Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
ACE Welcomes Pam Watts to its Board of Directors
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the appointment of Pam Watts, CAE, to its Board of Directors. As the Executive Director of NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, Watts brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in the health and fitness industry. Read More...
American Council on Exercise and Coach360 Announce Partnership
Posted: February 20, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Coach360 announce a strategic partnership designed to support health and fitness professionals as they navigate the evolving industry landscape. The partnership will provide exclusive content, an enhanced job board and live education opportunities. Read More...
New Study Confirms Health Benefits of the 12-3-30 Workout
Posted: February 6, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is excited to share the findings of a peer-reviewed research study conducted by the High Altitude Exercise Physiology Program at Western Colorado University. This study provides evidence demonstrating the physiological and health benefits of the 12-3-30 workout, a fitness routine that gained popularity through social media influencers in 2020 and has since amassed billions of views. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Named a 2024 Winner of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation
Posted: January 22, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been recognized as a 2024 Winner of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, an honor celebrating organizations with outstanding employment practices and a strong commitment to their employees' wellbeing. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Partners with Coursera to Offer Foundational Course for Aspiring Personal Trainers
Posted: January 13, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a global leader in health and fitness education and certification, has partnered with Coursera, one of the largest online learning platforms, to present the “Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Certificate.” Read More...
ACE and the Mental Wellbeing Association Introduce a New Certification Focused on Mental Well-Being
Posted: January 6, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, announce the launch of the Mental Well-Being Certification. This first-of-its-kind program focuses on mental health and well-being through established self-care practices in exercise, nutrition, mindfulness and social connection. Read More...
ACE Launches New Course Focused on Supporting Clients Using Anti-Obesity Medications
Posted: December 6, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Health and fitness professionals now have access to a groundbreaking interactive course, Leveraging Anti-Obesity Medications for Optimal Client Outcomes, designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively support personal training and health coaching clients who are using anti-obesity medications (AOMs). Read More...
ACE Partners with Enrollment First, Inc. to Provide Insurance Options for Exercise Professionals and Health Coaches
Posted: September 3, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise announces a new partnership with Enrollment First, Inc., a leading provider of insurance solutions. This collaboration aims to offer comprehensive insurance options specifically tailored for ACE exercise professionals and health coaches across the nation. Read More...
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...
American Council on Exercise Commits to Equal Pay Pledge in California
Posted: August 24, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) proudly announces its commitment to the California Equal Pay Pledge. This decision reflects an ongoing organizational dedication to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and advancing gender equity within the health and fitness sector. By signing this pledge, ACE joins the efforts to close the gender pay gap and support women in their careers by ensuring opportunities to thrive in their professional lives. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Unveils Updated ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Study Program
Posted: July 12, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the launch of its latest offering, the updated ACE Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) certification study program, which includes the all-new textbook, The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Group Fitness Instruction. This updated study program sets a new standard for GFI certification by recognizing the changing fitness landscape that group exercise instructors are navigating in a highly digitized fitness space. Read More...
