

Take 5: A conversation with Jijo’s Founder and CEO, Charles Friedberg

Learn more about why Jijo, a new new virtual fitness platform, and why they are partnering with ACE.
Read MoreInnovative Course Equips Exercise Professional to Take Their Business Virtual

ACE has partnered with the Personal Trainer Development Center on timely education that prepares exercise professionals to create and manage an online personal training business.
Read MoreNew American Council on Exercise Campaign Seeks to Take Physical Activity Outside

The Moving Together Outside Campaign calls for an increase in shared-use agreements and permits for safe, structured physical activity experiences.
Read MoreNew Continuing Education Course to Makes Physical Activity More Inclusive

The new course will equip exercise professionals with the knowledge and skills to appropriately address the needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
Read MoreThe Top 3 Reasons to Work with Older Adults

It’s no secret that the world’s population is getting older. This age wave is creating wide-ranging opportunities for health and exercise professionals who have a functional knowledge and expertise in aging and its impact on well-being.
Read MoreStudies Provide Preliminary Evidence of ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model and ACE Mover Method Effectiveness

Recent research studies reveal preliminary evidence that the American Council on Exercise’s Integrated Fitness Training Model (ACE IFT Model®) and the ACE Mover Method™ are effective in providing personalized exercise programming to improve a client’s cardiometabolic health and facilitate healthy lifestyle changes.
Read MoreMoving Together Outside Campaign Overview

Recently, ACE launched the Moving Together Outside campaign. Read more to learn the goal of this campaign.
Read MoreACE unveils 2020 Impact Report

ACE recently unveiled its 2020 Impact Report, an at a glance look at the work ACE has done in the past year to get people moving and encourage people from all walks of life to make healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes.
Read MoreEverything you Need to Know about the Updated Nutrition Facts Label

The nutrition facts label is being updated based on new nutrition research, updated scientific information, and input from the public, all to make it easier for consumers to make informed food choices to better support a healthy diet. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreStudy: Low-fat, Plant-based Diets vs. Low-carb, Animal-based Diets

A new study suggests that the factors that result in overeating and weight gain are more complex than the amount of carbs or fat in one’s diet.
Read MoreUpdated ACE Specialist Program Equips Exercise Professionals to Aid Older Adults

The enhanced Senior Fitness Specialist Program educates exercise professionals to help a growing population of older adults lead healthy, active lives.
Read MoreCreative Ways to Earn ACE Continuing Education Credits

You may be surprised to learn that ACE also offers the opportunity to acquire continuing education credits (CECs) through some nontraditional channels. Here are creative ideas for earning CECs that you may not have heard of.
Read MoreUpdate: ACE’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Health equity, public health and physical activity during COVID-19

This Black History month, ACE President and Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant, Ph.D. speaks to Antonio Williams Ph.D. and Rory James, MPH about the impact of healthy equity, public health, and physical activity during COVID-19 on the Black community
Read MoreACE and Trainerize Announce New Partnership

The partnership will bring ACE behavior change strategies into the Trainerize digital platform to empower exercise professionals and health coaches to better engage and support clients to make healthy, lasting lifestyle changes.
Read MoreResearch Confirms Exercise Can Help Relieve Chronic Low-back Pain

A new research review confirms that exercise can be beneficial for those with low-back pain. But after decades of study, researchers still can’t seem to agree on exactly why it works.
Read MoreTake 5: A conversation with Alloy CEO Rick Mayo

Learn why Alloy Personal Training Center believes in investing in continuing education and certification are essential to exercise professionals and the clients they serve.
Read MorePursuing a Path of Lifelong Learning Through Informal Continuing Education

Learning can happen whenever and wherever you open your mind to the abundance of opportunities around you.
Read MoreLast Minute Gift Ideas from ACE

Did you forget to buy a gift for the fitness enthusiast in your life? Check out these amazing deals from ACE!
Read MoreDetermining the Cost of Your Health Coaching Services

Follow these steps to discover your optimum pricing and profit for health coaching services.
Read MoreEmployee or Independent Contractor: Why the Difference Matters

Whether hiring someone or being hired, determining if a health coach or exercise professional is an independent contractor or employee is critically important.
Read MorePhysical activity promotion and physical fitness should be a top priority for the next presidential administration

Learn more about the Physical Activity Alliance’s letter to President-elect Joe Biden and how it applies to exercise professionals and health coaches.
Read MoreBecoming a More Balanced Personal Trainer

Learn how to become a balanced personal trainer who not only embraces your strengths but also addresses your weaknesses.
Read MoreExplore Options for Providing Your Expertise as a Personal Trainer

As the industry has evolved and the demand for personal-training services has grown, it’s become increasingly important to rethink the many ways you can offer your products and services to help clients achieve their fitness goals.
Read MoreDeveloping a Continuing Education Strategy

Continuing education will enhance your skillset and increase your chances of long-term success as an ACE Certified Professional.
Read MoreYou Passed Your Health Coaching Exam, Now What?
Where to Start: Choosing Your Preferred Format for Group Fitness Classes

While your group fitness certification will help you plan a general class, including warm-up, cardiorespiratory training, conditioning, and cool-down, you will most likely need to learn how to teach more specific formats.
Read MoreIdentifying Your Target Market in Health Coaching

What is a "target market"? In the context of building a health coaching practice, it is the demographics of the group—both businesses and individuals—you are “called” to serve.
Read MoreOpportunities for Self-employed Personal Trainers

If you are interested in a personal-training career and want to work for yourself, there are ample opportunities available.
Read MoreTips for Improving Business Writing Skills

Writing, like networking and sales, is a business skill that many people find intimidating and tough to master. A few simple strategies can help you improve this vital business skill.
Read MoreStudy: Exercise = Improved Memory

By exploring the benefits of physical exercise in memory and motor learning, scientists are opening up promising perspectives for school programs and in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreNew ACE Education Offers Pilates Instructor Training for Exercise Professionals to Encourage Client Longevity

The new Pilates Mat Specialist Program highlights a client-specific approach to overall health and longevity though mindful physical activity.
Read MoreTools for Delivering Virtual Group Fitness Experiences

It’s important to evaluate which of the virtual tools make the most sense for you and your participants given the goal of your business.
Read MoreTaking Self-promotion to the Next Level

Now that you’ve overcome any initial trepidation and embraced the concept of self-promotion, it’s time to take things to the next level.
Read MoreLeverage Existing Content to Enhance Your Offerings

You can’t be everything to everybody if you want to succeed as a health and exercise professional. Leverage established tools where it makes sense so you can focus on where you add the most value for your clients.
Read MoreMusic Legality for Virtual Classes

Music legality has often been a source of confusion for group fitness instructors. This article will cover what type of license would be required to play any music you would like based on your class delivery method.
Read MoreConducting Market Research

The first step in building a successful business—whether you are a personal trainer, group fitness instructor or health coach—is market research.
Read MoreMy ACE Evolution: Marilynn Bodnar

Meet the amazing Marilynn, an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Functional Trainer Specialist with a 35-year track record of success. This is her ACE Evolution.
Read MoreStudy: The Best Way to Counter a Bad Night’s Sleep

A bad night’s sleep prompts many of us to reach for a strong cup of coffee first thing in the morning, but a new study suggests this tactic may have a negative impact on blood sugar control.
Read MoreDetermining the Cost of Your Personal Training Sessions

Rest assured, it is possible to remain a compassionate and caring personal trainer with the desire to change lives while also charging what you are worth.
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