Expert Insights into Adaptive Training with Emily Kramer Throckmorton
Clients/athletes with disabilities have “injuries,” both visible and invisible. Learn how functional training and building a community can help them thrive.
Read MorePlyometrics: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better (Everyday Health)
To get an idea of what plyometric exercises look like and how to advance your movements, this blog post from the American Council on Exercise is a great place to start.
Read MoreACE Launches ‘AI Bootcamp’ for Personal Trainers (Athletech)
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Precision Nutrition are introducing the AI Bootcamp for Coaches, an on-demand, self-guided online course that trains health and fitness professionals how to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their businesses and client interactions.
Read MoreCan’t Deadlift? Don’t Sweat It. Try These 5 Alternative Options Instead (Well+Good)
Deadlifts primarily target the muscles of your posterior chain on the back side of your body, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Read MoreStaying Active during Ramadan and Other Fasting Holidays
Fasting during daylight hours is a key element of the observance of Ramadan. Learn how to manage fasting and exercise, plus hydration, nutrition and recovery.
Read MoreACE Expands Partnership with Precision Nutrition to Launch Vital AI Education to Health and Exercise Professionals
The AI Bootcamp for Coaches, empowers health and exercise professionals to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving technology landscape of the fitness industry
Read MoreACE Personal Trainer Certification: Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling (Sports Illustrated)
An ACE-certified trainer reviews the ACE personal trainer certification and shares her own experience with the course.
Read MoreThe Future of Fitness Education & Certification (Athletech)
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), founded in 1985, provides NCCA-accredited certifications, continuing education and evidence-based health information. Sarah Beavins, ACE’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, said that ACE is dedicated to keeping health and exercise professionals equipped with timely, relevant information, and named artificial intelligence (AI)/fitness technology as one area of focus in 2024.
Read More7 Best Kettlebell Exercises to Include in Your Workout (Healthline)
A study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise reported that participants who completed an 8-week kettlebell training session saw noticeable improvements in their aerobic capacity.
Read MoreShould you lift weights or do cardio to burn calories? (Medical News Today)
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) cites research suggesting that people should perform cardio before weight training to maintain workout intensity. However, this may not be applicable to every person. Therefore, an individual should consider discussing their personal fitness needs and goals with a trainer.
Read MoreBody Fat Percentage: Charting Averages in Men and Women (Very Well Health)
According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a body fat range of 25% to 31% for women or 18% to 24% for men is typical for the average nonathlete.
Read More5 Workouts to Improve Your VO2 Max (Runner’s World)
Getting faster by way of VO2 max work is all about efficiency. “The higher your VO2 max, the faster or more efficiently you’ll be able to finish a race or training run—as your body moves the oxygen in the most effective manner,” says April Gatlin, ACE-certified personal trainer, master trainer, and coach for STRIDE Fitness.
Read MoreStudy Finds 2 Keys to Successful Weight Loss are Health Coaching and Social Connection
A new study suggests that online interventions that offer social support can help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight.
Read MoreACE and YogaRenew Join Forces to Offer Yoga Certification to Health and Exercise Professionals
ACE will offer the YogaRenew yoga certification, meeting the surging demand for holistic health and fitness practices.
Read MoreTarget Your Triceps with This Key Move for Powerful Arms (Peloton)
A study by the American Council on Exercise found that dips are more effective at targeting the triceps than overhead triceps extensions, rope push-downs, lying barbell triceps extensions, bar pushdowns, and closed-grip bench presses.
Read MoreThe Truth about Protein
Protein is an essential macronutrient that contributes to everything from weight maintenance to brain health. Read 5 reasons to eat more protein each day.
Read MoreUse a Trampoline to “Jump”start Better Health! (Men's Journal)
In a small study by Dr. Porcari for the American Council on Exercise, 24 college students jumped on mini trampolines for six months. In each 19-minute workout, guys burned 12.4 calories per minute, and girls burned 9.4 calories per minute.
Read More7 Best Arm Exercises For Increasing Strength (Forbes)
The Best Chest Exercises, According To Experts (Forbes)
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February is American Heart Month and Black History Month—the perfect time to discuss health disparities in the Black community. These practical self-care strategies may help improve your heart health.
Read MoreHow to Get Started With Barre Workouts (Everyday Health)
Allow for rest and recovery. Doing the same activity daily can increase your risk of injury, says Alex Higa, a personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise who works with clients at Tempo in San Francisco.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Resistance Band Workouts: What Makes Them Effective, How to Get Started, and How to Up the Intensity (Everyday Health)
“Think of resistance bands as big rubber bands that provide differing levels of resistance during strength workouts,” says Damien A. Joyner, an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer and the founder of Incremental Fitness in San Diego.
