Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ACSM-approved Legislation Promotes Walking, Bicycling as Healthier Transportation Alternatives
Posted: January 26, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces it has added its signature to a letter in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, the act promotes active transportation, like walking and bicycling, which ACSM recognizes as healthier ways to get to a destination. Read More...
Updated ACSM Certification Guidebook Now Available for ACSM-certified Professionals
Posted: January 7, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM-certified professionals can now access an updated guidebook on the policies and procedures for the maintenance of their certification. The ACSM Certification Guidebook outlines details and addresses frequently asked questions regarding the recertification process, expired certifications, continuing education opportunities and provides additional resources. Read More...
Wearable Tech Named Top Fitness Trend for 2022
Posted: December 30, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Exercise does a body good. So does sleep. Research indicates that physical activity and sleep contribute to a healthy immune system, which is critical in the ongoing battle with COVID-19. With more people turning to their smartwatch or fitness tracker to monitor exercise and sleep quality, it’s not surprising that more than 4,500 health and fitness pros surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) identified wearable tech as the new top trend in fitness for 2022. ACSM released the survey results in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2022,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Read More...
Significant Changes to ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Posted: September 16, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM's flagship publication, ACSM's Guideline's for Exercise Testing and Prescription, has been a key educational and practical resource for fitness professionals and students since it's original publication. With the publication of each new edition, the information is updated to reflect the most current scientifically based standards in exercise. To help guide the reader to the most significant updates in the latest, 11th edition, ACSM provides the following documents... Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine Statement on Mental Health Challenges for Athletes
Posted: August 9, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognizes the importance of developing the whole athlete. To achieve peak performance, it is important to be equally attentive to both physical and mental health. Approximately one-in-five adults live with a mental health condition during their lifetime. While physical activity is excellent for brain health, sports participation is not entirely protective against mental health challenges. Read More...
Senate Passes ACSM-Supported Bill Promoting Physical Activity
Posted: August 2, 2021 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The advocacy efforts of ACSM continued to pay dividends on Friday, as the United States Senate passed S. 1301, the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act. Senators Sherrod Brown, Roger Wicker and Shelley Moore Capito introduced the legislation, which would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prepare and promote physical activity recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence at least every 10 years. Federal guidelines were first issued in 2008 and no regular administrative process exists for subsequent revisions. Read More...
Arlington, Virginia Named “Fittest City” in 2021 American Fitness Index Ranking of Top 100
Posted: July 13, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc. The ACSM / Anthem Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators. Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine Releases Official Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted: July 6, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is committed to diversity; we value and seek diverse and inclusive participation within the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. The college promotes expanded diversity in membership, involvement and access to leadership. Diversity within ACSM creates a working and learning atmosphere that encourages varied perspectives and an open exchange of ideas. Read More...
ACSM Publications Committee Announces 2020 Paper of the Year Selections
Posted: June 5, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The ACSM Publications Committee established an annual Paper of the Year Award in 2020 for each of ACSM’s journals to recognize the demonstrated excellence in scientific and scholarly articles published during the previous year. ACSM congratulates the 2020 Paper of the Year Award winners: Read More...
Parkinson’s Foundation and American College of Sports Medicine Announce Exercise Recommendations for Parkinson’s Disease
Posted: May 25, 2021 in Other News, Suppliers
MIAMI, FL and NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Parkinson's Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have announced new exercise recommendations to provide safe and effective guidance on physical activity to people with Parkinson's and to certified exercise professionals working with them. Read More...
