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ACSM and Technogym renew long-standing partnership to promote the importance of physical activity and combat chronic disease and illness. The agreement focuses on expanding impact of global Exercise is Medicine initiative.
Read moreInsufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior are both associated with higher risk of chronic disease and death. However, the long-term
Read moreChronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a public health problem, affecting more than 15% of the population. Although CKD
Read moreDuring a regular day, the average person sits for eight to 10 hours. These high levels of sitting time seem
Read moreKaur and colleagues reported that rapid onset vasodilation induced by a single contraction of the forearm muscles was significantly attenuated
Read moreIntermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular due to its simple advice: Don’t change what you eat; simply change when you
Read moreAutologous blood transfusion is performance enhancing, and detection of abuse remains a major challenge in sports. To address this issue,
Read moreThanks to advances in health care in the past several decades, more than 90% of people who have had a
Read moreSitting for long periods is known to have negative effects on metabolic and cardiovascular health. Building on recent work showing
Read moreIn the U.S., most older women are overweight or obese, which can harm functional health like rising from a chair.
Read moreThe American College of Sports Medicine Committee on Certification and Registry Boards announces substantial changes to the educational requirements for its two highest level certifications, the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and the ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
Read moreWorldwide, a person is diagnosed with dementia every three seconds. Regular physical activity and limited sedentary behavior (i.e., time spent
Read moreAll women go through menopause, usually between the ages of 46 and 54. Their periods stop, and they can no
Read moreMany people are affected by painful conditions like low back pain, arthritis and cancer. Pain can be difficult to treat,
Read moreIt is well known that daily exercise has health benefits, and physical inactivity is unhealthy. Inactivity, typically characterized by daily
Read moreFor people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like walking or jogging) and resistance exercise training (strength training)
Read moreAthletes regularly feel mentally fatigued. Mental fatigue impairs sport performance and could lead to a higher injury risk. Yet, the
Read moreRetirement changes daily routines. Time previously used for work and commuting is replaced by leisure time. In this study, more
Read moreAging is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and loss of
Read moreSkeletal fragility can affect people of all ages, whether it be young military recruits at risk for stress fractures, astronauts
Read moreLactate concentration in the blood is commonly measured in relation to athletic performance and as an index of metabolic alterations
Read moreThe obesity epidemic has led to an increase in the number of people who have a form of liver disease
Read moreLarge arteries like the aorta are flexible tubes that should easily stretch to accommodate blood flow. They tend to get
Read moreAthletes often fear undue side effects or a training-induced deficient immune response to vaccination – in particular when vaccination is
Read moreProtein intake and resistance exercise are the cornerstone to muscle growth. Following protein ingestion, increased blood and/or intramuscular leucine concentration
Read moreAthletes 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.
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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.
Read moreAmerican 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.
Read moreIf you’re looking for health and fitness story ideas, view these research highlights from ACSM’s flagship research journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreACSM 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.
Read moreIf you’re looking for health and fitness story ideas, view these research highlights from ACSM’s flagship research journal, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®.
Read moreIf 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 journal.
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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.
Read moreWASHINGTON (Nov. 20, 2019) — The George Washington University (GW) has various experts available to speak on topics related to
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