

ACE Pro Compass to Provide Unprecedented Ongoing Career Support to ACE Certified Professionals

With this industry-changing tool, ACE® Pro Compass will advance how ACE Certified exercise professionals and health coaches are supported throughout their careers—from textbook to retirement.
Read MoreACE announces a revolutionary new suite of tools to better serve exercise professionals and health coaches
This industry-changing initiative will advance how exercise professionals and health coaches are supported throughout their careers.
Read MoreBenefits of Flexibility

Learn all about the benefits of flexibility. From releasing muscle soreness to increasing mental relaxation, being flexible definitely has its perks.
Read MoreDon't Forget to Offer Constructive Feedback (Even if Clients Don’t Ask for It)

Your clients look to you for guidance and feedback on how they’re doing in their pursuit of their health and fitness goals, but they may not explicitly ask for it. Learn what the research says about the power of constructive feedback and why you shouldn’t be hesitant about offering it.
Read MoreThe Moving Together Outside Campaign, One Year Later
How to Navigate the Farmers Market

Spring has sprung, and in many parts of the United States, farmers markets are popping up again from their winter hiatuses. We’re keen on seasonal produce that is available from local farms like organic vegetables and ripe fruit.
Read MoreACE Celebrates International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, and in support of women’s equality in the fitness industry, ACE was honored to interview two of our international partner organizations led by women.
Read MoreStudy: What Does One Drink a Day Do to Your Brain?

While the science on the negative effects of heavy alcohol consumption is clear, there is little consensus on the effects of moderate alcohol consumption. A new study, however, suggests that drinking even modest levels of alcohol can cause negative changes to the brain. Learn more about the new study and how to share the results with your clients.
Read MoreFitLot Fitness Parks Make Structured Outdoor Exercise Accessible to All

The COVID-19 pandemic fueled the demand for access to more safe, structured outdoor exercise programs across the nation. Read on to learn more about the inspiring mission of FitLot Fitness Parks.
Read MoreACE expands growth in Middle East region
ACE broadens its reach and education distribution in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon through expanded partnership with Inspire Fitness Academy.
Read MoreACE unveils 2021 Impact Report

ACE recently unveiled its annual report, a summary of 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.
Read MoreAmerican Council on Exercise Announces Exclusive Job Board

It’s finally here! ACE is proud to introduce the ultimate career support resource that will connect ACE exercise professionals directly to the latest health and fitness-related job opportunities—the ACE Job Board. Learn how to use the ACE Job Board and the benefits ACE pros can gain from using this free offering.
Read MoreCelebrating Women In Science Getting People Moving

In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ACE highlights three women who apply science to further ACE’s mission to Get People Moving.
Read MoreACE launches New Job Board to Connect Employers with Skilled Health and Exercise Professionals
The custom tool connects job-ready health and exercise professionals to employers, helping fill open positions with the best talent available.
Read MoreStudy: Can 10 Minutes of Running Lead to Better Mental Health?

A little bit of running a day may help keep the blues away, according to a new study that showed that increased activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex accompanies improvements to mood and cognitive function after only a brief bout of moderate-intensity running.
Read MorePAA Advocates for the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition (PCSFN)

Read the latest letter from Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) which calls on President Biden to prioritize physical activity and appoint an Executive Director to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
Read MoreTake 5: A conversation with ResusciTech’s founder and CEO

Hear from Abigail Kohler, ResusciTech’s founder and CEO, to learn more about their Smart Certification app and why they wanted to exclusively share this technology with current and future ACE Certified Professionals.
Read MoreWhy Parks & Recreation Is Vital To Ensuring All People Thrive

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted what has been true for many years: parks and recreation is vital to ensuring that all people thrive.
Read MoreStudy: Exercise Effective for Managing Anxiety

With ongoing uncertainty and fears about the future, many of your clients may be feeling more anxious these days. Fortunately, relief may be close at hand. A new study found that both low-and moderate/high-intensity exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic.
Read MoreAmerican Council on Exercise Welcomes Two New Executives
The American Council on Exercise (ACE)?announces two new Executive Team members.?Chris Goudeseune has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, and Lauren Shroyer MS, ATC has been promoted to Vice President of Product and Innovation.
Read MoreSpaces as Places Helps Get San Diego Moving Outside Permanently

