American Council on Exercise

When indoor gyms and other exercise facilities were forced to close during the pandemic, many people turned to green exercise to safely continue their regular physical activity. What began as a safe workaround to indoor exercise venues quickly gained momentum—and staying power. 

As a local government official, you can engage with your community in many different intentional ways to better understand their public health expectations. The following best practices will help you turn your city into the health advocacy leader your residents need and deserve—for good.  

Are you vaccinated? Here are some guidelines for getting moving again.

Watch the final installment of our "Women Leading the Fitness Industry" series! Shannon Fable and Jenny Ford discuss virtual group fitness and how Jenny has inspired millions around the world through her YouTube channel.

The Moving Together Outside Campaign is working to ensure that shared-use agreements continue to be issued and make green exercise a mainstay in the realm of physical activity.

As two global organizations dedicated to supporting professionals in the fitness industry and creating lasting, positive impact, the partnership between ACE and WIFA is a natural fit.  

The WIFA Growth Grant will champion and accelerate women’s careers in the fitness industry.

Maxie Blasini, MS and ACE Expert Araceli De Leon discuss how Maxi uses health coaching to help an underserved population and help the people that need it most.

Amy Bantham, DrPH, MPP, MS, shares her research and goals of how cross-sector partnerships can dramatically improve public health.

New research compared the effects of eating a high-protein vs. a moderate-protein diet on building muscle mass and strength in middle-aged adults. 

What unique challenges do women face in the fitness industry? We spoke to the experts to find out.

Shared-use agreements have benefits for governments, exercise professionals and communities. Read on to learn more.

Have you thought about signing up as a Moving Together Outside Campaign supporter but have questions? We answer your most frequently asked questions here.

New research shows that people who experience big dips in blood-sugar levels several hours after eating may end up feeling hungrier and consuming hundreds more calories during the day than those whose blood-sugar levels are more consistent..

Until now, little has been known about the trade-offs between the health benefits of physical activity taking place outdoors and the potentially harmful effects of air pollution, but a new study suggests that exercising strenuously outdoors may actually cause more harm than good.

Learn more about Jijo, a new virtual fitness platform, and their new partnership with ACE.

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.

The Moving Together Outside Campaign calls for an increase in shared-use agreements and permits for safe, structured physical activity experiences.

The new course will equip exercise professionals with the knowledge and skills to appropriately address the needs of people with intellectual disabilities.

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.

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. 

Recently, ACE launched the Moving Together Outside campaign. Read more to learn the goal of this campaign.

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.

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.

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.

The enhanced Senior Fitness Specialist Program educates exercise professionals to help a growing population of older adults lead healthy, active lives.

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.

Learn how ACE has been living our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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

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.

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.

Learn why Alloy Personal Training Center believes in investing in continuing education and certification are essential to exercise professionals and the clients they serve.

Learning can happen whenever and wherever you open your mind to the abundance of opportunities around you.  

Did you forget to buy a gift for the fitness enthusiast in your life? Check out these amazing deals from ACE!

Follow these steps to discover your optimum pricing and profit for health coaching services.

Whether hiring someone or being hired, determining if a health coach or exercise professional is an independent contractor or employee is critically important.

Learn more about the Physical Activity Alliance’s letter to President-elect Joe Biden and how it applies to exercise professionals and health coaches.

Learn how to become a balanced personal trainer who not only embraces your strengths but also addresses your weaknesses.

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.

Continuing education will enhance your skillset and increase your chances of long-term success as an ACE Certified Professional.