Leaders at ACE are often sought out as subject matter experts by podcast hosts and major media outlets. Here, we share recent contributions made by two members of the ACE team covering three topics that are sure to make major impacts on the fitness industry moving forward: artificial intelligence (AI), GLP-1 medications and social media influencers.

Artificial Intelligence

Lauren Shroyer, MS, ATC, Vice President of Product and Innovation at ACE, joined the Latest Industry Fitness Trends & Stories (LIFTS) podcast to discuss the impact AI will have on the fitness industry.

The conversation covered everything from the integration of AI tools for creating and tailoring fitness programs to the challenges trainers face as they adapt to new technologies—but the discussion really centered on the value of human connection as a guiding force in a rapidly evolving industry.

View the podcast here: Will AI Disrupt the PT Industry?

GLP-1s

Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, ACE President and Chief Executive Officer, was recently featured in the CEO Corner feature of Athletech News, where he discussed a broad range of topics, including the role that GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications will play in the future of the fitness industry. “Better connecting fitness with healthcare is something the industry has been trying to do for decades,” he says. “This just might be the gateway into that.”

Read the full intereview: CEO Corner: ACE's Cedric X. Bryant on Fitness, Healthcare & GLP-1s

Earlier this year, Dr. Bryant also wrote a piece on GLP-1s for U.S. News and World Report, where he writes a monthly column. The piece explains how these medications affect the body and offers practical tips for exercising while on GLP-1s.

Read the column: Exercising on GLP-1s: How to Stay Safe and Healthy

Social Media Influencers

Dr. Bryant was also recently interviewed by the Associated Press as part of a piece on the complex issue of knowing what advice can be trusted when it comes to social media and fitness influencers. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” he warns.

Read the full article: Experts Advise Caution When It Comes to Online Wellness Advice