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ACE Study Examines Effects Of Boks Before-School Physical Activity Program
Posted: October 22, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Today, approximately one in three elementary school students in the United States is classified as overweight or obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Moreover, about 50% do not meet the recommended 60 minutes of large muscle movement most days of the week and only 4% of American schools provide daily physical education. ACE enlisted the aid of Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., Director of Exercise Science at Quincy College in Quincy, MA and a noted youth fitness expert, to conduct a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a free before-school physical activity program called Build Our Kids’ Success (BOKS), which was designed to combat physical inactivity among youth. Read More...
ACE Applauds Focus On ‘Clinic To The Community’ Approach To Reducing Obesity
Posted: October 1, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) issued the following statement in response to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America 2015 report, released last week by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The annual report is one of the most widely read and referenced documents on the current state of the obesity epidemic in the United States. Read More...
Fitness Industry Trends Around the Globe Examined
Posted: September 16, 2015 in Suppliers
BOSTON, MA and SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and ClubIntel released the inaugural International Fitness Industry Trend Report, “What’s All the Rage?” This study explores the offerings of fitness professionals and gym operators around the world and quantifies the data to reflect growth in trends over the past two years. Read More...
ACE Survey Examines Impact Of Wearable Activity Devices On The Fitness Industry
Posted: September 3, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Whether they are counting calories, tracking steps or monitoring sleep patterns, many consumers find measuring their progress and milestones an important part of their health and fitness routine. It’s no wonder wearable devices are becoming ubiquitous, both inside and outside the gym. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, estimated revenues from fitness and activity tracking devices, which include fitness activity bands, smartwatches and smart eyewear, will reach $5.1 billion in 2015. Read More...
ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification Prepares Professionals To Serve As The Link Between Clinic And Community
Posted: August 20, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - To better prepare health and fitness professionals to be a critical link between the clinic and the community, and to best serve the patients and clients of today’s healthcare landscape, the nonprofit American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched the ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification. Read More...
ACE Certified Pro Mike Robinson Named Idea Personal Trainer of the Year
Posted: August 7, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - At this year’s IDEA World Fitness Convention, Mike Z. Robinson, a long-time ACE Certified Personal Trainer, was recognized as the 2015 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year. This marks the seventh time since the program’s inception that an ACE professional has been honored with this coveted industry accolade. The award is presented to a personal trainer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, business management, motivational and instructional skills, and has inspired his or her clients to achieve greater personal growth and a higher level of success. Read More...
ACE Named As A 2015 Healthiest Company To Work For In San Diego
Posted: July 30, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - As a long-time promoter of health and fitness, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) empowers people to live their most fit lives. Coinciding with its 30th anniversary and reinforced commitment to ending the nation’s obesity epidemic, ACE has been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as San Diego’s Healthiest Company to Work For in 2015 in the healthcare, insurance and wellness service provider category. The award spotlights ACE’s notable efforts around its employee health and wellness program, ACE Wellness @ Work. Read More...
ACE Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Reinforces Commitment To Ending Obesity Epidemic
Posted: June 24, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), which educates, certifies and represents fitness professionals, health coaches and wellness experts, reinforces its commitment to ending the nation’s growing obesity epidemic by 2035. ACE says access to well-qualified health and fitness professionals is more important than ever, which is why its steadfast mission aims to evolve the systems and environments that shape the nation’s response to physical inactivity and preventable lifestyle diseases. Read More...
New Study Evaluates Whether Pedaling Backward Boosts Cycling Performance
Posted: May 25, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Pedaling backward on a stationary bike has been used as a means to potentially boost cycling performance and change the way leg muscles are stimulated. Unfortunately, little research has been conducted on the effectiveness of this training approach. This prompted the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to commission an independent study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, to evaluate if pedaling in reverse provides benefits beyond, or in addition to, those seen with cycling forward on a Cascade recumbent bike. Read More...
New Partnership Provides Fitness Professionals With Foundation to Lead Senior Adults in Safe and Effective Exercise
Posted: May 12, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - With nearly 50 million Americans currently over the age of 65, and with that number projected to reach 83 million by 2050, there is a rapidly growing need for education to help fitness professionals safely and effectively serve the senior adult population in physical activity. To meet this need, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) teamed with EnhanceFitness, a licensed program of Senior Services, to provide its instructors with foundational knowledge to lead senior adults in safe and effective group exercise classes, helping them live active and healthier lifestyles longer. Read More...
Kerri O’Brien Joins ACE as Executive Vice President of Product and Business Development
Posted: May 7, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced the appointment of Kerri O’Brien, a tenured business leader in the health and fitness industry, as the executive vice president of product and business development. In her role, O’Brien will lead the strategy, design, and development of certification materials, professional education, online education methodologies and eLearning platforms, to drive the nonprofit’s strategic growth and mission to eradicate the obesity epidemic by 2035. Read More...
