Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Monday, April 6th, 2026
ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines; First Update in 17 Years
Posted: March 18, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new Position Stand summarizing resistance training recommendations for healthy adults, the first major update since 2009. Read More...
ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald, MSN, BS, RN, CV-BC, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, as the 2026 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional who has made exceptional contributions to advancing the health, wellbeing and quality of life of individuals and communities through exercise science and clinical practice. Read More...
ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN and SAN DIEGO, CA - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces a landmark partnership to present the 2027 ACSM & ACE Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago. Together, they are creating what promises to be one of the most impactful educational experiences in the industry. Read More...
ACSM Members to Support Athletes at 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Posted: January 26, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proudly recognizes and thanks its members who have been selected to serve on medical staffs supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina. These appointments represent a significant professional achievement and underscore the trusted expertise of ACSM members at the highest level of sport. Read More...
ACSM Celebrates Major Victory: Medicare to Pay for Physical Activity Assessments; Paves Way for Exercise Referrals
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces that, beginning January 1, 2026, coverage will be provided for physical activity assessments in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. Clinicians can now bill for a five- to 15-minute standardized assessment of physical activity and nutrition, reimbursed at $20.00 – $25.00 every six months. This service can be included in evaluation and management, behavioral health and annual wellness visits. Read More...
The Future of Fitness: ACSM Announces Top Trends for 2026
Posted: October 22, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - For the 20th year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published its annual Worldwide Fitness Trends forecast, and the number one trend for 2026 is Wearable Technology. The report, based on a survey of 2,000 clinicians, researchers and exercise professionals in the fitness industry, was published in the November/December issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Read More...
ACSM, AMSSM Foundation Announce ‘Breaking Barriers’ Research Grant
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Research Committee and The AMSSM Foundation announces the launch of the Breaking Barriers Research Grant, a new funding opportunity aimed at advancing health and well-being for traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. Read More...
ACSM Health & Fitness Summit Moves Online for 2026
Posted: September 16, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - After years of welcoming the health and fitness community in person, ACSM will present the 2026 Health & Fitness Summit in an online, on-demand format. This decision was made following thorough consultation with key stakeholders, including certified professionals, the ACSM Employer Advisory Board, regional chapter leaders and ACSM leadership. Read More...
ACSM and ACE Announce Education Partnership to Benefit Industry
Posted: September 9, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN and SAN DIEGO, CA - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) have announced a new collaborative partnership that will strengthen the health and fitness industry. Through this two-year agreement, the organizations will jointly offer high-quality, evidence-based education for health and fitness professionals worldwide. Read More...
ACSM, NCSF Partner to Expand Educational Access for Exercise Professionals
Posted: August 18, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) announce a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality education for exercise professionals. Through this collaboration, ACSM will begin offering NCSF-developed continuing education programs to its certified professionals that will expand their learning and career advancement opportunities. Read More...
ACSM Announces Nation’s Fittest Cities: Food Insecurity, Wildfires and Pickleball Emerge as Factors
Posted: July 22, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Despite a significant increase in Americans’ aerobic and strength activity, external factors like smoke-filled air and the lapse of a COVID-era food program may be making us less fit overall. Those are the primary conclusions from the 18th annual ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health, which annually tracks how well the 100 largest U.S. cities support healthy, active lifestyles. Read More...
ACSM Signs 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance
Posted: July 9, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM joined other members of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity in signing the 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance. The ceremony was held during the International Sport & Exercise Medicine Summit in Hamburg, Germany. The Declaration brings together a powerful coalition of sports medicine, public health, academic, athlete-representation and policy organizations in a shared commitment to safeguard health, promote inclusivity and support sustainable human performance across all levels of sport and physical activity. Read More...
Status and Process Update on ACSM Discontinued Certification Programs
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Over the past few years, the CCRB Executive Council (CCRB EC) initiated a comprehensive review of ACSM’s certification programs to ensure alignment with current professional standards and best practices in credentialing. As a result, the CCRB EC formally discontinued its specialty certifications and transitioned them into educational certificate programs. The programs affected by this decision include... Read More...
ACSM Unveils Enhanced Cancer Exercise Program Directory
Posted: April 23, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Millions of individuals living with and beyond cancer can now find accessible, customized exercise programs to aid in their recovery and rehabilitation. ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Program has announced an expanded Exercise Program Directory that is now available to cancer survivors, caregivers, oncology clinicians and exercise professionals. Read More...
Congressional Leaders Reintroduce ACSM-Supported Physical Activity Bill
Posted: March 26, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine applauds the reintroduction of the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act that would encourage physical activity and incentivize healthier living. The bill would allow Americans to use a portion of the money saved in their pre-tax health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) toward qualified sports and fitness purchases, such as gym memberships, fitness equipment and youth sports league fees. Read More...
