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ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist
BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS
$540
Member $324
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Exercise-based Fitness Competitions: The Allure for Participants and Guidance from Certified Exercise Professionals
Exercise-based fitness competitions are highly alluring for many people. There are clear benefits that arise from preparing for and completing fitness events. Exercise professionals can play a critical role in ensuring proper preparation occurs throughout the training process by aiding in goal…
$30
Member $18
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A Nutritionist's View CEC Course Bundle 5
Explore the science behind nutrition, supplementation, and exercise performance in this evidence-based course designed for health and fitness professionals. Examine how caffeine, choline and betaine, glycemic index, energy availability, cinnamon, and urolithin A may influence athletic…
$180
Member $108
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Safe and Effective Exercise for Patients and Clients with Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted cluster of abdominal obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease that collectively drives cardiovascular risk. Effective management necessitates an integrated approach: nutrition and pharmacotherapy…
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause: Empowering Women's Health with Medical Fitness
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Anti-Obesity Medications: Are Diet & Lifestyle Still Relevant?
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Equations in Context: Estimating and Interpreting Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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…
$30
Member $18
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microRNA-1: A Master Regulator of Metabolism Governing Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
Discover the emerging role of microRNA-1 (miR-1) as a key regulator of skeletal muscle growth and metabolism. This course explores the latest research demonstrating how exercise- and overload-induced reductions in miR-1 drive metabolic reprogramming that supports muscle hypertrophy. Participants…
$30
Member $18
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Seeking the Mechanism for Reversal of Enhanced Insulin Sensitivity after Acute Exercise
Discover the latest science behind exercise, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity in this cutting-edge course. Learn how a single bout of exercise can dramatically enhance the body's ability to regulate blood glucose and improve insulin action, delivering immediate benefits for metabolic health.…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Stimulating Performance: Brain Modulation and Cognition in Female Ultramarathon Runners
Ultra-endurance sports place extreme demands not only on the body but also on the brain. Understanding how cognitive function responds under prolonged stress, and whether targeted brain stimulation can support mental performance, opens new frontiers in sports science. High-definition…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria in Aging Humans: New Ideas About an Ancient Organelle
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…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Novel Insights into the Determinants of Endurance Exercise Performance
Recent research contributions have shed new light on the determinants of endurance exercise performance. New understandings related to both the cardiovascular and muscle metabolic determinants of oxygen supply and utilisation is considered, alongside emerging evidence concerning the importance…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Environmental Challenges at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: An Evidence-informed Framework to Optimize Player Health and Performance
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC) in the USA, Mexico and Canada (across 16 host cities) will expose players to diverse environmental challenges, including: (i) extreme heat; (ii) altitude; (iii) air pollution, seasonal allergens, and airborne illnesses; and (iv) travel. Alone or in combination,…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Body Composition and Exercise Physiology Across the Life Span
Body composition has been a focus within the field of exercise physiology and energy metabolism for some time. The challenges of understanding how body composition influences health and performance have led to a variety of strategies, some misinformed. Furthermore, the conflation of body…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES) 10 Questions 10 Experts: Myth Busting in Sports Nutrition
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…
$60
Member $36
WebinarON DEMAND
Physical Activity and Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric obesity, a multifactorial chronic condition that has many detrimental effects on a child's health, has increased in prevalence dramatically over the past 40-50 years. This "From Around the Field" webinar course explores how physical activity can be leveraged to prevent and treat…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Menstrual Cycle Training: Science, Strategy, or Social Media Hype?
What do we really know about menstrual cycle training, is it social media hype or science? As more programs and influencers promote “cycle syncing” for performance, strength, and recovery, it’s essential for exercise professionals to understand what the research actually supports. This session…
$45
Member $27
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Preparing to Train Tactical Athletes: Best Practices for Fitness Professionals
Tactical athletes including military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and other public safety professionals have unique physical demands and training requirements. This session provides an overview of the science behind their performance needs and explores how fitness professionals can…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Protein Sources: Essential Considerations for Effective Dietary Recommendations for Health and Exercise
Considering the complexity of this topic—biological, economic, environmental factors, regional food consumption, religious/spiritual, sociocultural aspects, etc.—it is challenging to cover protein needs and strike the perfect balance between animal and plant sources at individual and population…
$30
Member $18
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Exercise Snacks: A Movement Strategy for Contemporary Lifestyles
For individuals managing busy schedules, exercise snacks provide an effective and time-efficient strategy to begin and/or increase physical activity without the demands of lengthy gym sessions. These brief physical activity breaks require little to no equipment, making them accessible in a wide…
$30
Member $18
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Curb Your Appetite, Not Your Enthusiasm: Exercise and Appetite Regulation
With rising obesity rates and continued decreases in physical activity, our society is faced with increasing burdens on the healthcare system. The "eat less, move more" advice given by many practitioners over the years is not addressing this issue. With so many factors at play, a new strategy…
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Exercise: A Key Component for Success when Preparing for and Recovering from Liver Transplant
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Creating High-Quality and Effective Cancer Rehabilitation Programs: Lessons from a Decade of Success
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
$30
Member $18
WebinarON DEMAND
Industry Presented Webinar - GSSI Labs App: Real-World Research and Insights
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
$30
Member $18