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ACE In the News

  • 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 3, 2024

  • 7 Best Weight Benches of 2024 (U.S. News)

  • Mike Julom, American Council on Exercise (ACE)-certified personal trainer, says that weight benches are an essential piece of gear in every home gym. “A weight bench significantly enhances strength training by enabling a wide range of exercises and letting you hit muscles from all angles,” he says.
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  • Jun 25, 2024

  • These 8 Exercises Can Prevent and Ease Low Back Pain (PopSugar)

  • "Low back pain can be caused by a number of issues, from acute and temporary like a muscle strain, to long-term chronic conditions like a herniated disc," says Lauren Shroyer, the American Council on Exercise’s vice president of Product and Innovation.
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  • Jun 24, 2024

  • Quick Question: How Often Do I *Really* Need To Switch Up My Workouts To Avoid a Plateau? (Well+Good)

  • This is all summed up in the “SAID Principle,” according to the American Council on Exercise. SAID, or specific adaptations to imposed demands, means our bodies will—you guessed it—adapt to new weights, intensities, volumes, and/or length of exercise.
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  • Jun 20, 2024

  • Weight Training as a Mood Booster (D’Fyne)

  • “The positive effects of resistance training on mental health is not new evidence, per say,” explains Araceli De Leon, M.S., an American Council on Exercise certified health coach and certified personal trainer. “The evidence … demonstrates that it is now being looked at as an alternative to the treatment of depressive symptoms and anxiety.”
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  • Jun 19, 2024

  • Heavy Resistance Training Near Retirement Age Helps Maintain Vital Leg Strength For Years (ScienceBlog.com)

  • Looking to stay strong and healthy after retirement? Here are some additional resources to get you started: The National Institute on Aging: Exercise & Physical Activity American Council on Exercise: Strength Training for Beginners Mayo Clinic: How to Get Started with Strength Training
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  • Jun 17, 2024

  • Getting Your Exercise in Nature May Bring Added Benefits (U.S. News and World Report)

  • More information: The American Council on Exercise has more about outdoor exercise.
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  • Jun 12, 2024

  • Five Reasons to Exercise Outdoors (D'Fyne)

  • According to Araceli De Leon, M.S., an American Council on Exercise certified health coach and certified personal trainer, the stimulation that comes with being in nature can push you to go beyond what you thought you could do. “Exercising outdoors helps with concentration as you are continually made aware of your surroundings rather than being stuck on a treadmill or inside a gym,” she says.
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  • Jun 12, 2024

  • Why Fitness Experts Love Middle-Aged Women Workouts (PopSugar)

  • Christopher Gagliardi, ACE-certified personal trainer and health coach, shares that the American Council on Exercise has done research that supports some of these workouts as effective forms of exercise.
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  • May 30, 2024

  • Here’s how a fitness guru built a lifelong career out of a college football injury (The Orange County Register)

  • Foy is now collaborating with the American Council on Exercise and is the principal contributor to a recently launched course titled “Mindful Movement: Coaching Clients to Become More Active.”
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