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UrduResistance exercise stimulates the synthesis of muscle contractile proteins, which results in gains in muscle mass and strength. These training effects can be further stimulated by protein supplementation. The force generated during a muscle contraction is transferred through muscle connective…
Tag: American College of Sports Medicine
Retirement Modifies Daily Physical Activity
Retirement changes daily routines. Time previously used for work and commuting is replaced by leisure time. In this study, more than 500 employees from Finland wore motion sensors before and after retirement. The results show that women’s physical activity decreased,…
Is L-citrulline Supplementation Combined with Exercise Training an Effective Strategy to Improve Vascular and Muscular Function in Older Adults?
Aging is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and loss of muscle fitness (i.e., mass, strength and exercise capacity). Endothelial cells lining the wall of blood vessels maintain normal blood pressure…
Army Scientists Propose an Elegant Theory that Could Lead to Stronger Bones for All
Skeletal fragility can affect people of all ages, whether it be young military recruits at risk for stress fractures, astronauts at risk for bone loss in space or adults at risk for osteoporotic fractures due to weakening of bones with…
Plasma Lactate as a Marker for Metabolic Health
Lactate concentration in the blood is commonly measured in relation to athletic performance and as an index of metabolic alterations in critically ill patients. As a result, numerous and relatively inexpensive methodologies exist to accurately and rapidly measure blood lactate…
How Does Intermittent Hypoxia Amplify the Functional Benefits of Task-specific Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injury impairs motor function, leading to chronic disability. Traditional exercise-based (task-specific) training alone is insufficient to restore motor function. An emerging rehabilitation strategy is to precondition the nervous system by breathing repeated episodes of low oxygen, a treatment…
Stay Active After Your Heart Attack
Physical activity has been associated with favorable health outcomes including lower risk of chronic diseases and better quality of life. However, knowledge about the benefit of habitual physical activity after people get their first heart attack is limited. In this…
Exercise and Insulin Metabolism in NAFLD
The obesity epidemic has led to an increase in the number of people who have a form of liver disease known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. The disease can cause dangerous levels of fat to build up in…
Strong and Fit Older Adults Have Younger, Less Stiff Arteries
Large arteries like the aorta are flexible tubes that should easily stretch to accommodate blood flow. They tend to get less flexible with age and chronic medical conditions, a process called arterial stiffening that strongly predicts future cardiovascular disease like…
Athletes Should be Vaccinated Against Influenza
Athletes often fear undue side effects or a training-induced deficient immune response to vaccination – in particular when vaccination is carried out during ongoing training/competition. However, influenza is a virus disease which can lead to large health problems and interfere…
Does Leucine Supplementation Contribute to Muscle Growth in Exercising, Healthy Adults?
Protein intake and resistance exercise are the cornerstone to muscle growth. Following protein ingestion, increased blood and/or intramuscular leucine concentration is considered the main nutrient-derived driver of muscle protein synthesis, leading to a speculation that leucine supplementation could improve muscle…
Exercise Improves Video Gaming
Research shows that exercise has physical and cognitive benefits. What if exercise could benefit video game performance as well? This study shows that as little as 15 minutes of intense cardiovascular exercise performed immediately before playing a video game improved performance…
New Recommendations Steer Doctors Away from Opioids to Treat Pain in Adolescent Athletes
Athletes commonly experience pain in practice and competition. Inadequate or inappropriate pain management in adolescent athletes can lead to a lifetime of consequences including increased risk of opioid misuse. A team physician consensus statement just released by ACSM and 5 other sports medicine organizations shares guidelines to identify and manage pain in athletes ages 10 to 18.
ACSM Publishes Call to Action Addressing COVID-19 and Return to Sports and Physical Activity
ACSM published a call to action statement addressing COVID-19 and safely returning to sports and exercise. Authored by ACSM subject matter experts, the statement highlights the current science around COVID-19 and provides 12 action steps to consider. “COVID-19: Considerations for Sports and Physical Activity” is ACSM’s first call to action statement and published in the August issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports.
National Farmers Market Week Kicks Off Sunday, and D.C. Ranks #1 in the U.S.
Aug. 2-8 marks National Farmers Market Week! D.C. ranks number one for farmers markets among the 100 largest U.S. cities according to the 2020 American Fitness Index rankings published by ACSM and the Anthem Foundation. More than 8,600 farmers markets currently operate across the U.S., stimulating the local economy and providing access to nourishing food.
What Is the Best Type of Exercise Training to Improve Artery Health in Older Adults?
Inactive older adults are at greater risk of having stiff arteries and high blood pressure. Although regular exercise can help reduce these poor health outcomes, what type of exercise is best? Researchers from Nova Scotia, Canada compared how six weeks…
Is an Active Lifestyle Associated with Brain Health in Children with Overweight/Obesity?
