American Council on Exercise

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lakeshore Foundation, a recognized leader in promoting healthy, active lifestyles for individuals with physical disabilities.

“Less is more when you are trying to start a fitness routine, especially if you dislike exercise,” said Cedric Bryant, the chief executive of the American Council on Exercise in San Diego.

An article in the American Council on Exercise noted that “Sleep in general, and nap sleep in particular, help to consolidate memory, especially for newly acquired skills.”

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Lally as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) today 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.

Certified personal trainer and strength coach, Domenic Angelino, is a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. He holds a master’s degree in kinesiology, as well as further fitness qualifications from the American Council of Exercise... He has been involved with several research projects, written a textbook on fitness and nutrition for a school system and worked with fitness apps, fitness influencers, athletes and educational institutions as an expert consultant.

To better understand the indoor cycling space and what consumers should look for when purchasing exercise bikes, I spoke with Jennifer Sage, founder of the Indoor Cycling Association; Olympic gold medalist and Zwift ambassador Kristin Armstrong; Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., president and chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise; and Joel Press, M.D., physiatrist-in-chief at Hospital for Special Surgery.

“To give foster kids trash bags for moving their personal belongings when they already feel like trash is insane. Forever Kids is helping them by giving them brand-new suitcases with character-building materials inside to help bring dignity and respect back into their lives,” Solerno commented. Over 325 foster children will be receiving new suitcases thanks to this most recent event. The new suitcases were sponsored by TWC Global and American Council on Exercise.

Walking apps “can be particularly useful for staying motivated, tracking achievements and making walking a consistent and enjoyable part of a fitness routine,” explains Sabrena Jo, PhD, Senior Director of Science and Research for the American Council on Exercise.

The American Council on Exercise conducted a small study of the effects of pickleball on middle-aged and older adults (age 40 to 85 years) and found that in just 15 minutes of pickleball play, the participants’ heart rates easily reached the threshold of moderate-intensity exercise and even peaked into the vigorous-intensity range.

Seattle resident Cedric X. Bryant became chief executive officer of the San Diego-based American Council on Exercise (ACE), a non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals.

New research highlights the significant impact of diet quality on brain health, particularly concerning conditions like depression and anxiety. Conducted by researchers from the University of Reading, Roehampton University and Kings College London, the study examined how poor dietary habits can lead to changes in brain chemistry and structure.

Circuit training is a time-efficient and effective method of improving both cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular fitness within the same training session. Whether you are working with individuals, small groups or even large group fitness classes, learn how you can create circuit-training workouts that are safe, effective and appropriate programming options that can add variety and fun to your clients’ workouts.

As a founding member of the Roundtable for Obesity Solutions, ACE is proud to celebrate and be a part of this ongoing work, focused on equity-based solutions to the obesity epidemic.

New physical inactivity statistics from the World Health Organization show that globally nearly one-third of adults aren’t moving enough. But there’s some good news, too! Learn what you can do to help.

Mike Julom, American Council on Exercise (ACE)-certified personal trainer, says that weight benches are an essential piece of gear in every home gym. “A weight bench significantly enhances strength training by enabling a wide range of exercises and letting you hit muscles from all angles,” he says.

Bryant’s vision includes an emphasis on evidence-based education, equity and diversity, and sustaining long-term healthy habits

Continuing their partnership, ACE and TRX equip exercise professionals to grow their skillset with specialized TRX training

"Low back pain can be caused by a number of issues, from acute and temporary like a muscle strain, to long-term chronic conditions like a herniated disc," says Lauren Shroyer, the American Council on Exercise’s vice president of Product and Innovation.

This is all summed up in the “SAID Principle,” according to the American Council on Exercise. SAID, or specific adaptations to imposed demands, means our bodies will—you guessed it—adapt to new weights, intensities, volumes, and/or length of exercise.

“The positive effects of resistance training on mental health is not new evidence, per say,” explains Araceli De Leon, M.S., an American Council on Exercise certified health coach and certified personal trainer. “The evidence … demonstrates that it is now being looked at as an alternative to the treatment of depressive symptoms and anxiety.”

Looking to stay strong and healthy after retirement? Here are some additional resources to get you started: The National Institute on Aging: Exercise & Physical Activity American Council on Exercise: Strength Training for Beginners Mayo Clinic: How to Get Started with Strength Training

More information: The American Council on Exercise has more about outdoor exercise.

As the benefits of outdoor exercise become more well-known, now is the time to grow your business with green exercise. These strategies will get you started.

According to Araceli De Leon, M.S., an American Council on Exercise certified health coach and certified personal trainer, the stimulation that comes with being in nature can push you to go beyond what you thought you could do. “Exercising outdoors helps with concentration as you are continually made aware of your surroundings rather than being stuck on a treadmill or inside a gym,” she says.

Exercise has long been touted as a beneficial intervention for alleviating symptoms of depression, but which types of exercise are most effective? A recent meta-analysis sheds light on this question, providing insights into how various forms of physical activity can reduce depression severity. This article explores the study’s findings and offers practical advice on how to share this valuable information with your clients.

Green exercise—or exercise performed in natural environments—drives benefits beyond those seen with indoor exercise. Learn about the benefits of outdoor exercise and some strategies to help you get started.

Learn about Juneteenth and the ways you and your organization can observe this important day.

This expert Q&A celebrating Pride Month covers inclusive gym practices that will make everyone feel welcomed and empowered, as well as gender-affirming workouts.

“Walking is a great option for adding increased physical activity into your daily routine and can be a great option for burning more calories throughout the day,” says Chris Gagliardi, ACE-CPT, C.S.C.S., and group fitness instructor who also holds degrees in kinesiology.

Foy is now collaborating with the American Council on Exercise and is the principal contributor to a recently launched course titled “Mindful Movement: Coaching Clients to Become More Active.”

The American Council on Exercise also points out that a greater range of motion can make your workouts more effective and improve your functional strength.

Best for on-the-go learning: American Council on Fitness (ACE). ACE Fitness’s nutrition specialist teaches students the foundations at the intersection of nutrition education and behavior change.

Resistance training is a vital component of an overall healthy lifestyle. Learn about the many benefits of this type of exercise and how to design workouts to get you started. Includes 2 samples workouts.

To boost your water intake, set a goal to add 1 cup of water to each meal, suggests Christopher Gagliardi, C.S.C.S., scientific education content manager at the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

As a health and exercise professional, you need evidence-based strategies to enhance your clients’ performance and outcomes. Here, we explain the results of a recent study that looked at the impact of consuming glucose after resistance-training workouts, and how the findings could inform your clients’ post-workout nutritional choices.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recommends the following kettlebell weight ranges for adult males and females, depending on strength training experience...

The topic of body positivity has emerged as a mainstay of modern culture, and there are two extremes to this debate: weight focus and weight neutrality. Find an empowering balance between the two as you learn to accept and appreciate your own body both for what it looks like and what it can accomplish.

Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise, has decades of experience helping people find ways to become physically active. From working one-on-one with clients to leading group fitness classes to teaching and developing curricula at universities, Dr. Jo has always had a passion for supporting people as they start and maintain a physically active lifestyle.

Learn how physical activity affects mental health and how looking at the work you do as a health coach or exercise professional through the lens of behavioral health equity can broaden your reach and maximize your overall impact.