Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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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...
ACE Doubles Commitment to Ash Hayes Scholarship Aimed at Helping Professionals Educate Youth on Healthy Behaviors
Posted: January 23, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Overwhelming interest in the Ash Hayes Scholarship launched by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in September inspired the nonprofit to double its commitment to 50 scholarships, awarded to aspiring health and fitness professionals who possess a passion for working to eliminate the childhood obesity epidemic. Read More...
ACE and REI Team Up to Help Consumers Get Fit and Reach Outdoor Goals
Posted: January 20, 2015 in Suppliers
SEATTLE & SAN DIEGO, CA - REI and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) have joined forces to invigorate the personal fitness landscape. Beginning in February, people who love the outdoors will have access to specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities. Read More...
