ACE Insights Blog

Are sports drinks the best choice for young athletes? To answer that question, this blog presents youth hydration guidelines, looks at sports drinks vs. water and shares the AAP hydration recommendations. Learn how to keep youth safe during practice and competition.

A Community Physical Activity Leader can develop and lead safe and effective physical activity sessions for their friends, family members and neighbors. If you are a fitness enthusiast or athlete interested in volunteering or serving your community, the CPAL course is perfect for you.

A new textbook, Obesity and Weight Management: The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Fitness Programming, features ACE experts and is a comprehensive and practical guide to working with clients with overweight and obesity. Learn more about this groundbreaking text.

Proper recovery can be the difference between long-term exercise adherence and burnout or injury. Read what two ACE experts have to say about recovery and try a 10-move active recovery routine that is perfect for those days when you need a break from high-intensity exercise.

The heat index may not be the best way to estimate heat stress, particularly during exercise and for vulnerable populations. This expert Q&A explores a more practical and evidence-based approach to staying safe in the summer months.