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Aging adults are at increased Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) risk. Many suggest amyloid-beta and tau protein disturbances cause ADRD. However, pharmaceutical trials targeting these factors have shown limited effects. Thus, other factors likely drive ADRD risk. Cerebrovascular…
Physicians increasingly face chronic disease challenges that extend beyond medications and procedures. Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) bring expertise in exercise testing, prescription, and lifestyle modification, enhancing patient outcomes, reducing rehospitalizations, and improving…
Body composition has been a focus within the field of exercise physiology and energy metabolism for some time. The challenges of understanding how body composition influences health and performance have led to a variety of strategies, some misinformed. Furthermore, the conflation of body…
“In 2008, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) launched the ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index), in partnership with the Elevance Health Foundation. The Fitness Index ranks America’s 100 largest cities on a composite of health behaviors, health outcomes, community…
Pediatric obesity, a multifactorial chronic condition that has many detrimental effects on a child's health, has increased in prevalence dramatically over the past 40-50 years. This "From Around the Field" webinar course explores how physical activity can be leveraged to prevent and treat…
How can exercise professionals move from the gym floor to the frontlines of healthcare and public health policy? Any why does this matter? Exercise professionals are uniquely positioned to drive change at the intersection of health, fitness, and policy. This session explores how our field can…
Many patients successfully complete cardiac rehab, yet a gap often exists when transitioning into community or fitness settings, limiting long-term engagement and health benefits. This session examines the barriers in this referral pipeline and explores strategies for exercise professionals to…
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…
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an essential non-invasive imaging method used to identify cardiac rhythms, myocardial ischemia and infarction, and a host of underlying cardiac and non-cardiac conditions that impact electrical conduction pathways at rest and during exercise. Importantly, exercise…
What if the secret to lasting client change isn’t motivation at all? Despite its name, Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn’t about giving pep talks—it’s about guiding meaningful conversations that uncover barriers, reduce fear, and foster self-directed change. This session takes a deeper dive…
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…
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Blood pressure (BP) during exercise provides strong prognostic value, with abnormal responses being associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes. Therefore, it is important to understand how modifiable factors affect exercise BP. This course explores how dietary sodium intake and…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, disabling immune-mediated disease, characterized primarily by damage to the myelin sheath surrounding axons of neurons in the central nervous system, resulting in diverse neurological consequences, including vision loss, cognitive disturbances, mental health…
The ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP) is recognized as eligible to sit for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) examination through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE). As a CDCES, the ACSM-CEP can provide both…
Step counts are a popular and practical method for measuring and promoting physical activity because they are often available and accessible to people. While there are some disadvantages to step counts, data supports the development of step count goals in alignment with physical activity…
The exercise recommendations for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease ( ESRD ) are analogous to those for older adults and the management of comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. It is suggested that these recommendations be considered in light of each…
Exercise professionals should be prepared to write training plans that include traditional strength training (TST) and functional fitness training (FFT) as they ranked #7 and #10, respectively, on ACSM’s Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2026. If we evaluate their efficacy in isolation, it is…
Approximately 28% of US adults live with a disability with rising projections due to the growing prevalence of noncommunicable diseases, medical advances, and increased longevity. Current physical activity recommendations for adults with disabilities suggest that they should meet the same volume…
Exercise professionals play an important role in understanding the physiological changes associated with aging that impact active older adults and master athletes’ nutrition needs for health, training, and recovery. There is limited research specific to older active adults and athletes, so it’s…
