2027 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends Course Bundle
Stay ahead of the curve with the ultimate fitness industry forecast package: SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITION!
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Stay ahead of the curve with the ultimate fitness industry forecast package: SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITION!
People will keep turning to social media for exercise, nutrition, and wellness ideas, and much of what they find will be helpful. The goal is not to dismiss online content wholesale but to help clients become more critical and more confident consumers of it. Trustworthy creators communicate…
As machine-learning and AI–driven predictive models become increasingly prevalent in athlete monitoring, injury-risk assessment, and the optimization of human performance, there is an urgent need for guidelines to ensure their transparent development, supervised implementation, and…
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…
Sports nutrition constantly produces novel—or recycled—ideas that promise performance or health advantages. Social media influencers and aggressive marketers, however, blur the line between evidence and hype. In this fast-paced Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES) 10…
Recovery nutrition is often surrounded by hype but does the science support what’s trending on social media and in marketing? This session breaks down the evidence on protein, carbohydrates, and hydration for recovery, separating fact from fiction for both high-performance athletes and everyday…
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…
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).
Participants in focus groups share what kind of fitness-related content they like seeing on social media, as well as types of content they would like to see. Exercise professionals can keep the ten suggestions highlighted in this course in mind when creating and sharing their expertise on social…
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Learn about the process of individualized exercise consultations for multiple clinical populations – what is involved in an exercise consultation, why it is important, who it can help, and how it can be billed through insurance.
Having to rely on dozens of new leads a month to sustain your business is extremely difficult and takes time away from other aspects of the business. Allow your clients to help you build your brand by focusing on client retention and getting solid leads and referrals from your clients. Build…
Explore the key principles of profitability in the fitness industry, uncovering actionable insights and real-world examples that will empower you to maximize revenue streams and drive sustainable growth. From innovative marketing techniques to effective financial management, this session equips…
This session will explore the disconnect between the known benefits of exercise for disease prevention and the priorities of healthcare networks and payers. Attendees will learn how to make a compelling business case for exercise interventions, design effective programs, and navigate complex…
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…
A wide use of social media and virtual communication platforms enable people to interact with each other. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are actively being used by social media content creators and influencers. Content creators and influencers in the fitness and wellness space…
This self-study course will focus on the No. 1 responsibility of all fitness managers: ensuring the safety of their members and program participants. Injuries occurring in fitness facilities and programs often lead to a variety of lengthy, time-consuming and costly negligence lawsuits, creating…
Despite meeting the required technical standards, clinical exercise physiologists (CEPs) have yet to be identified as qualified health professionals (QHPs). Lack of QHP status for CEPs has resulted in limited coverage of services by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) leaving CEPs…
This article explains the difference, yet somewhat symbiotic relationship, between accreditation, certification, and licensure with examples specific to the exercise science profession. The future of accreditation for exercise science programs is addressed, and readers were given suggestions for…
This series of courses introduces you to successful professionals from a variety of exercise professions. Hear them describe how they’ve contributed to the exercise community, why they are considered successful, what actions they took to achieve success, and the advice they have for anyone…
In recent years, the exercise profession has been actively pursuing recognition as allied health professionals through the establishment of job-specific standards for programmatic accreditation, providing professional certification and credentialing, creating a professional registry (United…