Read MoreConnecting with Older Clients: Expert Insights
Learn how you can make an impact on wellness and fitness for older adults and expand your reach by working with this growing population. Two industry veterans offer strategies and insights to help you succeed.
Read MoreJumpstart Your Career With These Affordable Personal Training Certifications (Sports Illustrated Showcase)
How Indoor Rowing Helped Me Maintain a 75-Pound Weight Loss and Gain Confidence (Everyday Health)
Rowing machines allow you to set the resistance to an appropriate level, according to the American Council on Exercise, which is one of several reasons why rowing is accessible for many different fitness levels.
Read MoreCould Working With a Health Coach Reduce an Older Adult’s Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s?
New research suggests that health coaches can play a pivotal role in the prevention and management of Alzheimer's disease, as older adults show cognitive improvements when they keep active, sleep better, are socially engaged, and control blood pressure and diabetes.
Read MoreHave a Need for Speed? Sprinting at 80% of Max Is Probably Enough
10-20-30 interval training is an effective way to improve running performance and overall health. A new study demonstrates that this kind of training is just as effective for improving your running times and overall fitness, even if your sprints are only at 80 percent of maximal effort. The researchers hope that the new knowledge will encourage more people to adopt this type of training, which benefits both blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Read MoreNavigating the New Era of Weight Loss: Supporting Clients on Drugs like Ozempic
Drugs like Ozempic are here to stay, but what does this mean for health coaches and exercise pros? Read about emerging research and some practical tips for working with clients taking drugs for weight loss
Read More6 Signs It’s Time to Switch Up Your Run Routine for Better Performance (Runner's World)
As the American Council on Exercise explains: “Doing the same exercise repeatedly could lead to a plateau where no more physiological changes occur.”
Read MoreThe Benefits of Kickboxing (Health.com)
Meanwhile, an older study on kickboxing by the American Council of Exercise found that the punching-and-kicking combinations used in the sport burn more than eight calories per minute.
Read More8 Fitness Myths That Drive Experts Crazy (New York Times)
Myth 7: You need 10,000 steps a day to be healthy. Nope. Exercise scientists debunked this one years ago, but many Americans still see it as a benchmark of good health, said Cedric Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise.
Read More16 Best Glute Exercises for Men (MSN)
As per The American Council on Exercise, to ensure that muscles are getting the recovery and repair they need, one must dedicate at least 72 hours of rest (as well as proper nutrition and sleep) after high-intensity workouts and at least 24 hours of rest between training sessions after low-intensity workouts.
Read MoreThe 5 Best Post-Workout Recovery Tools of 2024 (Gear Patrol)
The American Council on Exercise recommends one day of recovery for every 7–10 days of high-intensity training. This allows your muscle fibers the necessary time to recover from the presented stress, leading to growth and better integrity in the future.
Read More7 Potential Health Benefits of HIIT (Everyday Health)
Because BDNF helps create new brain cells and sustain existing ones, producing more of this molecule may improve cognitive skills like thinking, memory, and multitasking, says Carlsbad, California–based Pete McCall, CSCS, an American Council on Exercise–certified personal trainer.
Read MoreAssociation between normal-weight obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors among adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Nature)
We have also provided alternative NWO prevalence figures based on the following three sex-specific %BF thresholds commonly used in the literature: (1) American Council on Exercise (ACE) threshold (= 25% for men and = 32% for women)30, (2) = 25% for males and = 35% for females31 and (3) = 20·6% for men and = 33·4% for women15,32.
Read MoreAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine commits over $2 million to train physicians who provide care to patients disproportionately at-risk for chronic disease (Yahoo Finance)
ACE is recognized as the first impact partner of the Lifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative, having donated more than $100,000 to ensure the national reach of the Initiative.
Read MoreThe 5 Best Plyometric Exercises for Older Adults (Livestrong)
Not to mention, plyometrics can increase muscle mass, per the American Council on Exercise (ACE), which can reduce your risk of sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
Read MoreThe Science Of Muscular Endurance And Top Exercises (HealthSite)
The American Council on Exercise highlights the role of muscular endurance in maintaining good posture, enhancing aerobic muscle capacity, and improving the ability to perform daily tasks. Recognizing its significance is the first step toward a comprehensive fitness approach.
Read MoreNike Training Club Review: A Top-Tier Free Fitness App (U.S. News and World Report)
How To Become A Personal Trainer (Forbes Health)
Common reputable certification organizations and their personal trainer certification course prices (not necessarily including exam fees) are listed below: American Council on Exercise (ACE)...
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