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The EIM online course, developed with the assistance of more than 35 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) subject matter experts, includes interactive activities, video clips and helpful prompts to take movement breaks while you’re studying. The recommendations, modifications and training…
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Functional fitness testing provides exercise professionals across ACSM certifications with valuable information about movement, balance, mobility, muscular fitness, and physical function, but its greatest value comes from translating assessment findings into individualized exercise programming.…
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Discover the latest research shaping nutrition, exercise, and long-term health in this comprehensive article-based course. Explore the role of protein intake and resistance training in preserving muscle mass among older adults and individuals taking GLP-1 medications, along with the potential…
This article-based course provides pragmatic guidance for exercise professionals to successfully work with people with cognitive impairments. Aerobic and functional resistance training can improve physical function and attenuate cognitive decline. Screening to identify appropriateness for…
Exercise is Medicine ® (EIM) offers a comprehensive, multi-prong approach to embedding physical activity into the infrastructure of healthcare and community life. Through campus-based initiatives, standardized professional credentialing, and targeted programs for an aging population, EIM…
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).
This installment of the ExSci Careers Explored series features health and fitness professional Ben Rossi.
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…
Cardiorespiratory fitness depends on more than the heart and lungs—it also relies on the ability of the vascular system to deliver oxygen efficiently to working muscles. This course explores the emerging role of reactive hyperemia as a comprehensive measure of vascular function that captures…
This symposium discusses three examples of research approaches that have advanced our understanding human skeletal muscle mitochondrial function in older age. Each presenter brings a unique perspective, ask different questions, and use novel combinations of methods to address their goals. Focus…
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…
Explore the critical role of technology in expanding access to physical activity programs and promoting health behavior changes among older adults. As digital health tools advance, they offer new opportunities to overcome traditional barriers to care—particularly for individuals with chronic…
Osteoporosis is a global public health concern and yet exercise remains a poorly adopted prescription to target bone strength. Not all exercise is equal; bone responds to signals of high impact, shorter duration, such as jumping and hopping, the benefits of which are blunted post adolesence.…
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…
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…
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
