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ACE In the News

  • Mar 29, 2026

  • Add Push-Pull Workouts to Your Routine for a Stronger Back, Triceps and More. 19 Exercises to Try (Today)

  • “Push–pull routines are widely used because they provide a simple and efficient way to organize resistance training,” Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise, tells TODAY.com.
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  • Mar 27, 2026

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs Invests in Trainer Growth Through Inspire360 (Athletech News)

  • Inspire360 will provide The Edge’s trainers access to a curated selection of educational materials from organizations including the American Council on Exercise (ACE), TRX, Exos and more, alongside AI-powered support and tools that support continual professional growth in the fitness industry.
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  • Mar 18, 2026

  • 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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  • Mar 17, 2026

  • Strength Training Is Hot Right Now. Here's How To Do It Properly. (The Washington Post)

  • First, if it’s at all feasible financially and logistically, consult a qualified trainer before you start or update a training routine, said Pamela Peeke, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland and founder of the Peeke Performance Center for Healthy Living. “Ask if they’re certified and by whom.” The ACSM, as well as the American Council on Exercise... offer widely recognized certifications in strength and conditioning.
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  • Mar 12, 2026

  • Exercise Physiologist Reveals the 1 Type of Workout He Never Skips to Age Better (Today)

  • Although you can’t stop age-related muscle mass and strength depletion altogether, you can slow it down with strength training, says Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Mar 12, 2026

  • I Get So Much More Out Of My Daily Walks Thanks To This Simple Fitness Accessory (Huffpost)

  • Cameil Ross, a group fitness instructor certified by the American Council on Exercise, said that “adding a weighted vest to your workout routine [increases] the resistance and cardiovascular output, which may result in higher caloric burn. It forces your muscles to work harder, which can build muscular strength as well.”
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  • Mar 2, 2026

  • How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle? Fitness Experts Weigh In (Today)

  • Beyond improving physical appearance, muscles help maintain posture, stabilize joints and allow us to move, says Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise. “(Muscle) helps regulate blood sugar, supports metabolic function, protects joints and bones, and contributes to longevity and independence as we age,” Bryant tells TODAY.com. “In many ways, muscle is one of the body’s most important organs for both performance and health.”
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  • Feb 24, 2026

  • American Council on Exercise Launches Course to Teach Fitness Trainers All About Menopause (The Flow Space)

  • Today the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a national organization that confers fitness certifications to personal and group fitness instructors and health coaches, launched a dedicated program to educate exercise and health professionals on the specific needs of menopausal women so they can better support them...
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  • Feb 23, 2026

  • 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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  • Feb 23, 2026

  • They Hated Exercise. Weight-Loss Drugs Changed Everything. (The New York Times)

  • Dr. Rogers, who has been working with the American Council on Exercise to educate exercise professionals about the medications, is wary of these programs, since it isn’t clear what evidence they are based on.
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  • Feb 11, 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.
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  • Feb 2, 2026

  • Best Jobs for Retirees (Kiplinger)

  • You’ve always been a gym rat, and you have every intention of taking that into retirement. Why not consider taking your fondness for exercise into a second-act career as a fitness coach? You’ll want to spend a little to get more. If you want a sanctioned job at a fitness facility, get your certification. That could come from the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jan 29, 2026

  • Corridos and Pilates: How a Latina-led Space Widens Access (Axios)

  • "High price points, intimidating studio aesthetics, lack of language access, and narrow marketing imagery all quietly signal, ’This isn’t for you,’" Araceli De Leon, a content and education manager at the American Council on Exercise, tells Axios.
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  • Jan 26, 2026

  • ACE Reveals the New 7 Core Drivers of Healthy Living (American Spa)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the ACE 7 Core Drivers of Healthy Living, a new, evidence-based philosophy designed to help health and exercise professionals more effectively support individuals in building sustainable, whole-person focused health.
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  • Jan 23, 2026

  • You Might Be Stretching the Wrong Way, Scientists Say (National Geographic)

  • "Stretching is arguably one of the most misunderstood aspects of exercise," says Cedric X. Bryant, a physiologist and chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise. "Myths persist because so many people are stuck in the past with old gym science that gets passed down."
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