American Council on Exercise

Maternal obesity and type 2 diabetes are on the rise, but a new study offers some good news: Exercise during pregnancy can help improve the metabolic health of the baby, even if the mother consumes a high-fat diet.

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.

This industry-changing initiative will advance how exercise professionals and health coaches are supported throughout their careers.

Learn all about the benefits of flexibility. From releasing muscle soreness to increasing mental relaxation, being flexible definitely has its perks.

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.

Learn about the accomplishments of the Campaign's first year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ACE broadens its reach and education distribution in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon through expanded partnership with Inspire Fitness Academy.

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.

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.

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.

The custom tool connects job-ready health and exercise professionals to employers, helping fill open positions with the best talent available.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.  

Learn more about San Diego’s Spaces as Places Initiative and how it connects to Moving Together Outside.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 about Dr. Bryant’s award here.

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.

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.

New health coach education pathway makes it easy to enter the field of health coaching with confidence. 

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.

Learn more about the Moving Together Outside live virtual information session.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Learn six steps to secure a shared outdoor space for your exercise classes and become more involved in the community at large.