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15 CECsACSM Guidelines

ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist

BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS

$540
Member $324
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECACSM Guidelines

Fit to Follow? A Practical Guide to Evaluating Health and Fitness Influencers

People will keep turning to social media for exercise, nutri­tion, and wellness ideas, and much of what they find will be helpful. The goal is not to dismiss online content wholesale but to help clients become more critical and more confident consumers of it. Trustworthy creators communicate…

$30
Member $18
Program bundleSELF-PACED / ONLINE
6 CECsActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

A Nutritionist's View CEC Course Bundle 6

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…

$180
Member $108
Program bundleSELF-PACED / ONLINE
6 CECsAthletic Performance

A Nutritionist's View CEC Course Bundle 5

Explore the science behind nutrition, supplementation, and exercise performance in this evidence-based course designed for health and fitness professionals. Examine how caffeine, choline and betaine, glycemic index, energy availability, cinnamon, and urolithin A may influence athletic…

$180
Member $108
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECBehavior Change

Safe and Effective Exercise for Patients and Clients with Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

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…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECAthletic Performance

Seeking the Mechanism for Reversal of Enhanced Insulin Sensitivity after Acute Exercise

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.…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
0.5 CECsAthletic Performance

Sex Sells, But Science Matters: Debunking Fitness Myths for Women

Social media and pseudoscience have a widespread influence on women’s health and exercise behaviors. Using a "Headline vs. Study" format, we will dissect popular fitness myths targeted at women and contrast them with current scientific evidence. This interactive, fast-paced session will help…

$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECAthletic Performance

Injectable and Other Novel Performance Substances - Risks and Challenges

Intravenous (IV) nutrition therapy is being increasingly utilized by athletes and Service Members in an attempt to improve performance and recovery. Often these treatments are being administered outside of a medical/team facility and frequently are not disclosed to the athlete’s…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

Grub, Drugs, and Rock 'N' Roll; Strategies for Optimal Bone Health

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.…

$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
1.5 CECsBehavior Change

Tracking the Truth: How Reliable Are Your Fitness Wearables and Are They Helping or Hurting?

Wearable technology continues to evolve from chest straps and armbands to smart rings, watches, and patches but how much of what we measure is truly meaningful? This session bridges science and practice by exploring the validity and reliability of today’s most common wearable metrics and their…

$45
Member $27
Summit sessionON DEMAND
1.5 CECsAthletic Performance

Menstrual Cycle Training: Science, Strategy, or Social Media Hype?

What do we really know about menstrual cycle training, is it social media hype or science? As more programs and influencers promote “cycle syncing” for performance, strength, and recovery, it’s essential for exercise professionals to understand what the research actually supports. This session…

$45
Member $27
Summit sessionON DEMAND
1 CECAthletic Performance

Refuel to Rebuild: Protein, Carbs, and Hydration in Recovery

Recovery nutrition is often surrounded by hype but does the science support what’s trending on social media and in marketing? This session breaks down the evidence on protein, carbohydrates, and hydration for recovery, separating fact from fiction for both high-performance athletes and everyday…

$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
1 CECClub/Studio Management

Recovery and Retention: How Comprehensive Programming Keeps Clients In-House

What if recovery wasn’t a bonus offering, but the essential framework for long-term client results? As recovery tools and technologies continue to flood the marketplace, exercise professionals must be able to think outside the box on how they can incorporate holistic recovery into their fitness…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

Protein Sources: Essential Considerations for Effective Dietary Recommendations for Health and Exercise

Considering the complexity of this topic—biological, economic, environmental factors, regional food consumption, religious/spiritual, sociocultural aspects, etc.—it is challenging to cover protein needs and strike the perfect balance between animal and plant sources at individual and population…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECBehavior Change

Curb Your Appetite, Not Your Enthusiasm: Exercise and Appetite Regulation

With rising obesity rates and continued decreases in physical activity, our society is faced with increasing burdens on the healthcare system. The "eat less, move more" advice given by many practitioners over the years is not addressing this issue. With so many factors at play, a new strategy…

$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
1 CECBehavior Change

The Exercise Professional's Role in Contemporary, Compassionate, Effective Obesity Care

Obesity care is evolving rapidly; are exercise professionals ready? This session explores the modern science of obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease characterized by metabolic and adipose tissue dysfunction, challenging long-held assumptions about willpower and weight control. Participants…

$30
Member $18
WebinarON DEMAND
1 CECActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

Resistance Training for the Mass(es)

In this "From Around the Field" offering, Dr. Stuart Phillips will discuss how resistance training can be scaled for nearly anyone, from novices to older adults, and why building strength and muscle is a cornerstone of healthspan. He reviews the evidence on the key programming variables that…

$30
Member $18