American Council on Exercise

Learn more about recent research from ACE partner, 3 WINS Fitness, and how exercise professionals can lend a helping hand in these types of programs.

ACE is proud to partner up with CEOwned to better support you in growing and scaling your business through mentorship. CEOwned helps fitness entrepreneurs build world-class businesses that scale to six and seven figures in 12 months or less. At ACE, we don’t just want to see you get certified, we want to see you have a thriving, fulfilling business! Continue reading to see what Sarah has to say about growing a fitness business.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Women In Fitness Association (WIFA) have advanced their partnership through WIFA transferring ACE its business and programmatic assets.

Trampolines aren’t just for kids. This exercise tool can be a low-impact boon for your cardiovascular fitness, pelvic floor strength and sense of balance.

ACE thanks our military this Veterans Day and is proud to support service members through military discounts. Another way many choose to honor veterans today is through an intentionally tough Hero WOD.

A significant component of sustainability and impact depends on the professional development path taken by exercise professionals and health coaches.

Yoga has its many benefits, but does it really help to stimulate the vagus nerve? We spoke to experts and dived into the science.

Studies show that HIIT workouts supercharges fat loss and improves everything from sleep quality to heart health.

If the superman pose helped you improve your self-image and your self-esteem, imagine what a "Superman exercise" might help you achieve. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Find out what isolation exercises entail and learn the benefits of making these moves a key element of your training program.

Read on to discover some healthy habits that can help you or your clients hit their goals, maintain them, and live life to its fullest all at the same time.

We sit down with Nick Gammell, founder of GAIN, to see how this intelligent, app-first platform can help ACE pros grow their business and motivate their clients.

Read on for three tips from our partners at CEOwned to better connect with your clients in order to effectively scale your business.

Plus, it can protect against GERD, sleep apnea, and major depressive disorder.

A great set of workout headphones can energize you with heart-pumping audio.

In her new role, Cass will lead ACE’s organizational strategic planning.

New research suggests that some commercial weight-loss programs may provide the support and guidance individuals need to achieve success. Additionally, the research highlights elements of these programs that health and exercise professionals could use with clients who have identified weight loss as a goal.

When it comes to physical activity, something is always better than nothing, so it’s important to ensure your clients have a plan for staying active when they won’t be training with you or doing their regular workouts. This workout is an easy way to squeeze in some training that can help your clients maintain their health and fitness during those periods when they’ll be taking a break from their regular routine.

Discover what is a workout split, how it differs from a full body session, and why it could benefit you.

Pilates is a low-intensity muscle-strengthening workout that focuses heavily on building strong core muscles.

ACE-sponsored research conducted in 2018 explored whether pickleball could help middle-aged and older adults get fit.

ACE Certified Pro Emily Kramer, owner of Kaizen Athletics, chats with ACE about why she decided to create an adaptive program and offers some tips for trainers who want to be more inclusive and prepared to train people of all abilities.

The new partnerships reflect ACE’s industry-leading and expanding career support and development opportunities for exercise professionals and health coaches worldwide.

If you’re looking for an accurate estimate of how many calories your body burns daily, consider calculating your total daily energy expenditure, or TDEE.

ACE chats with Tom Kiss, the co-founder of Ate. Ate is a non-judgmental, mindful food journaling app that helps clients improve their relationship with food while building healthy, sustainable habits.

For a one-two punch of strength and cardio work, use circuit training to structure your exercise sessions.

YMCA of the USA President and CEO Suzanne McCormick and American Council on Exercise CEO Scott Goudeseune were two of the eight people appointed in August to the board of directors of the National Fitness Foundation, according to an announcement from the U.S. Health and Human Services.

Should you use a treadmill, an elliptical, an exercise bike, a rowing machine, or a stair climber? Well, that depends. Here, expert advice on how to choose.

When time is really tight, is it more effective to exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? The answer, based on new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia, is good news for those who find it challenging to block off time for hour-long muscular-training workouts.

Kettlebells are a common fixture in health clubs, studios and even home gyms, as everyone from student athletes to octogenarians seek the benefits of this often-intense form of training, which, as it turns out, aren’t limited to stronger muscles. This article looks at the results of an ACE-supported study that examined the wide-ranging benefits of an eight-week kettlebell training program and features a whole-body kettlebell workout that you can share with your clients.

Experts told TODAY how walking can help with weight loss and shared some quick tips on how to make your workouts even more effective.

Here are the four exercises you’re most at risk of doing wrong — and what can keep you safe.

If you’re active on social media, you may have seen the hashtag #75Hard at some point, posted with physical progress pictures, a book cover or a gym selfie. But what exactly is the 75 Hard Program—and is it something you should consider trying?

The acquisition creates an entirely new division of ACE: ACE Health and Wellness 

ACE CEO, Scott Goudeseune, is appointed a member of National Fitness Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Learn about the new campaign from CDC’s Active People Health Nation called Moving Matters.

Q&A with Louise Green, creator of our new Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist program. Louise is an author, educator, and award–wining fitness trainer who’s expertise has been featured by over 150 media outlets and is highly specialized training to remove barriers and help get your larger bodied clients moving in a sustainable way.

A new study offers some clarity on how exercise intensity affects the emission and concentration of aerosol particles in exhaled air, which is one of the primary ways in which novel coronaviruses like COVID are spread.

Suspension training has become a mainstay of fitness facilities because it’s a great way to build muscle and increase core stability and functional strength. This article looks at the results of an ACE-supported study of the health benefits of suspension training and features a fast and effective workout that you can share with your clients.

Becky Roseberry has joined the ACE as a member of its board of directors.