Learn more about San Diego’s Spaces as Places Initiative and how it connects to Moving Together Outside.
Read MoreAmerican Council on Exercise Expands Exercise Professional’s Development with Newly Launched Courses on Inclusivity
With the goal of giving individuals and communities access to health and fitness programming that positively impacts their lives, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) furthers its commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion with two new courses on how fitness managers and business owners can build more inclusive environments within the fitness industry.
Read MoreStudy: How to Help the Picky Eaters in Your Life

When it comes to helping picky eaters expand their palates, a new study suggests that positive approaches will likely be more effective than negative or coercive strategies.
Read MoreQ&A with Chuze Fitness and Their Mission to Put People First

In this Q&A session, Farel Hruska, Director of Education and Culture at Chuze Fitness, explains how Chuze’s long-standing commitment to wellness helped their clients thrive throughout the pandemic—and beyond.
Read MoreStudy: Low-fat, Plant-based Diets vs. Low-carb, Animal-based Diets

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.
Read MoreHungry All the Time? Blame it on Blood Sugar

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 others.
Read MoreStudy: Muscular Training Effective for Reducing Body Fat

A new research review examined the link between muscular training and fat loss. Learn what the findings revealed and how you can use this information to help your clients reach their health- and fitness-related goals.
Read MoreACE President and Chief Science Officer Cedric X. Bryant Receives Penn State Distinguished Alumni Award
American Council on Exercise Applauds American Medical Association’s Updates to Section Guidelines for Category III CPT Codes for Health and Well-Being Coaching

Read about updated language passed by the AMA’s CPT Editorial Panel opens the CPT codes up for use by health coaches and other health and medical occupations that deliver health coaching as part of their treatments, programs and interventions.
Read MoreOne Gym Owner’s Journey to Secure an SUA

Hear Mark Harrington, Jr.’s story about how he found himself in the same boat as his fellow fitness club owners across the nation—scrambling to deliver his facility’s physical activity programs in a safe, accommodating way.
Read MoreACE grows health coach education with the launch of its Health Coach Advanced Training Program
New health coach education pathway makes it easy to enter the field of health coaching with confidence.
Read MoreBringing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to the Fitness Industry

ACE president and chief science officer, Cedric X. Bryant, shares how club operators can promote and implement strategies for a more inclusive industry in Club Business International.
Read MoreRecapping September’s Moving Together Outside Live Session
Study: Increased Fruit and Vegetable Intake Linked to Better Mental Well-being in Kids

While the links between nutrition and physical health are well understood, not much is known about the role nutrition plays in children’s mental well-being. A new study sheds light on the link between fruit and vegetable consumption and mental well-being among school-aged children.
Read MoreThis City Initiative Gets All Its Community Members Moving Together Outside

Learn about the city-led Healthy St. Pete Initiative and its goal to advance the health and well-being of all St. Petersburg’s community members.
Read MoreAmerican Council on Exercise Names Sarah Beavins as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) promoted Sarah Beavins to the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Beavins has more than two decades of marketing experience in higher education, nonprofit and advertising agencies.
Read MoreStudy: Health Benefits of Time-restricted Eating Depend on Who You Are

Time-restricted eating (TRE), which has garnered increased attention in recent years among those interested in weight loss, is a dietary regimen that restricts eating to specific hours. A new study shows that, in addition to weight loss, TRE confers multiple health benefits, and that the extent of those benefits may depend on sex and age.
Read MoreHow to Pivot Your Exercise Programming for Cooler Weather

As fall weather begins, certified exercise professionals and community members alike are starting to think about where they can access safe, structured exercise when “indoor-only” weather sets in—especially since COVID-19 remains a public health concern.
Read MoreHow to Move Your Fitness Offerings to Shared Outdoor Spaces

Learn six steps to secure a shared outdoor space for your exercise classes and become more involved in the community at large.
Read MoreStudy: The Link Between Migraines and Omegas

For those who know the pain of migraines, anything that might offer the possibility of relief is worth a try. Based on new research, one key to reducing the frequency and intensity of monthly migraines may be consuming a high fish-oil diet.
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