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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 22, 2025

  • People Are Seeing Results From This Viral 10-Minute Workout In Two Weeks (The Every Girl)

  • Based on the American Council on Exercise (ACE) physical activity calorie counter, a 190-pound person can burn about 344 calories in 30 minutes of stair climbing versus 142 calories in the same amount of time of walking at a moderate pace of 3 mph.
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  • Jun 17, 2025

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

  • 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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  • Jun 17, 2025

  • What Exercise Burns the Most Calories? We Ranked Them (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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  • Jun 16, 2025

  • When You Do Burpees Every Day, This Is What Happens (Health Digest)

  • If you're worried about your knees during burpees, the first thing to remember is it's not a competition to see how many you can do or how quickly you can get them done (despite some fitness challenges saying as such). "The movement doesn't need to be fast to be effective," states the American Council on Exercise's senior advisor Pete McCall to Livestrong. So, slow down to reduce any risk of injury through jerky knee action.
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  • Jun 13, 2025

  • This 10-Minute Workout Is 68% More Effective Than a 30-Minute Run, Science Shows (Best Life)

  • In a 2016 study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 24 healthy, college-aged students were enlisted to complete 19-minute trampoline workouts for six months.
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