Redefined: The Fitness Industry’s New Focus (Athletech News)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is also looking at ways to highlight wellness. ACE President and Chief Science Officer Cedric X Bryant said that ACE “characterizes wellness by the active pursuit of lifestyle choices that lead to and support a state of holistic health.”
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  • Sep 3, 2024

  • Rebounding Workouts: 10 Moves to Try, Plus the Benefits and Risks of This Form of Fitness (Women's Health)

  • Studies have explored whether jumping on a trampoline can improve cardiorespiratory fitness, and according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), it can. For an ACE study, 24 college students participated in a rebounder workout, during which their average heart rate was at 79 percent of their heart rate max—within the benchmark range for cardio workouts from the American College of Sports Medicine.
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  • Aug 26, 2024

  • How to Lose Belly Fat and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle (Yahoo!)

  • "A well-rounded exercise routine includes both aerobic and muscular forms of training," Chris Gagliardi, an ACE-certified personal trainer, tells Yahoo. Aim to accumulate 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, including two days of muscle-strengthening activity to target each major muscle group.
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  • Aug 20, 2024

  • Shaping the Future of Youth Fitness (Health & Fitness Association)

  • “The fitness industry has a larger responsibility to support the future generation by promoting healthy habits early on, which can help minimize the long-term healthcare burden associated with chronic diseases and mental health issues,” says Cedric Bryant, PhD, FACSM, the president and CEO of the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Aug 14, 2024

  • ACE and Lakeshore Foundation Partner to Enhance Inclusive Fitness Education (Athletech News)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Lakeshore Foundation have teamed up to advance education in inclusive fitness. On August 8, 2024, the two organizations announced their partnership, with a focus on creating resources to help exercise professionals and health coaches better serve individuals with physical disabilities.
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  • Aug 12, 2024

  • What is the 30-30-30 Method, and Does it Work for Weight Loss? The Expert Advice (Women's Health)

  • The goal of 30-30-30 is to kickstart metabolism and help give you more energy, says Sabrena Jo, PhD, the senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Instead of waking up and eating breakfast with lots of sugar in it (like breakfast cereal or pancakes with syrup), opting for a high-protein meal can help stabilize blood sugar levels, curb cravings, and support muscle synthesis, she says.
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  • Aug 9, 2024

  • How to Squeeze in Exercise on Vacation (New York Times)

  • Cedric Bryant, the president and chief executive of the American Council on Exercise, said you should prioritize balance and your well-being when deciding whether — or how much — to exercise on vacation. “The key is to be smart enough to listen to your body and your mind, and do what feels right for you,” he said.
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  • Aug 1, 2024

  • A 10-Minute Workout for People Who Don’t Like Working Out (New York Times)

  • “Less is more when you are trying to start a fitness routine, especially if you dislike exercise,” said Cedric Bryant, the chief executive of the American Council on Exercise in San Diego.
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  • Jul 18, 2024

  • High Points: Nap time (The Aspen Times)

  • An article in the American Council on Exercise noted that “Sleep in general, and nap sleep in particular, help to consolidate memory, especially for newly acquired skills.”
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  • Jul 16, 2024

  • If I Could Only Use One Fitness Tool for the Rest of My Life It Would Be a Kettlebell (Fit and Well)

  • Certified personal trainer and strength coach, Domenic Angelino, is a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. He holds a master’s degree in kinesiology, as well as further fitness qualifications from the American Council of Exercise... He has been involved with several research projects, written a textbook on fitness and nutrition for a school system and worked with fitness apps, fitness influencers, athletes and educational institutions as an expert consultant.
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  • Jul 12, 2024

  • The Best Home Exercise Bikes for Fun Workouts Anytime (Buy Side from WSJ)

  • To better understand the indoor cycling space and what consumers should look for when purchasing exercise bikes, I spoke with Jennifer Sage, founder of the Indoor Cycling Association; Olympic gold medalist and Zwift ambassador Kristin Armstrong; Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., president and chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise; and Joel Press, M.D., physiatrist-in-chief at Hospital for Special Surgery.
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  • Jul 12, 2024

  • The Best Walking Apps to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals (First For Women)

  • Walking apps “can be particularly useful for staying motivated, tracking achievements and making walking a consistent and enjoyable part of a fitness routine,” explains Sabrena Jo, PhD, Senior Director of Science and Research for the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jul 12, 2024

  • Forever Kids Hosts Suitcase Packing Event (San Diego Business Journal)

  • “To give foster kids trash bags for moving their personal belongings when they already feel like trash is insane. Forever Kids is helping them by giving them brand-new suitcases with character-building materials inside to help bring dignity and respect back into their lives,” Solerno commented. Over 325 foster children will be receiving new suitcases thanks to this most recent event. The new suitcases were sponsored by TWC Global and American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jul 11, 2024

  • Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Pickleball Right Now - Plus, How to Start Playing (PopSugar)

  • The American Council on Exercise conducted a small study of the effects of pickleball on middle-aged and older adults (age 40 to 85 years) and found that in just 15 minutes of pickleball play, the participants’ heart rates easily reached the threshold of moderate-intensity exercise and even peaked into the vigorous-intensity range.
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  • Jul 10, 2024

  • Tom York on Business: Jack in the Box Returning to Windy City in 2025 (Times of San Diego)

  • Seattle resident Cedric X. Bryant became chief executive officer of the San Diego-based American Council on Exercise (ACE), a non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals.
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