Planks Hurt Your Toes? 4 Ways to Ease the Ache (Everyday Health)
Planks are an easy way to develop core strength, according to the American Council on Exercise. But for some people, they're too taxing on the toes. That can happen when your joints aren’t mobile enough or when you’re dealing with improper form or a pre-existing injury, says Florida-based Pilates instructor Grace Albin.
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The fitness world is leaning in, too. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) just launched an Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialist Program to train professionals in using movement and cognitive drills to help prevent and manage dementia.
Learn moreACE Launches Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialization as Disease Cases Rise (Athletech News)
That’s where the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals, and Jonathan Ross of Funtensity, a workout combining brain health and fitness, enter the picture. The two have come together to launch the Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialist Program.
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