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ACE In the News

  • 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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  • 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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  • Jul 10, 2025

  • How to Train Yourself to Drink (Triathlete)

  • Start with a full tank. Most of us are at least mildly dehydrated all the time, meaning we’re going into most workouts already at a deficit. To bridge that gap, the American Council on Exercise recommends drinking 17 to 20 ounces of water two to three hours before exercise, then another eight ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before the workout or race.
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  • Jul 8, 2025

  • How Much Water Per Day—Why the “8 Glasses a Day” Rule Doesn’t Work for Everyone (Verywell Health)

  • Water regulates body temperature and lubricates your joints. It helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy. The American Council on Exercise has suggested the following basic guidelines for drinking water before, during, and after exercise:
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  • Jul 5, 2025

  • Want Visible Abs? Start in the Kitchen, Not the Gym (CNET)

  • However, if you don't have the resources to make the trip to a healthcare provider, you can get a fairly good estimate at home. The American Council of Exercise has a calculator where you can plug in some skinfold measurements for a rough idea of what your body fat percentage is.
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  • Jul 2, 2025

  • Zone 2 Cardio: Pros, Cons and Tips From Experts (CNET)

  • "Another benefit is the activation of the cell's mitochondria. Zone 2 training is effective for improving mitochondria function as well as increasing the number of mitochondria in the cells. This is why zone 2 training has become so popular, especially when discussing longevity. The health of the mitochondria will have a direct impact on the effects of aging on the body," says Mike Deibler, a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jul 2, 2025

  • What Is Cold Water Therapy? A Detailed Scientific Guide (Everyday Health)

  • There's a good reason cold water immersion is particularly popular among athletes. The practice may help delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and speed up muscle recovery, says Sabrena Jo, PhD, senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jun 25, 2025

  • This Is The Minimum (And Maximum) Calories You Need Every Day (Men's Health)

  • You can also try using a formula to estimate your calorie needs, which is easy to do with an online calorie calculator from a trusted source. This one, from the American Council on Exercise, takes into account your age, weight, gender, height, and activity level, from sedentary to very active to determine your calorie needs.
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