ACE Insights Blog

Baby boomers who once fueled the growth of the fitness industry in their younger years are now gravitating toward fitness-related activities, including athletic competition, in their later years. This presents a significant opportunity for health and exercise professionals who are interested in serving this population. Learn more about some of the unique characteristics of senior athletes and how to develop safe and effective training programs that help them reach their competitive goals.

As health and exercise professionals, it is our job to help and motivate our clients and class participants to stay consistent and continue to pursue their fitness goals, even during this busy time of year. Here are a few tips you can use to keep your clients and participants motivated throughout the holiday season.

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a personal trainer, it’s time to stop thinking and start doing! Here are eight reasons why you should consider turning your passion for fitness into a career.

Balance training is essential for maintaining and improving balance, but it can be challenging to fit additional balance exercises into the allotted time for your personal-training sessions or group fitness classes. Here are a few ways to incorporate balance training throughout your workout sessions or classes without adding additional exercises or extending the training session duration.

Your clients undoubtedly know they should eat whole, unprocessed foods, but how do you help your clients turn choosing whole foods into a daily behavior? The key, argues ACE Pro Justin Robinson, is to develop five keystone nutrition habits that will replace less-healthy habits and ultimately result in better overall health and wellness.