Although the quality of white matter, which is responsible for providing fast and efficient nervous connectivity throughout the brain, appears to improve with increased physical activity in adults, this area of research in children is in its infancy. For instance,…
Training Loads Are Related to Injury in Junior Tennis Players
Training load is the amount of stress placed on an athlete during a workout session. Competitive tennis players who participate in difficult training and match schedules are vulnerable to injury, emphasizing the importance of training load management. In this study,…
HIIT Gets Adolescents Fit. Asthma Doesn’t Change That!
High-intensity interval training (HIIT; alternating short, intense bouts of exercise with short rest periods) is known to accelerate fitness improvements in healthy populations. This could be an effective strategy for those with asthma, as rest periods are introduced before an…
Breaking Up Sitting Time: Should We All Stand Up, Sit Down or Keep Moving?
Sitting for prolonged periods can increase the risk of diabetes and other health problems. While physical activity recommendations suggest breaking up sitting time, it is not known if all individuals respond the same way. Therefore, investigators examined whether an individual’s…
High-Intensity Strength Training Improves Strength and Functional Performance During Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment
Although adjuvant breast cancer therapy (including chemotherapy and radiotherapy) increases survival rate, its side-effects can adversely affect patients’ health and functional performance. This study, which randomized 55 newly diagnosed early-stage breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant treatment into 12 weeks of…
Core Stability Influences Running Form
Although running is a low cost and convenient means of obtaining a number of health benefits, these benefits are often not optimized due to injury. Many experts advocate core stability exercises to maintain control of the torso and reduce injury…
Arlington, Va., Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2020 American Fitness Index Ranking of Top 100
ACSM and the Anthem Foundation release the 2020 American Fitness Index, ranking America’s 100 largest cities on health behaviors, chronic disease and community infrastructure indicators. Arlington, Va. earned the title of “America’s Fittest City.” Seattle, Wash.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Madison, Wis.; San Francisco, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; Irvine, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; Boise, Idaho; and Boston, Mass., round out the top 10 fittest cities.
ACSM/Anthem American Fitness Index to Reveal 2020’s Fittest City
For more than a decade, the American Fitness Index has recognized the critical role all three play in a city’s overall health and fitness. ACSM and the Anthem Foundation will release the 2020 Fitness Index rankings at 7 a.m. EDT on July 14, 2020.
At the Heart of the Matter: ACSM Updates Recommendations to Prevent Cardiovascular Events at Fitness Facilities
American College of Sports Medicine’s new expert consensus statement updates guidance on training staff and establishing emergency plans to prevent cardiovascular events at fitness facilities, community and hotel fitness facilities and sporting event venues.
Exercise and Food Reward, Baby Steps for Mother’s Cardiovascular Health and more from Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
If you’re looking for health and fitness story ideas, view these research highlights from ACSM’s flagship research journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®.
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with Exercise Tips from the American College of Sports Medicine
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, ACSM partners with ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® to share three evidence-based teaching strategies to help get those with autism moving
Increasing Muscle Size and Strength, Exergames and Older Adults and Treadmills and Cancer Care from Medicine & Science in Sports & Science
If you’re looking for health and fitness story ideas, view these research highlights from ACSM’s flagship research journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®.
Exercise during Chemo, Activity Breaks Enhance Mood, Reducing Diabetes Risk in African American Men & More from Medicine & Science in Sports & Science
If you’re looking for health and fitness story ideas, view these research highlights from Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®, ACSM’s flagship research journal.
ACSM Announces Strategic Partnership with USA Weightlifting
ACSM announces a new partnership with USA Weightlifting (USAW), the sole governing and coaching certification body for weightlifting in the U.S. The agreement expands professional growth opportunities for ACSM and USAW, their members and certified professionals in the fitness industry.
ACSM Tackles Myth on Genetics and Heart Disease as Part of American Heart Month
In honor of American Heart Month, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) teams up with ACSM Fellow Beth A. Taylor, Ph.D., from the University of Connecticut to tackle a myth on genetic predisposition and heart disease.
New Exercise is Medicine® National Center in Ireland
Multi-sector leaders in Ireland unite to form Exercise is Medicine National Center, join global health initiative combating physical inactivity and improving health of citizens
American College of Sports Medicine Announces Kristin Belleson as new Chief Executive Officer
Belleson joins ACSM from the American Osteopathic Association, where she served as interim chief operating officer and vice president of affiliate affairs and membership services. In her new role at ACSM, Belleson will lead the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world.
Pioneering oncology researcher leads publication of new exercise prescriptions for cancer prevention, survival
Oncology nurse practitioner Anna Schwartz, a professor at Northern Arizona University, was a leader on the team that reviewed the latest scientific evidence and offered recommendations about the benefits of exercise for prevention, treatment, recovery and improved survival, which were shared this week in three publications.