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The Nutritionist's View column publishes three times per year (January/February, May/June, and September/October) in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®. This column is written by a nutrition expert and covers an important nutrition topic in each column with the intent to provide practical…
“Inspiration porn” includes the use of depictions of disabled people* to motivate non-disabled people to exercise. Though the depictions show fit and positive images of disabled people, disabled activists view them as dehumanizing and devoid of social context related to systemic injustice. The…
This course explores the impact of the menstrual cycle on psychological responses and exercise experiences, promoting individualized exercise prescriptions based on clients’ symptoms. Learn to better support your clients in the achievement of their goals by recognizing and understanding the…
The popular 10,000 steps per day goal was (surprisingly) not derived from scientific evidence. This presentation will explore the origin of the 10,000 steps per day goal, the current science on step counts and health, and strategies to improve population health through device-based…
Diabetes affects more than one in ten Americans—and exercise professionals are increasingly on the front lines of prevention, management, and long-term health support. Diabetes for the Exercise Professional equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to work safely and…
This collection of lectures includes the Keynotes and Named Lectures from this year's conference.
2024 Annual Meeting Keynote and Named Lectures includes the following sessions:
2024 ACSM Annual Meeting Online Exclusives Course Bundle includes the following sessions:
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Wellcoaches.
Discover how to cultivate connection with your clients by enhancing your presence. Your presence, through the essential skills of connection and communication, is a non-negotiable for clients to connect to the relationship with you and to achieving their goals. You communicate with clients not…
Locomotor movements are governed by the interaction between the foot and the ground. Consequently, what an individual has on their feet affects movement. By influencing the interaction between the foot and the ground, athletic footwear attempts to do one of two things: improve performance or…
Exercise professionals can improve inclusion for transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse people. The purpose of this article is to explain why exercise professionals should advocate for gender inclusion and to provide suggestions on how to be more gender-affirming.
Phase angle and impedance ratio are two ways to assess cellular health using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). A low phase angle and high impedance ratio are both indicative of cellular membrane dysfunction and often occur alongside disease/disorder. When conducting BIA assessments,…
Peripheral heart action (PHA) training is a simple application of circuit weight training (CWT) that alternates five to six upper- and lower-body exercises performed in a cyclical fashion. Unlike CWT, during which consecutive exercises are typically separated by 15-30 sec, PHA involves minimal…
Dr. Rhodes discusses the physical activity intention-behavior gap, made popular by New Year’s resolutions that people struggle to enact every year. He will provide an overview of what we know about the gap between intentions and behavior, including the different processes that contribute to…
In this course, Dr. Allen will present the latest research from his lab on the interplay between exercise and bioactive microbial-derived metabolites in humans. He will explore how physical activity influences the production of these metabolites and their role in modulating immune function, with…
In this course, Dr. Jonathan Stine will discuss the widespread public health issue posed by Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and the critical role of exercise in its prevention and management. He will provide an overview of the epidemiology and growing burden of MASLD and its…
This course will cover how unaccustomed or strenuous exercise can cause damage to muscle, usually manifesting as temporary weakness, inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness. The first part of this presentation will explain how muscle damage occurs following exercise. We will then explore…
There have been advancements in the pharmacotherapy treatment options for overweight/obesity, which are commonly referred to as anti-obesity medications (AOMs). This session will explore these AOMs and their effects on body weight, body composition, and other health-related outcomes. Moreover,…
The benefits of engaging in regular physical activity are well known, however, a majority of adults in the United States fail to meet Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Incorporating novel strategies like digital fitness may reduce barriers to physical activity and help more people…
This course will cover emotions and mindsets and their influence on behaviors and health. The presenters will provide an overview of the broaden and build theory and highlight research related to mindsets and their impact on expectations and responses. The session will conclude with practical…
This course will cover the importance of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) and how this theory relates to preventing chronic disease risk in both mom and baby. Dr. Mottola will outline the latest guidelines for exercise during pregnancy and provide key factors for exercise…
This webinar series is designed specifically with students in mind. We will explore and identify future career options and then help students build a professional path with the help of outstanding panels of leaders with varied professions and backgrounds.
Learn about population health, medical fitness and opportunities to get involved and become a leader in the industry.
