American Council on Exercise

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) proudly announces the launch of its latest offering, the updated ACE Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) certification study program, which includes the all-new textbook, "The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Group Fitness Instruction."

In a new study, researchers investigated how junk food affects sleep. Learn what the results showed about how consuming a healthier vs unhealthier diet impacts sleep quality and how you can use this information to help your clients understand how lifestyle habits are interconnected.

"When considering your options for compact treadmills, there are a lot to choose from," says Chris Gagliardi, the scientific education content manager for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and an ACE-certified health coach and personal trainer in San Diego.

Award recipients are exercise professionals and health coaches making a difference in their communities.

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently adopted a new policy encouraging physicians not to rely on body mass index (BMI) as the sole means of assessing an individual’s weight status.

The new partnership provides health and fitness professionals a website-building platform as part of the expanding career support tools offered by ACE.

On August 21, 2023, a new Exam Content Outline for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification exam will go live.

A 3-Year Study Reveals Effectiveness of the ACE Integrated Fitness Training® Model.

A new study analyzing data on more than 20,000 U.S. adults links a healthier diet and greater levels of physical activity to weight loss that reduces heart disease risk. No big surprise, right? Read on to learn what researchers found was linked to minimal weight loss, weight maintenance or weight gain.

Juneteenth, which is celebrated annually on June 19, commemorates the true emancipation of slaves in America. However, its meaning has grown over time to encompass not only freedom, but also justice and equity in terms of opportunity and access.  

June is Pride Month, and ACE celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and its fight for equal rights. Continue reading to learn more about how fit pros can create welcoming and empowering environments.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently collaborated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) to co-sponsor an evidence-based guideline and systematic review of the impact of nutrition and physical-activity interventions. AND is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals and is dedicated to accelerating improvements in global health and well-being through food and nutrition. 

Recently, we introduced the ACE Price Promise—a commitment to providing consistent pricing and exceptional value for your investment in yourself and your career.

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS).  This type of statement often causes concern or confusion for clients and class participants and leaves health coaches and exercise professionals answering tough questions. It’s important to be prepared for these conversations and have access to the information and resources you need to respond appropriately.

With ongoing uncertainty and fears about the future, many of your clients may be feeling more anxious these days. Fortunately, relief may be close at hand. A new study found that both low-and moderate/high-intensity exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic.

A new study suggests that orienteering, a sport that combines running with map reading, may help boost brain power and fight cognitive decline.

In the upcoming full-day ACE Health and Fitness Summit: Coaching and Training Women, happening on May 19th, attendees will get the pleasure of learning from Mychele Sims, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, who'll be debunking outdated fitness myths.

Expertly reviewed by Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., ACE Senior Director of Science and Research.

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, says Cabral is the amount of calories you burn long after your workout is over, and HIIT is the most effective workout for stimulating EPOC, according to the American Council on Exercise.

Long COVID is affecting up to 30 per cent of people who contract the virus. How can you support members suffering from this condition? Kath Hudson speaks to ACE’s Dr Cedric Bryant about his experience.

“Any type of activity is better than nothing,” says certified personal trainer Anthony Wall, senior director of global business development at the American Council on Exercise in San Diego.

You’re best off following professionals who have formally trained in the field you are interested in, said Cedric Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise.

Slipping into ice baths post-workout isn't just an athletic rite of passage. As noted, it can alleviate muscle soreness and stiffness, and get you ready for your next bout, according to research from the American Council on Exercise.

The American Council on Exercise recommends drinking 17-20 ounces of water 2-3 hours before exercising, 7-10 ounces every 10-20 minutes during exercise, and 16-24 ounces for every pound of body weight lost after exercise.

In many cases — particularly if you’re going to work for a gym — you’ll need to be certified through an organization like the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to be a personal trainer.

Expert reviewed by Sabrena Jo., Ph. D., ACE Senior Director of Science and Research

“The volunteers came from underserved communities, and they looked like people in those communities, and so they had a heart for it because they understood the urgency,” he says. Ten women showed up for the first session and learned to teach a class Martin developed with the American Council on Exercise. It requires no equipment and mixes calisthenics and core moves.

Course to provide tips and tricks for delivering memorable presentations that resonate with audiences. American Council on Exercise partners with IDEA Fitness & Health Association (IDEA) and Artitudes Design Agency.

According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), one of the most common mistakes with lateral lunges is stepping out too wide.

It’s natural for one side of your body to be a bit stronger than the other, but significant disparities can lead to movement compensations and increase your risk of injury, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

What's more, a study on Bikram yoga by the American Council on Exercise found that hot yoga participants experienced both an elevated heart rate and an elevated core body temperature.

According to a study from the American Council on Exercise, the triangle press up is the exercise that most activated the triceps.

It's estimated by many, including the American Council on Exercise, that running one mile burns roughly 100 calories.

The one big difference between low-intensity and high-intensity training, however, is that you will need to do low-intensity exercises for longer periods to get the same results (per the American Council on Exercise).

Like most people, your weekdays are busy. Between your job, family, and workout schedule, you are probably exhausted by the time the weekend rolls around.

You know that prolonged sitting—a staple of modern-day life—is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. But exactly how often do we need to get up from our chairs? And for how long? A new study may just have the answers to those questions.

Ultimate Frisbee requires the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer, coupled with the throwing and catching skills of football, but does it provide enough of a challenge to improve and maintain cardiorespiratory fitness? Read on to find out and discover the fun and efficient workout we created to help you and your clients get ready to play this high-energy sport.

Unilateral movements help you train both sides of your body equally because you're isolating each side and putting the same load or stress on the muscles, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

World Active seeks to unite the global health, fitness, and physical activity sector.

The days of strength training being a pursuit of body builders and gym rats has passed. Strength training has been linked with benefits from healthier bones to stronger muscles to a better mood and longer lifespan.