Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
ACE Announces its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel
Posted: February 4, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). SAP members serve as key advisors to ACE on emerging and trending health and exercise topics based on their research or current practice in the field. They also play a key role in helping ACE share evidence-based information with health and exercise professionals and the public. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 29, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced a two-year extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. The continued collaboration focuses on promoting educational materials that prepare exercise professionals with education and tools to support the design and delivery of safe, effective physical activity programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Read More...
ACE and Inspire360 Join Forces to Shape the Next Generation of Health Club Education
Posted: January 21, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a leading nonprofit education and certification organization in the fitness industry, and Inspire360, the education technology that powers the world’s top fitness companies and health clubs announce a strategic partnership. Inspire360 has selected ACE as the exclusive beginner-level qualification and certification partner of Inspire360 Club, the new club education platform recently launched by Inspire360. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 6, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced the extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. Read More...
ACE and The Online Sleep Coach Launch Course to Help Health and Exercise Professionals Address Sleep and Recovery
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Nick Lambe, The Online Sleep Coach, announce the launch of the Sleep & Recovery Coach Course, a new educational program designed to equip health and exercise professionals improve client outcomes by integrating sleep and recovery science into their coaching practices. Read More...
ACE Welcomes Betty Su and Amber Trivedi to its Board of Directors
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Betty Su, a seasoned brand and marketing executive, and Amber Trivedi, an innovative entrepreneur and expert in AI-driven career development, have joined its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2025. Their combined expertise will help guide the organization’s mission and strategic direction during a period of growth and transformation. Read More...
ACE, Special Olympics International and Move to Live More Share Outcomes of Inclusive Physical Activity Leader Course
Posted: November 5, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), Special Olympics International and Move to Live More share early outcomes from the Community Physical Activity Leader (CPAL) course, a free, accessible educational resource designed to equip people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to lead inclusive physical activity in their communities. Read More...
Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialist Program Supports Brain Health Through Movement
Posted: November 3, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the release of the Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialist Program, a new educational offering designed to empower health and exercise professionals to support individuals interested in maximizing cognitive fitness and preventing cognitive decline as well as those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia through safe, effective physical activity programming. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Contributes to Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness Initiative
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its support of Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness initiative expanding opportunities for students and professionals at the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. The project is designed to open doors for those interested in fitness-related fields and to strengthen community through greater access to education and resources. Read More...
ACE Announces New Certification Advisory Board
Posted: September 16, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces establishment of its Certification Advisory Board, which will provide strategic guidance to ACE’s Credentialing Department in its ongoing effort to deliver high-quality certification programs to health and exercise professionals worldwide. 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...
From Legwarmers to Virtual Fitness, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Celebrates 40 Years of Getting People Moving
Posted: August 7, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - From neon-colored leotards and dance workout videotapes to fitness apps and virtual coaching, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) celebrates 40 years of championing physical activity and expanding access to health and fitness opportunities worldwide. Since its inception in 1985, ACE has grown from setting safety standards for aerobic dance instructors to becoming a global leader in health and fitness education and certification, with over 90,000 ACE-certified professionals living and working in more than 110+ countries. Read More...
Amanda Cass Named President & COO of the American Council on Exercise
Posted: July 29, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the promotion of Amanda Cass, SHPR, to the role of President & Chief Operating Officer. This leadership transition marks a significant milestone as ACE celebrates its 40th anniversary, underscoring the organization’s commitment to shaping the next several decades of influence and impact in the health and fitness industry. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Named a Winner of Best and Brightest Companies In Wellness in the Nation
Posted: June 24, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been named a 2025 Winner of the Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness in the Nation, a prestigious honor recognizing organizations committed to advancing health awareness and proactive wellness strategies in the workplace. Read More...
ACE Welcomes Pam Watts to its Board of Directors
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the appointment of Pam Watts, CAE, to its Board of Directors. As the Executive Director of NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, Watts brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in the health and fitness industry. Read More...
