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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…
Regular engagement in physical activity (PA) is essential for maintaining overall health, reducing the risk of chronic disease, and lowering premature mortality. This course explores the emerging concept of “ exergame snacks ,” short bouts of physically active video gameplay designed to promote…
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
Dance is a somatic, culturally embedded activity practiced worldwide. As both an art form and a physical activity, it integrates physical, emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions, making it well suited for studying their interconnectedness. Dance engagement supports motor coordination,…
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…
ACSM’s Worldwide Fitness Trends report provides an annual snapshot of emerging and sustained trends that inform professional practice, programming, and workforce development in the health and fitness industry. Based on a global survey of exercise professionals, the 2026 report highlights current…
Even though health and medical organizations recommend resistance exercise for females of all ages, participation rates remain low, contributing to health disparities and limiting opportunities for women to improve their physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. By…
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…
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…
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…
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
In this "From Around the Field" course, Karen Sheriff, will explore how cultural norms within the performing arts, particularly in classical ballet, shape the risk and presentation of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Drawing from both clinical evidence and lived experience, including…
There is a wide range of exercises that may be used to train power output in the older population; however, the prescribed exercises should follow an appropriate progression or regression based on the abilities of each individual. Research has moved beyond traditional strength development and…
Multi-dimensional targeted power assessments can guide personalized interventions that will improve daily activities, reduce fall risks, and enhance cognitive function in older adults will be discussed. Power testing enables exercise professionals to establish baselines, track progress, and…
In collaboration with the Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology (JCEP), this course features an international panel of experts and case studies advancing innovative and cutting edge evidence-informed practice across the lifespan.
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 Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
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 Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
