Ask ACE: Data-driven Personal Training

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Ask ACE: Data-driven Personal Training

In this series, ACE experts answer your health and exercise questions. From nutrition to youth fitness, you’ll find detailed answers to many of the questions that may come up in your work with clients. In this installment, Dr. TeVickey answers a trainer’s question about how to effectively use the data gleaned from wearable devices when designing programs for clients.

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Combining Technology and Fitness

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Combining Technology and Fitness

The health and fitness industry continues to become more technologically advanced, with a steady stream of new apps, wearables and websites that promise to change the core of your business, but it can be difficult to know which ones are the most useful for helping your clients achieve their goals. To maximize your use of technology in your dealings with health and fitness clients, be sure to avoid these three fitness technology mistakes.

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Pokémon GO vs. FitBit—Which One Has America Walking More?

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Pokémon GO vs. FitBit—Which One Has America Walking More?

There is no question that health technologies (like wearables and apps) can be effective tools for many people, offering motivation to those traveling down their own paths toward better health and wellness. But are some more effective than others? ACE technology expert Ted Vickey aims to answer the question that has been on the minds of many Americans this year: Which got America walking more—Pokémon GO or Fitbit?

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Three Myths About Fitness Technology and Why It’s Essential

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Three Myths About Fitness Technology and Why It’s Essential

When used properly, fitness technology offers the opportunity to make a real disruptive change to those we have the honor to serve—our clients and communities. Fitness technology expert Ted Vickey explains some of the biggest myths and misconceptions many health and fitness professionals have regarding using fitness technology with their clients.

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Your 2015 Fitness Tech Holiday Gift Guide

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Your 2015 Fitness Tech Holiday Gift Guide

With the 2015 holiday season upon us, you may be searching for that perfect fitness tech gift for your loved ones. Whether they are triathletes, weekend warriors or couch potatoes, there is undoubtedly a fitness tech device for them at a number of different price points. Here is ACE Senior Advisor for Fitness Technology Ted Vickey’s 2015 Fitness Tech Holiday Gift Guide to help guide your decision.

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Apple's iWatch and HealthKit: What They Mean for Health and Fitness Pros and Their Clients

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Apple's iWatch and HealthKit: What They Mean for Health and Fitness Pros and Their Clients

The technology and fitness worlds are buzzing as Apple gears up for a new announcement regarding the iPhone 6, iOS8 and the closely guarded Apple iWatch. Combined with Apple’s previously announced HealthKit, these products are poised to have a major impact on the health and fitness industries. Fitness technology expert Ted Vickey explains how personal trainers and health coaches can reap huge benefits from these new technologies.

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