Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ACSM Announces Name Change for Exercise Physiologist Certifications
Posted: February 4, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced today that the names of two ACSM exercise professional certifications will be revised to better represent the scope of practice and expertise of the exercise professionals holding these titles. The new titles, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, will replace ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist, respectively. Read More...
Is Your City Getting Fit? New ACSM Research Has The Answer
Posted: December 9, 2014 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - For the last seven years, the American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index® (AFI) program, with support from the Anthem Foundation, has published an annual data report highlighting key health and fitness measures for the country’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. The AFI data report gives communities an opportunity to gauge and improve their residents’ health, provide awareness and education to community leaders and inspire community action and advocacy based on scientific evidence. Today, the AFI program is releasing a groundbreaking trend report recapping five-year summary data for each city. Read More...
