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Mobile exercise apps can be powerful tools for promoting behavior change in sedentary or insufficiently active individuals, but only when they incorporate well-established techniques from behavioral science and are built with users' needs in mind. Apps that include multiple behavior change…
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 American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is increasingly recognized as a key health metric by healthcare professionals, scientists and biohackers. Despite progress over the past decade, misinformation persists about HRV's definitions, measurement and applications. HRV is now a standard feature in many…
The NFL has developed injury reduction strategies that can be broadly applied to address other levels of play. Some strategies include changes to methods for reporting injuries, developing best practices for training camp session progression, recommending appropriate footwear and helmet choices,…
With the evolution of resistance training that I presented in a 2015 keynote, many interesting advances in research have occurred from the improved understanding of periodization to its impact on basic biological function. The fundamentals of exercise prescription have now expanded to include a…
This course will briefly summarize the current status of the science and practice of sports nutrition and speculate on areas that will define its future. Topics for discussion include the value of wearables and technology; personalized sports nutrition via genetic testing; the role of the food…
Aerobic capacity is the strongest predictor of morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. This course will describe advances in our understanding of the O2 cascade and O2 utilization limitations affecting aerobic capacity in health and chronic disease. An overview of the O2 cascade, emphasizing…
This course is dedicated to exploring the latest digital and virtual resources available to help adults maintain an active lifestyle. As physical inactivity becomes increasingly common, leveraging technology can provide innovative solutions to keep individuals engaged and motivated. This course…
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in sports medicine marks a paradigm shift in athletic training and competition. This course explores AI's transformative potential, particularly generative AI, in revolutionizing biomedical control of training and sports performance analysis.…
ChatGPT makes it easy for anyone to generate resistance training programs. However, generated programs can differ based on training experience, lacking detail on load and intensity. Additionally, the programs provide limited and inconsistent guidance on lifting technique, length of rest…
This course outlines how ChatGPT can revolutionize client interactions and operational efficiencies in the fitness industry. By automating routine tasks and customizing training plans, ChatGPT offers exercise professionals more time to focus on high-value client engagement. The importance of…
This paper presents practical considerations for conducting online fitness assessments in exercise oncology research settings. Screening and assessing participants online are integral components of safe and effective exercise program delivery. Future research is needed to establish the validity…
Growth in the field of clinical exercise science has driven the need for increasing numbers of qualified, clinically trained exercise professionals. But what specific credentials are employers and fellow colleagues looking for in a new hire? Learn from a panel of experts as they analyze various…
Emerging sensing and biomotion detection technologies can aid in capturing real-world human movement. This course provides an overview of the existing biomotion sensing technologies, including smartphone-based sonar sensing technology, drone-based outdoor running gait analysis, and micro-Doppler…
How can we use heart rate variability (HRV) to monitor health, stress, body battery, sleep, training status and recuperation? This course will describe the science and practical applications of using HRV monitoring in our daily lives, as well as review the different wearable options we can use…
Consumers and fitness professionals regularly use fitness-related health apps. While many of these apps provide important feedback to the client, coach and sometimes to health care professionals, users should be aware of the regulatory obligations related to data privacy and security.
The fitness industry is a competitive, demanding, ego-centric & ever-evolving industry that requires us to be at our best every day. After two decades in this amazing industry, I wholeheartedly believe that we need to do LESS BETTER in order to not only help our participants/clients achieve…
The deadlift, otherwise known as “pick heavy thing up from the floor”, is a basic physical literacy movement that many shy away from in the gym. Learn the importance of including deadlifts in your clients’ training programs, explore variants that are useful for different populations, trouble…
Kourtney will discuss the current shift in the coaching market toward online and virtual delivery, addressing the pitfalls and opportunities. She will present viable options and case studies of successful and professional virtual coaching businesses. Kourtney will then share action steps and…
The purpose of the workshop is to raise the bar as educated and certified professionals toward evidence-based digital fitness practices, and distinguish ourselves among the saturated presence of self-proclaimed experts on social media.
The purpose of the workshop is to demonstrate strategies for effective interpersonal communication and the clinical application of technology to promote EIM during in-person consultations and/or through a technology supported platform.
This course focuses on the use of wearable sensors and big data to better understand sleep, health, and exercise performance. Topics include the epidemiology of sleep as suggested by big data from commercial sleep trackers, digital biomarkers related to physical activity and health in clinical…
