Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Lakeshore Foundation Partner to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: August 7, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lakeshore Foundation, a recognized leader in promoting healthy, active lifestyles for individuals with physical disabilities. Under this MOU, ACE and the Lakeshore Foundation will collaborate to develop and disseminate educational content and resources that focus on inclusive fitness. Read More...
New Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise Details Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on American Adults
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has released a joint position paper stating that nutrition and physical activity interventions delivered by qualified nutrition and exercise practitioners can decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve lifestyle behaviors among adults. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Announces John Lally as Newly Appointed Chair of its Board of Directors
Posted: July 16, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the appointment of John Lally as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Lally, who currently serves as the Executive Director and Head of Global Commercial Technology at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking vision for the future of health and fitness. Read More...
Cedric X. Bryant Reveals His Focus for American Council on Exercise as He Steps into CEO Role on July 1
Posted: July 1, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - With more than three decades in the health and fitness industry, Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, assumes his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE). His focus will include science-backed education to support health and exercise professionals, utilizing emerging fitness technology, championing inclusivity and diversity, and sharing quality information to help all people develop long-term healthy habits and keep people moving. Read More...
Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM Appointed as New CEO of American Council on Exercise
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and its Board of Directors announces that longtime health and fitness executive Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, has been named the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 1. Bryant succeeds Scott Goudeseune who led ACE as its CEO for more than 15 years during which time ACE grew significantly, expanding its influence and impact in the global health and fitness community. Read More...
New Health Coach Education Aimed at Getting More People Physically Active
Posted: April 25, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the launch of an impactful course, Mindful Movement: Coaching Clients to Become More Active, aimed at empowering health coaches to combat physical inactivity and inspire their clients to lead healthier, more active lives. Read More...
ACE Expands Partnership with Precision Nutrition to Launch Vital AI Education to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to expand its partnership with Precision Nutrition to launch the AI Bootcamp for Coaches. This first-of-its-kind, on-demand course is designed to equip health and exercise professionals with the essential skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools effectively into their professional business and practice. Read More...
ACE and YogaRenew Join Forces to Offer Yoga Certification to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: February 12, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its forward-thinking partnership with YogaRenew. Through this partnership, ACE offers the YogaRenew 200-Hour Yoga Teaching Training & Certification, a comprehensive, online yoga credential for health and exercise professionals that caters to the growing public demand for holistic health and fitness practices. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics Partner to Support Fitness Inclusion
Posted: December 18, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - ACE (American Council on Exercise) and the Special Olympics have partnered to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Read More...
ACE Launches Career Starter Course to Bridge Fitness Industry Skills Gap
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course, a comprehensive online and self-paced certificate program that addresses health and fitness industry staffing concerns around hiring qualified employees. The program features exercise science fundamentals and hands-on experience to kickstart new staff training, so employees are job-ready in under two weeks. Read More...
