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ACE In the News

  • Jun 24, 2024

  • Quick Question: How Often Do I *Really* Need To Switch Up My Workouts To Avoid a Plateau? (Well+Good)

  • 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.
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  • Jun 20, 2024

  • Weight Training as a Mood Booster (D’Fyne)

  • “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.”
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  • Jun 19, 2024

  • Heavy Resistance Training Near Retirement Age Helps Maintain Vital Leg Strength For Years (ScienceBlog.com)

  • 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
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  • Jun 17, 2024

  • Getting Your Exercise in Nature May Bring Added Benefits (U.S. News and World Report)

  • More information: The American Council on Exercise has more about outdoor exercise.
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  • Jun 12, 2024

  • Five Reasons to Exercise Outdoors (D'Fyne)

  • 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.
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  • Jun 12, 2024

  • Why Fitness Experts Love Middle-Aged Women Workouts (PopSugar)

  • Christopher Gagliardi, ACE-certified personal trainer and health coach, shares that the American Council on Exercise has done research that supports some of these workouts as effective forms of exercise.
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  • May 30, 2024

  • Here’s how a fitness guru built a lifelong career out of a college football injury (The Orange County Register)

  • 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.”
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  • May 30, 2024

  • How Many Calories You Can Burn Just By Walking (Men's Health)

  • “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.
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  • May 28, 2024

  • Best nutritionist certifications for 2024 (Fortune)

  • 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.
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  • May 28, 2024

  • Squat Deeper and Grow A Peach With These Pro Tips (Women's Health)

  • 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.
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  • May 22, 2024

  • How to Make the 75 Hard Challenge Work for You (Runner’s World)

  • 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).
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  • May 21, 2024

  • 7 Kettlebell Exercises to Include in Your Workout (Healthline)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recommends the following kettlebell weight ranges for adult males and females, depending on strength training experience...
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  • May 16, 2024

  • When Is The Best Time Of Day To Exercise? (Forbes)

  • 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.
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  • May 9, 2024

  • This strange brain reaction to pain is called ‘muscle guarding’ (The Washington Post)

  • Nick DiNubile, a Philadelphia-area orthopedic surgeon and chief medical adviser of the American Council on Exercise, acknowledged that not taking a proactive approach to rehabilitation is common in surgical medicine. “A lot of doctors take the position: Scar looks good, stitches are out, everything’s okay,” DiNubile said. “They abdicate the role of ensuring that strength and conditioning are restored.”
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  • May 8, 2024

  • How to Use Resistance Bands Correctly: A Beginner’s Guide (Prevention)

  • “When matched for intensity, repetition and sets, you can achieve many of the same goals as you would with traditional weights or machines,” says Chris Gagliardi, scientific education content manager, American Council on Exercise. “But resistance bands are much more practical for most people.”
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