National Public Health Week 2023: Improving Public Health while Celebrating Culture 

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National Public Health Week 2023: Improving Public Health while Celebrating Culture 

For National Public Health Week 2023, which takes place April 3–9, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has a theme of “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” The messaging surrounding this year’s theme should resonate will all ACE Certified Professionals, as it focuses on making communities healthier, safer and stronger through mutual support and engagement.

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Your ACE Certification Is Now More Recognized Worldwide 

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Your ACE Certification Is Now More Recognized Worldwide 

ACE is currently the only health and fitness nonprofit organization to hold ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation.  ACE’s four certification programs—Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Health Coach and Medical Exercise Specialist—are now accredited and recognized worldwide, as ACE recently became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/IEC 17024 accredited Certification Organization!

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Faith and Fitness: The Role of Black Churches in Community Health

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Faith and Fitness: The Role of Black Churches in Community Health

Black churches are the centerpiece of Black culture and many social norms. Churches can also be leveraged as a source of empowerment and community in a way that promotes holistic health—of body, mind and spirit. So, how can the Black church become a driver of public health in the Black community? And, how can exercise professionals lend their passion and expertise?

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Physical Inactivity and COVID-19 Severity: Yet Another Compelling Reason to Get Moving

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Physical Inactivity and COVID-19 Severity: Yet Another Compelling Reason to Get Moving

The CDC recently released updated information about Americans who are at increased risk of becoming very sick from COVID-19, “People who do little or no physical activity, or exercise, are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 than those who are physically active.” ACE’s President and Chief Science Officer, Cedric X. Bryant shares his thoughts, and plenty of resources to help get people moving.

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