Suspension Training Specialist Certificate Course
Presented by ACSM in partnership with the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF).
Build expertise, prepare for your exam and earn continuing education credits with online learning.
27 of 588 courses · National members receive member rates. Prices from the ACSM PathLMS catalog.
Presented by ACSM in partnership with the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF).
Autism is one of the most visible and widely discussed human conditions, with 1 in 36 children now diagnosed, according to the CDC . Physical activity provides a wide range of benefits to those with autism, including significant gains in social and communication skills in addition to other…
Exercise & Pregnancy--Evidence-Based Guidance from Bump to Postpartum!
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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).
How do you coach with confidence whether it’s one client, a small group, or a full class? This session explores the science and strategy behind effective group training and how these skills enhance both personal training and group exercise instruction. Participants will learn what makes small…
Why does sustained behavior change remain one of the most persistent challenges in fitness and health coaching? This session takes behavior change theory off the page and into the gym, studio, and coaching session. While brief reminders of foundational theories will be covered, this session’s…
The 2026 Health & Fitness Summit offers a unique blend of offerings to equip exercise professionals with the skills needed to advance their careers, improve client outcomes, and expand their impact across fitness, healthcare, and community settings. Emphasizing the integration of evidence-based…
High intensity interval training (HIIT), a training method involving short bursts of intense exercise alternating with lower-intensity exercise or rest, is an effective and efficient way to deliver significant fitness benefits in a short timespan. As a highly adaptable and variable training…
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
This course unveils transformative strategies for group training coaches and fitness managers to elevate their programs. This session focuses on crafting engaging, high-energy group sessions that captivate and inspire community spirit. Learn to expertly manage session logistics from space…
Cognitive impairment affects people of all ages, from children with Down syndrome to older adults with dementia, and maximizing engagement with exercise can be challenging due to difficulties with comprehension and attention. Our team, with over 75 years of experience working with people with…
Rapid advances in health technology offer great potential for accelerating the integration of exercise into healthcare, but what do qualified exercise professionals need to know, and how could they implement these technologies into their practice? This article highlights the challenges that new…
Developing a good workout plan takes time, so why not make it one that you can use again and again, with just a few simple tweaks? This course will provide you with a step-by-step approach to developing science-backed exercise routines that you can then remix with ease.
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…
Core stability is clearly a buzzword in the fitness industry nowadays. Exercises such as planking, crunches, Russian twist, and loaded carries are widely incorporated into rehabilitation, sports performance, and fitness programs to preventing injuries and improving function, health, and…
Incorporating play and games into your group fitness classes can add excitement and fun, as well as foster a positive perception of exercise with all ages and fitness levels! Learn how to effectively manage and organize groups, small and large, in order to add fitness focused play into your…
This course will discuss the latest research regarding barriers to fitness for individuals with special needs and describe a community-based program designed to address those barriers.
As a result of rising health care costs, the quest for worker productivity, and stiff competition for employee talent, an increasing number of companies offer employee health promotion programs. Yet many organizations have struggled with engaging their workforce in programs designed to improve…
The purpose of the workshop is to stress the importance of precise coaching and exercise selection in order to deliver effective and safe workouts.
Fitness classes should be engaging and enjoyable! We recommend that fitness instructors are informed on the technique of mental imagery during exercise. The use of imagination may transform exercise sessions into a unique experiential activity that the exercisers will not want to lose! Learn…
Bingocize® is an evidence-based health promotion program that strategically combines exercise, health education, and the game of bingo. Investigations funded by the National institute on Aging and the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid have shown the program is capable of improving functional…