ACE Healthy Living Blog

Strong gluteal muscles make quick postural adjustments possible during running and help maintain proper running mechanics, both of which enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury. Learn why conditioning these muscles is critical to success and enjoyment with running and how to build and maintain strength with a few common hip-strengthening exercises.

Sports can benefit kids in so many ways, from getting physically fit and developing athletic skills to building confidence and making new friends. However, focusing exclusively on a single sport such as football or soccer may have negative consequences. Learn why specializing in one sport may put young athletes at risk of both physical injuries and emotional burnout.

Warm weather has finally arrived and with it the opportunity to get outdoors and explore, but traveling can be hard to maintain your regular fitness routine. Use this quick backpack circuit to keep your fitness goals on track on your next adventure.

One of the next big trends in fitness is combined physical-cognitive training, which can benefit exercisers of all ages, whether they want to stay mentally sharp as they age or gain a competitive edge. Here are just a few fun low-tech ways to start introducing cognitive load into your exercise programs.

Warmer weather calls for swimsuits, shorts and tank tops, all of which can intensify a personal struggle of self-love and self-confidence. Use these five steps to enhance your relationship with yourself this summer.