Research and Studies

By CARL FOSTER, Ph.D., and JOHN POCARI, Ph.D., with MARK ANDERS “Music is like a legal drug for athletes,” says one of the leading authorities on music and exercise. New ACE-sponsored research confirms that claim, with seven studies demonstrating the power of music to improve exercise performance and, of course, make it more enjoyable. Learn how to apply this research to enhance your clients’ workout experiences.

The boot-camp trend is still going strong perhaps because it’s not really trendy at all. The workout is simple, goes back to basics, is not tied to a single piece of equipment and uses a motivating team-oriented atmosphere. Discover the fitness benefits of popular boot camp style workouts in this unique ACE study.

In the fall of 2006, a new video game system called the Nintendo Wii hit the streets and quickly became an instant hit with a full-fledged craze, selling more than 11 million consoles in the Americas alone. But is the exercise you get through the exer-gaming system as good as the real thing?

Many fitness professionals have been promoting functional fitness programs as a way for older adults to remain active and independent as they age. But how beneficial is this form of exercise and how quickly can benefits be reaped?

Given that society spends at least half of our waking hours on the job, ACE turns to the workplace to examine the physical activity of 10 common job occupations. How much of a workday workout are you getting? From teachers and police officers, to nurses and receptionists, see how you measure up.