Summit session · 1 CEC

Beyond Motivation: The Real Work of Behavior Change in Fitness

Why does sustained behavior change remain one of the most persistent challenges in fitness and health coaching? This session takes behavior change theory off the page and into the gym, studio, and coaching session. While brief reminders of foundational theories will be covered, this session’s…

About this course

Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

What you will learn

  • Summarize key psychological and behavioral principles that drive long-term adherence and client success
  • Identify common barriers to behavior change in fitness settings and apply practical communication strategies to overcome them
  • Apply evidence-based frameworks to real-world client scenarios, starting tomorrow

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