Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ACE Study Evaluates Health Benefits of Ultimate Frisbee
Posted: May 19, 2016 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Since its invention by a group of high school students in the 1960s, Ultimate (known by many as “Ultimate Frisbee”) has grown into a college staple and an internationally competitive sport. But, does it offer a good workout? To find out, American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned an independent study by researchers at Western State Colorado University to evaluate the health benefits of ultimate. Read More...
Industry Giants Announce Unprecedented Marriage Between Health Care and Fitness; Potential Impact for Millions
Posted: February 23, 2016 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - To jointly address the rapid progression of chronic diseases and skyrocketing health care costs, Exercise is Medicine (EIM), a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), along with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) announced a new collaboration called the Exercise is Medicine Solution. Read More...
ACE Study Evaluates Effectiveness Of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) For Fitness Newcomers
Posted: January 28, 2016 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - High-intensity interval training (HIIT), intense interval exercise with short rest periods, has taken the fitness world by storm with its purported ability to produce significant results with much shorter workouts. Could a minutes-long HIIT workout help time-strapped, sedentary Americans improve their health? The American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned an independent study from researchers at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse to compare the physiologic responses of two HIIT workouts (Tabata and a less intense interval training workout) with steady-state cardio exercise in previously inactive young adults. Read More...
ACE Study Evaluates Health Benefits of Aerial Yoga
Posted: January 6, 2016 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Aerial Yoga, one of the latest evolutions of yoga practice, involves the use of circus hammocks to lift participants off the floor and enable them to achieve traditional yoga poses and align the body midair. But, does it offer a good workout? The American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned an independent study from researchers at Western State Colorado University to evaluate the health effects of both a single Aerial Yoga session and a six-week Aerial Yoga intervention. Read More...
ACE Scholarships Awarded To Over 1,000 Veterans To Help With Transition To New Careers In Fitness After Military Service
Posted: November 5, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Every year, thousands of military men and women are faced with the battle of finding a new career when their active duty service in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard comes to an end. More than two thirds of U.S. veterans consider finding a job the greatest challenge in transitioning from military to civilian life, and difficulties are largely attributed to unemployment and health challenges, according to Prudential’s research on veteran’s employment challenges. Read More...
ACE Hosts Congressional Roundtable On Role Of Physical Activity In Policy
Posted: October 27, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the role of physical activity in policy. San Diego Congressional Representatives Scott Peters and Susan Davis joined key individuals from the fitness industry as well as academia, non-profits, private business, local community coalitions and medical groups for a thoughtful discussion on the types of policy changes that could help address the physical inactivity epidemic in this country. Read More...
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...
