Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Sunday, March 26th, 2023
ACSM Names 2023 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: March 20, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Louise Valentine, MPH, CHES, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM, has been named ACSM’s Certified Professional of the Year for 2023. The award was presented to Valentine Saturday, March 18 during ACSM’s annual International Health & Fitness Summit in Arlington, Virginia. Read More...
ACSM Exercise is Medicine Initiative Announces Strategic Partnership with EXI
Posted: January 5, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) global health initiative, Exercise is Medicine (EIM), announces a new partnership with EXI, a MedTech company that has developed a robust physical activity prescription platform with a consumer facing app. Powered by EIM, EXI empowers health care professionals to prescribe tailored exercise programs in a way that’s easy, effective and delivered at the click of a button. Read More...
Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2023
Posted: December 28, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released survey results in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Now in its 17th year, this annual, international survey found that technology continues to impact the fitness industry, so it’s not surprising that the more than 4,500 health and fitness pros surveyed identified wearables as the #1 trend for 2023. There are, however, several emerging trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. Read More...
Arlington, Virginia Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2022 American Fitness Index Ranking
Posted: July 12, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. The ACSM / Elevance Health Foundation Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators. Rounding out the top 10 fittest cities are Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Washington; Irvine, California; Portland, Oregon; St. Paul, Minnesota; Denver, Colorado; and Chicago, Illinois (first time in the top 10). Read More...
ACSM Selects New ‘ESSR’ Editor-in-Chief
Posted: May 26, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM announces Sandra K. Hunter, Ph.D., FACSM has been selected as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (ESSR). Dr. Hunter was selected through a rigorous application and interview search process from among a pool of exceptionally qualified candidates. Read More...
ACSM Supports $125M for Crucial CDC Wellness Division
Posted: May 5, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM, through its membership in the Physical Activity Alliance, has reached out to the leadership of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies with a request to allocate $125M for the CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) for Fiscal Year 2023. The DNPAO promotes active living and healthy eating across the nation. Read More...
ACSM Releases Call to Action During National Autism Awareness Month
Posted: April 11, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the world’s fastest-growing developmental disability, affecting 1 in 44 children in the United States alone. Fortunately, exercise provides many benefits for those with autism, including improvements to quality of life and management of stereotypical behaviors like verbal repetition and hand-flapping. In fact, parents rate exercise as the number one intervention for these behaviors. April is National Autism Awareness Month, and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is calling on school officials, parents and exercise professionals to provide beneficial exercise programming to students with autism. Read More...
ACSM Names Alexis Batrakoulis 2022 Certified Fitness Professional of the Year
Posted: April 1, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced Alexis Batrakoulis, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM-II, as the 2022 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year during its annual International Health & Fitness Summit in Dallas, Texas. ACSM created the Certified Professional of the Year award to recognize excellence in the exercise profession. The award also acknowledges the education and training ACSM health fitness professionals obtain and the significant role that training plays in providing evidence-based programming for clients. Read More...
ACSM Certification Releases 2021 Annual Report
Posted: March 15, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM Certified Professionals make a difference around the globe every day, improving lives whether they're personalizing a workout, leading a community health initiative or making rounds in a clinic. ACSM offers four certifications so professionals can gain the credibility they need to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry. ACSM's Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) has released its 2021 annual report, covering annual goals, highlights and exam statistics. Read More...
ACSM Publishes New Recommendations on Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise
Posted: February 9, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more than 463 million people worldwide, and type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 - 95% of all cases. Research in exercise science confirms that physical activity can help prevent type 2 diabetes, as well as help patients manage its effects. To assist consumers and exercise professionals in fighting type 2 diabetes, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released recommendations in the February issue of its flagship journal, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Read More...
ACSM Names Editor-in-Chief of New Open Access Journal
Posted: February 3, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces that Gary Liguori, PhD, FACSM, has been appointed the inaugural Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the College’s new open access journal, Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM). Dr. Liguori was selected through a rigorous application and interview process from among a group of talented and highly qualified candidates. Read More...
ACSM-approved Legislation Promotes Walking, Bicycling as Healthier Transportation Alternatives
Posted: January 26, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces it has added its signature to a letter in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, the act promotes active transportation, like walking and bicycling, which ACSM recognizes as healthier ways to get to a destination. Read More...
Updated ACSM Certification Guidebook Now Available for ACSM-certified Professionals
Posted: January 7, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM-certified professionals can now access an updated guidebook on the policies and procedures for the maintenance of their certification. The ACSM Certification Guidebook outlines details and addresses frequently asked questions regarding the recertification process, expired certifications, continuing education opportunities and provides additional resources. Read More...
Wearable Tech Named Top Fitness Trend for 2022
Posted: December 30, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Exercise does a body good. So does sleep. Research indicates that physical activity and sleep contribute to a healthy immune system, which is critical in the ongoing battle with COVID-19. With more people turning to their smartwatch or fitness tracker to monitor exercise and sleep quality, it’s not surprising that more than 4,500 health and fitness pros surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) identified wearable tech as the new top trend in fitness for 2022. ACSM released the survey results in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2022,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Read More...
Significant Changes to ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Posted: September 16, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM's flagship publication, ACSM's Guideline's for Exercise Testing and Prescription, has been a key educational and practical resource for fitness professionals and students since it's original publication. With the publication of each new edition, the information is updated to reflect the most current scientifically based standards in exercise. To help guide the reader to the most significant updates in the latest, 11th edition, ACSM provides the following documents... Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine Statement on Mental Health Challenges for Athletes
Posted: August 9, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognizes the importance of developing the whole athlete. To achieve peak performance, it is important to be equally attentive to both physical and mental health. Approximately one-in-five adults live with a mental health condition during their lifetime. While physical activity is excellent for brain health, sports participation is not entirely protective against mental health challenges. Read More...
Senate Passes ACSM-Supported Bill Promoting Physical Activity
Posted: August 2, 2021 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The advocacy efforts of ACSM continued to pay dividends on Friday, as the United States Senate passed S. 1301, the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act. Senators Sherrod Brown, Roger Wicker and Shelley Moore Capito introduced the legislation, which would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prepare and promote physical activity recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence at least every 10 years. Federal guidelines were first issued in 2008 and no regular administrative process exists for subsequent revisions. Read More...
Arlington, Virginia Named “Fittest City” in 2021 American Fitness Index Ranking of Top 100
Posted: July 13, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc. The ACSM / Anthem Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators. Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine Releases Official Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted: July 6, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is committed to diversity; we value and seek diverse and inclusive participation within the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. The college promotes expanded diversity in membership, involvement and access to leadership. Diversity within ACSM creates a working and learning atmosphere that encourages varied perspectives and an open exchange of ideas. Read More...
ACSM Publications Committee Announces 2020 Paper of the Year Selections
Posted: June 5, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The ACSM Publications Committee established an annual Paper of the Year Award in 2020 for each of ACSM’s journals to recognize the demonstrated excellence in scientific and scholarly articles published during the previous year. ACSM congratulates the 2020 Paper of the Year Award winners: Read More...
