Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
ACE CEO to Be Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame
Posted: July 8, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, Chief Executive Officer of ACE, will be inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in August 2026. This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. Bryant’s decades of contributions to the health and fitness industry, as well as his leadership in advancing evidence-based practice, professional standards and inclusive health initiatives. Read More...
ACE Announces Dr. Antonio S. Williams as Board Chair and Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors
Posted: July 1, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Dr. Antonio S. Williams has assumed the role of Chair of its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. ACE also announced the appointment of Jaclyn Byrer, MA, MA, and Ingrid Knight-Cohee, MSc, to its Board of Directors. Together, these leaders bring expertise in brand strategy, consumer engagement, healthy aging and cross-sector collaboration that will help advance the ACE mission of getting people moving and improving public health. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Southern California and Nationwide
Posted: May 6, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to share that it has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in both Southern California and the Nation, and a 2026 winner of the Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness. These honors recognize organizations with exemplary human resource practices and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and workplace excellence. Read More...
ACE Sponsored Study Explores Hot- and Cold-Water Immersion as Simple, At-Home Recovery Strategies
Posted: May 1, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces new ACE-sponsored research, conducted by the Applied Exercise Science and Performance at Western Colorado University, examining the effectiveness of hot- and cold-water immersion as post-exercise recovery strategies. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Southern California and Nationwide
Posted: April 28, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to share that it has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in both Southern California and the Nation, and a 2026 winner of the Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness. These honors recognize organizations with exemplary human resource practices and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and workplace excellence. Read More...
ACE Announces 2026 Certification Advisory Board Members
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Certification Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB provides strategic guidance to ACE’s Credentialing Department in its ongoing commitment to delivering rigorous, high-quality certification and credentialing programs for health and exercise professionals worldwide. 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...
ACE Welcomes Nathen McEown, CPA, to its Board of Directors
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Nathen McEown, a respected leader in finance and public accounting, has joined its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2026. McEown’s expertise will help guide the ACE mission and strategic direction for the next three years. Read More...
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...
