ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist
BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS
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BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS
Presented in Partnership with Functional Movement Systems (FMS)
Sponsored by Technogym®
Discover the latest research shaping nutrition, exercise, and long-term health in this comprehensive article-based course. Explore the role of protein intake and resistance training in preserving muscle mass among older adults and individuals taking GLP-1 medications, along with the potential…
Exercise is playing a growing role as a core component of prevention and treatment across the healthcare continuum. This article-based course outlines practical tools, policy advances, and referral pathways that enable clinicians to connect patients with qualified exercise professionals using a…
This article-based course provides pragmatic guidance for exercise professionals to successfully work with people with cognitive impairments. Aerobic and functional resistance training can improve physical function and attenuate cognitive decline. Screening to identify appropriateness for…
Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted cluster of abdominal obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease that collectively drives cardiovascular risk. Effective management necessitates an integrated approach: nutrition and pharmacotherapy…
There are numerous global health benefits of exercise for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis and joint replacement. Multicomponent exercise programs are safe and effective in managing joint disease symptoms and improving physical function and quality of life. Joint pain symptoms are used…
Exercise is Medicine ® (EIM) offers a comprehensive, multi-prong approach to embedding physical activity into the infrastructure of healthcare and community life. Through campus-based initiatives, standardized professional credentialing, and targeted programs for an aging population, EIM…
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
The childhood cancer survivor population is growing due to advances in diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities. Issues survivors face, such as accelerated physiological aging, reduced muscle quality, and cardiovascular health complications make a physically active lifestyle imperative to…
Discover the latest science behind exercise, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity in this cutting-edge course. Learn how a single bout of exercise can dramatically enhance the body's ability to regulate blood glucose and improve insulin action, delivering immediate benefits for metabolic health.…
Despite the well-documented benefits of regular physical activity, African American men with diabetes remain underrepresented in exercise programs, contributing to persistent health disparities. This tutorial course presents a case study that applied the 2017 ACSM Achieving Health Equity…
Although hydration is traditionally viewed through the lens of exercise performance, emerging research suggests that low habitual water intake—even without clinical signs of dehydration—may have broader implications for both athletic function and long-term health. “Underhydration” is a state…
Uncover innovative strategies to deliver exercise interventions to older cancer survivors, focusing on the development and implementation of new consensus-based exercise guidelines. With the growing population of older survivors, there is an urgent need to tailor recommendations that address…
Explore the critical role of technology in expanding access to physical activity programs and promoting health behavior changes among older adults. As digital health tools advance, they offer new opportunities to overcome traditional barriers to care—particularly for individuals with chronic…
The It’s Time to Move initiative is driving national systems change to embed physical activity into federal policy, healthcare, education, and public health. Through a strategic partnership between the American College of Sports Medicine and the Physical Activity Alliance this initiative…
Osteoporosis is a global public health concern and yet exercise remains a poorly adopted prescription to target bone strength. Not all exercise is equal; bone responds to signals of high impact, shorter duration, such as jumping and hopping, the benefits of which are blunted post adolesence.…