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Effective Training with Older Populations In Health Club and Gym Settings
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
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Anti-Obesity Medications: Are Diet & Lifestyle Still Relevant?
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
WebinarON DEMAND
Parkinson's: Better Every Day™
This installment of the ExSci Careers Explored series features health and fitness professional Ben Rossi.
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Approaching Active Lifestyle in the Context of Childhood Cancer Survivorship
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…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Equations in Context: Estimating and Interpreting Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Cardiorespiratory fitness is increasingly considered a vital sign with proven value across the performance and health spectrum. Yet many widely used prediction equations to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness were not designed for today’s diverse athletic and clinical populations, leading to…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Breaking Boundaries Between Resistance and Aerobic Training in Cancer Survivors
Exercise prescription for cancer surviviors has been guided by a binary framework that separates resistance training (RT) and aerobic training (AT). However, emerging evidence increasingly challenges this separation. In oncology settings, there are many that challenges highlight the need for a…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Using Statistical Modeling to Predict Quadriceps Strength Recovery Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Athletes who undergo Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) continue to show deficits in quadriceps strength after returning to sport and two years post-op (Peterson 2014). Recent research has aimed to understand what individual factors contribute to return of quadriceps strength post…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
The Intersection of Technology, Culture, and Care: Operationalizing ACSM's Health Equity Framework in Exercise Interventions
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…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
The Influence of Maternal Exercise on Infant Musculoskeletal Health and Motor Skill Development: A Translational Approach
Increasing attention is focused on understanding the influence of maternal exercise on child health outcomes; however, there is a gap regarding the influence of maternal exercise on child muscle and bone health, as well as motor skills development. Knowing and understanding these relationships…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Stimulating Performance: Brain Modulation and Cognition in Female Ultramarathon Runners
Ultra-endurance sports place extreme demands not only on the body but also on the brain. Understanding how cognitive function responds under prolonged stress, and whether targeted brain stimulation can support mental performance, opens new frontiers in sports science. High-definition…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
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
New Perspectives on Muscle Protein Breakdown during Disuse Atrophy
Muscle disuse, common in bed rest, casting, or spaceflight, leads to significant muscle atrophy. While changes in muscle protein synthesis during disuse are well-documented, the role of muscle protein breakdown (MPB) in disuse atrophy remains less clear. Recent stable isotope tracer studies have…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Development, Dissemination, and Implementation into the Digital World
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…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Exercise-based Nature Prescription: Innovations in Outdoor Health, Safety, and Rehabilitation
As nature-based exercise interventions gain traction in healthcare, this session explores the evolving role of outdoor environments in promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. This course highlights evidence-based approaches to nature prescriptions, the dual benefits and risks of…
$30
Member $15
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Exercise and the Brain: Interactions of Cerebral Blood Flow, Insulin Sensitivity and Arterial Health on Dementia Risk
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…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Body Composition and Exercise Physiology Across the Life Span
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…
$15
Member $9
Summit sessionON DEMAND
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
Age Is Not a Limitation: The Science and Practice of Power Training in Older Adults
Power training isn’t just for athletes; it’s essential for healthy aging. This session challenges outdated beliefs that equate aging with frailty and explores the growing body of evidence supporting power training for older adults. Expert scientists and practitioners will share the latest…
$45
Member $27
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Red Flags in Corrective Exercise for Movement Improvement: How to Progress, Regress and Refer Effectively
When does corrective exercise cross the line from enhancing movement to treating an injury? This session examines the science behind movement screening and corrective strategies, emphasizing how to recognize red flags that indicate the need for referral. Participants will explore the boundaries…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
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
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Preparing to Train Tactical Athletes: Best Practices for Fitness Professionals
Tactical athletes including military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and other public safety professionals have unique physical demands and training requirements. This session provides an overview of the science behind their performance needs and explores how fitness professionals can…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Breaking Barriers: Why Women Aren't Strength Training and How to Change That
If women only see ‘strong’ bodies lifting weights, how can they imagine their own strength taking shape - are we missing the mark? Despite strong evidence highlighting the health and performance benefits of resistance training, participation rates among women remain low. This session explores…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Beyond the Clinic: Keeping Cardiac Rehab Participants Engaged and Active
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…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
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