Research and Studies

Zumba Gold®—a lower-intensity version of the super-popular Zumba®—is designed for middle-aged and older adults, but is it a safe and effective workout for this population? In this latest ACE-sponsored study, researchers examine Zumba Gold to determine if it is a good exercise option for middle-aged and older adults.

There’s nothing more frustrating for clients than to do everything you ask of them and still not see results. These clients are likely what researchers call non-responders. Exclusive ACE-sponsored research from the Western State Colorado University recently compared the ACE IFT Model to a more traditional training approach to determine if there is a difference in how well the two programs improve fitness and cardiometabolic health, particularly among non-responders.

By leveraging both gravity and an exerciser’s body weight, the TRX Suspension Trainer makes it possible to perform hundreds of exercises, making it a favorite among health and fitness professionals. Seeing a lack of research investigating the physiological responses to this type of training, ACE commissioned a study to quantify the acute and chronic responses to TRX Suspension Training.

Trampolines have been used as a training tool for fighter pilots and astronauts, and the sport of trampolining has become an Olympic event. But is exercising on a mini-trampoline a good workout and help way to get in shape and lower body fat? ACE put mini-trampolines to the test to find out.

Anecdotal reports suggest that stand-up paddleboarding provides a tough core workout and plenty of cardiorespiratory exercise. ACE enlisted the help of two teams of researchers to quantify the physiological effects of the time spent on the water participating in this increasingly popular sport.