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ACE In the News

  • Mar 26, 2025

  • Do Weighted Hula Hoops Work? Trainers Explain All Of The Potential Benefits (Women's Health)

  • Hula hooping isn’t just fun—it can torch a surprising number of calories. The average person burns approximately 210 calories in a 30-minute hula hoop workout, according to a study from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). That’s comparable to brisk walking at a 4 mph pace or moderate cycling.
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  • Mar 25, 2025

  • Rest and Recovery Are Critical for Athletes of All Ages From Students To Pros To Older Adults (UC Health)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) suggests that athletes who engage in high-intensity exercise should schedule a rest day every seven to 10 days. But that’s not a hard and fast rule. Some athletes may need more frequent rest days, such as two per week.
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  • Mar 24, 2025

  • Top 7 Tips for Mountain Biking in Hot Weather (Bike Magazine)

  • Starting your ride hydrated is as important as staying hydrated during it. To begin your ride properly hydrated, the American Council on Exercise recommends drinking 17 to 20 ounces of water a few hours before your ride and then 8 ounces (1 cup) of water 30 minutes before you start.
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  • Mar 20, 2025

  • Does Walking for Weigh Loss Really Work? How to Burn More Calories (Today)

  • Walking for weight loss is effective and has many benefits, including reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Even a few thousand steps a day can help you shed pounds if you’re consistent. Walking can also help you develop lean muscle, says Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise...
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  • Mar 18, 2025

  • The 10 Golden Rules of Exercise for Middle-Aged People! (AOL)

  • It is very easy to tear cold muscles. A 5–10 minute warm-up with dynamic movements like leg swings and arm circles loosens joints and improves workout efficiency. The American Council on Exercise warns that skipping warm-ups raises injury risk and reduces flexibility.
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  • Mar 17, 2025

  • Plogging Tips From an Expert: How to Get the Most out of Your Workout (The Manual)

  • As the American Council on Exercise points out, jogging is an efficient way to burn calories, which can help promote weight loss. If you’re looking to shed several pounds, jogging gets your heart rate up, your muscles moving, and calories burning. You’ll also continue torching those calories after you stop plogging.
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  • Mar 13, 2025

  • The Ozempic Workout? How Gyms and Trainers are catering to a New Group of Exercisers (The Los Angeles Times)

  • The trend has had a ripple effect on organizations that administer certification programs for fitness trainers. The National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise are now offering GLP-1 education. The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Assn. debuted a “GLP-1 Exercise Specialist Certificate” in January that it touts as a “passport to success” for trainers.
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  • Mar 13, 2025

  • Boogie Boarding is Hannah Waddingham's Secret to Staying Fit at 50 - Here's How to do it (Women's Health)

  • As you paddle, you work your cardiovascular health and endurance, while balancing and controlling the board simultaneously strengthens your arms, legs, back and core. It requires mobility as you stretch and twist to catch the waves, too, and according to the American Council on Exercise, a 150lb (or 68kg) person can burn up to 400 calories per hour while bodyboarding.
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  • Mar 11, 2025

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

  • "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, an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist and a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Mar 7, 2025

  • The 12 Best Exercises for Men to Stay Fit After 50 (Eat This, Not That!)

  • "Functional movement becomes critical as we age. The best advice I can give men over 50 years of age is to stay mobile and continue strength training multiple times a week. Like a car, we want to warm up the body thoroughly the older it gets," says Nico Gonzalez, Balanced Body Educator and Global Movement Trainer & Educator, certified through ACE (the American Council on Exercise).
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  • Mar 5, 2025

  • CEO Corner: ACE’s Cedric X. Bryant on Fitness, Healthcare & GLP-1s (Athletech News)

  • Many fitness executives talk a good game about the importance of physical activity and healthy living. Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, lives it. Named president and CEO of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) last year, Bryant has held various leadership positions within the fitness education and certification provider since joining ACE in 2001.
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  • Feb 28, 2025

  • The 5 Best Foods to Eat Before Running, According to a Dietitian (Purewow)

  • If you find it hard to eat right after exercising, the American Council on Exercise suggests trying liquid foods instead of solids. Chocolate milk is a particularly great choice, thanks to its tasty mix of carbs, protein and water. (Just go easy on the sugar.)
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  • Feb 19, 2025

  • 6 Medicine Ball Exercise You Should Try, According to a Personal Trainer (Yahoo!)

  • "If your goal is to improve muscular fitness, then strength training equipment can be essential," says ACE-certified personal trainer Chris Gagliardi. He shared six fresh, effective medicine ball exercise recommendations. I tried all of these workouts, and yes, some are much more challenging than others (glaring at you, medicine ball push-ups), but there are modifications you can take to ease in.
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  • Feb 18, 2025

  • Is Apple Fitness+ Worth It? (Consumer Reports)

  • Erin Nitschke, a certified personal trainer and scientific adviser for the American Council on Exercise, explains that home workout videos—which typically rely solely on bodyweight exercises or else light dumbbells and resistance bands—may not be the best option for someone looking to build significant muscle.
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  • Feb 11, 2025

  • Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the Latest Trending Low-Impact Workout Promising to Boost Tone, Strength and More (Marie Claire)

  • It is. Since this method of Pilates was first developed by Moira and her husband, Lindsay Merrithew, in the 80s in Canada, STOTT Pilates has become an internationally respected program. So much so, it’s recognized by industry accreditation bodies like The Register of Exercise Professionals and the American Council on Exercise.
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