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...
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...
Medical Fitness Association Strategic Partner ACE Shares 8 Health and Fitness Gadgets to Look Out For in 2015
Posted: April 25, 2015 in Suppliers
RICHMOND, VA - These eight apps and gadgets may very well change the way you approach fitness, nutrition and overall health in 2015. Read More...
ACE Study Focuses on Safety of Bikram Yoga by Measuring Heart Rate and Core Temperatures During Class
Posted: April 22, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In a new independent study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), researchers found that a large number of the participants reached a very high core temperature of greater than 103 degrees F during a Bikram yoga class. Notably, well-established sports medicine guidelines state that exertion-related heat illnesses can occur at a core temperature of 104 degrees F. Read More...
Addition of New ACE Team Members to Expand Efforts in Advocacy, Develop Relationships with Leaders in Business, Healthcare
Posted: February 19, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - American Council on Exercise (ACE) has added two new team members to help the nonprofit continue to increase the reach of its advocacy efforts and expand strategic partnerships aimed at helping increase access to physical-activity opportunities nationwide and eradicate the obesity epidemic. Read More...
