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ACE In the News

  • Jul 6, 2023

  • 9 Best Small Treadmills for Home, According to Fitness Equipment Reviewers (The Healthy)

  • "When considering your options for compact treadmills, there are a lot to choose from," says Chris Gagliardi, the scientific education content manager for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and an ACE-certified health coach and personal trainer in San Diego.
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  • Jul 3, 2023

  • Best Adjustable Dumbbells (Consumer Reports)

  • “[Adjustable dumbbells] are more affordable and space-efficient than having multiple sets of dumbbells that you have to find a spot for,” says Cedric Bryant, PhD, president and chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jun 30, 2023

  • Want to Get In On the Pickleball Craze? (Consumer Reports)

  • "People are finding [pickleball is] not a chore," says Cedric Bryant, PhD, chief science officer at the American Council on Exercise, who has played pickleball for more than 20 years. "It’s not something they’re doing just because they should, but because they enjoy it and want to do it."
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  • Jun 29, 2023

  • Are 5-Minute Ab Workouts Actually Effective? (PopSugar)

  • The "six-pack" abs muscles (technically called the rectus abdominis) that you see on the front of your stomach are just one part of your core, the group of muscles in the trunk of your body that move, support, and stabilize your spine, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jun 28, 2023

  • The Best Glute Isolation Exercises For Sculpting A Toned Butt, From Trainers (Women's Health)

  • Sticking with single-joint actions in the early stages of a corrective exercise program can help ensure your nervous system isn’t overloaded and prevent improper movement patterns from being reinforced, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jun 23, 2023

  • No, 8 glasses a day isn’t how much water everyone should drink (WUSA)

  • The American Council on Exercise recommends aiming to drink 17 to 20 ounces two hours before exercising and seven to 10 ounces of fluid every 10 to 20 minutes while exercising.
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  • Jun 23, 2023

  • What Happens To Your Body When You Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day (Eating Well)

  • "Walking is an easy way to increase your calorie burn without your body needing time and energy to recover," says Rachel MacPherson, CPT, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer.
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  • Jun 21, 2023

  • Fitbit vs. Apple Watch: Which is Better? (U.S. News and World Report)

  • Scientifically reviewed by Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, ACE President
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  • Jun 19, 2023

  • New Motivations to Exercise (U.S. News & World Report)

  • By Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, ACE President
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  • Jun 17, 2023

  • How to Exercise When It’s Humid (The New York Times)

  • The American Council on Exercise recommends drinking two to three cups of water a few hours before you work out.
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  • Jun 7, 2023

  • What Is REHIT and How Does It Differ from HIIT? (Livestrong)

  • By now you’re probably wondering, what does REHIT stand for exactly? Short for reduced-exertion, high-intensity interval training, REHIT is a form of exercise that combines the principles of HIIT but involves less work, according to Sabrena Jo, CPT, personal trainer and American Council on Exercise (ACE) senior director of science and research.
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  • Jun 1, 2023

  • This six-pack workout sculpts a strong core in just 10 minutes (Yahoo Life!)

  • According to a study published by American Council on Exercise, bicycle crunches were ranked as the most effective ab exercise.
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  • May 28, 2023

  • How Bad Is It Really to Strength Train Fasted? (Livestrong)

  • Although intermittent fasting doesn’t have quite the following as it once did, exercising without any food in your stomach (aka a fasted workout) is still a hotly debated topic.
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  • May 18, 2023

  • Top Exercises for Back Strengthening (U.S. News & World Report)

  • There are many muscles in your back, but strengthening them doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are the best exercises for improving back strength, plus a sample workout plan for training your back muscles.
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  • May 16, 2023

  • 7 Best Exercises For Weight Loss, According To Experts (Forbes Health)

  • Expertly reviewed by Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., ACE Senior Director of Science and Research.
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