ACE Launches Sleep Coaching Course for Fitness Professionals (Athletech News)
Sleep is at the cornerstone of health and wellness, ensuring better cognitive and physical performance, recovery, immune health and longevity, which is why the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has developed the Sleep & Recovery Coach Course in collaboration with Nick Lambe, known as “the online sleep coach.”
Learn moreWhat’s the Difference Between ‘Lean’ and ‘Bulk’ Muscle — and Which Should You Aim For? (Today)
The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually describing a look — muscle that appears more defined because there is less body fat covering it,” Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise, tells TODAY.com.
Learn moreEverything We Know—And Don’t—About How Cardio Helps With Weight Loss (Women's Health)
At its core, successful weight loss requires a calorie deficit, which can be achieved in one of three ways: reducing calorie intake, increasing calorie expenditure via exercise, or a combination of both. Here's a cheat-sheet of the best calorie-burning exercises to help you optimize your time and effort, according to the American Council on Exercise. (FYI: the range of calories burned used for this list is estimated for a 125- to 185-pound person.)
Learn moreAbout the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
General information and tips to better understand and follow the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Learn moreDefinitions in Physical Activity
Definitions and examples of commonly used terms regarding physical activity.
Learn moreModerate-intensity Physical Activity
Introduction to two tools to help individuals determine if they are moving at a moderate intensity.
Learn moreWhat is Multicomponent Physical Activity?
A quick list of different physical activity components, including aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activity and balance.
Learn moreOther Forms of Physical Activity
A handout reviewing two additional components of physical activity, bone-strengthening and flexibility activities.
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