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ACE In the News

  • Mar 2, 2026

  • How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle? Fitness Experts Weigh In (Today)

  • Beyond improving physical appearance, muscles help maintain posture, stabilize joints and allow us to move, says Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise. “(Muscle) helps regulate blood sugar, supports metabolic function, protects joints and bones, and contributes to longevity and independence as we age,” Bryant tells TODAY.com. “In many ways, muscle is one of the body’s most important organs for both performance and health.”
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  • Feb 24, 2026

  • American Council on Exercise Launches Course to Teach Fitness Trainers All About Menopause (The Flow Space)

  • Today the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a national organization that confers fitness certifications to personal and group fitness instructors and health coaches, launched a dedicated program to educate exercise and health professionals on the specific needs of menopausal women so they can better support them...
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  • Feb 23, 2026

  • Will Wearing Wrist Weights On A Walk Really Strengthen Your Arms? Experts Weigh In On The TikTok Trend (Women's Health)

  • Overall, the more you move with intention, the more of a difference you'll see, says Sariya. You can also slowly increase your weights for an additional burn, as long as they’re not too heavy. (The American Council on Exercise suggests one to three pounds max for joint safety.)
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  • Feb 23, 2026

  • They Hated Exercise. Weight-Loss Drugs Changed Everything. (The New York Times)

  • Dr. Rogers, who has been working with the American Council on Exercise to educate exercise professionals about the medications, is wary of these programs, since it isn’t clear what evidence they are based on.
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  • Feb 11, 2026

  • Herniated Discs Are a Common Cycling Injury—Here’s Everything You Need to Know (Bicycling)

  • How to do these exercises: The American Council of Exercise recommends performing three sets for each using a reverse pyramid rep/set scheme. Start with a higher number of repetitions for the first set, then decrease by 2 to 6 reps, then decrease by another 2 to 4 reps on the last set.
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  • Feb 2, 2026

  • Best Jobs for Retirees (Kiplinger)

  • You’ve always been a gym rat, and you have every intention of taking that into retirement. Why not consider taking your fondness for exercise into a second-act career as a fitness coach? You’ll want to spend a little to get more. If you want a sanctioned job at a fitness facility, get your certification. That could come from the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jan 29, 2026

  • Corridos and Pilates: How a Latina-led Space Widens Access (Axios)

  • "High price points, intimidating studio aesthetics, lack of language access, and narrow marketing imagery all quietly signal, ’This isn’t for you,’" Araceli De Leon, a content and education manager at the American Council on Exercise, tells Axios.
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  • Jan 26, 2026

  • ACE Reveals the New 7 Core Drivers of Healthy Living (American Spa)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the ACE 7 Core Drivers of Healthy Living, a new, evidence-based philosophy designed to help health and exercise professionals more effectively support individuals in building sustainable, whole-person focused health.
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  • Jan 23, 2026

  • You Might Be Stretching the Wrong Way, Scientists Say (National Geographic)

  • "Stretching is arguably one of the most misunderstood aspects of exercise," says Cedric X. Bryant, a physiologist and chief executive officer at the American Council on Exercise. "Myths persist because so many people are stuck in the past with old gym science that gets passed down."
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  • Jan 21, 2026

  • Inspire360 & ACE Join Forces to Shape the Next Generation of Health Club Education (Fitt Insider)

  • Inspire360, the education technology that powers the world’s top fitness companies and health clubs, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the leading nonprofit education and certification organization in the fitness industry, announced today a strategic partnership. Inspire360 has selected ACE as the exclusive beginner-level qualification and certification partner of Inspire360 Club, the new club education platform recently launched by Inspire360.
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  • Jan 21, 2026

  • Sleep Coaches Are Moving Beyond Babies and Helping Adults (The Hustle)

  • The American Council of Exercise recently announced a new Sleep & Recovery Coach Course with sleep educator Nick Lambe, designed for personal trainers and fitness pros who want to add sleep and recovery science to their offerings.
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  • Jan 21, 2026

  • Inspire360 Launches Inspire360 Club, Aiming to Modernize Fitness Instructor Education (Athletech News)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been named the exclusive beginner-level certification partner for Inspire360 Club, providing foundational education for entry-level trainers. Additional partners include TRX, Exos, Eleiko, Certified Functional Strength Coach (Mike Boyle), Oxygen Advantage, Gray Institute, ProNatal, Human Motion Associates, Jim LaValle and the Mental Wellbeing Association, among others.
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  • Jan 16, 2026

  • 4 Types of Exercise You Need as You Age (AARP)

  • Maintaining cardiovascular fitness also has a “profound effect” on independence and quality of life — without it, “activities of daily living can become more of a burden,” adds Anthony Wall, senior director of global business development and professional education at the American Council on Exercise. People may also stay at home more often and avoid socializing. “This leads to greater feelings of isolation and increased likelihood of depression,” he says.
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  • Jan 14, 2026

  • I Get So Much More Out Of My Daily Walks Thanks To This Simple Fitness Accessory (Huffington Post)

  • Cameil Ross, a group fitness instructor certified by the American Council on Exercise, said that “[a]dding a weighted vest to your workout routine [increases] the resistance and cardiovascular output, which may result in higher caloric burn. It forces your muscles to work harder, which can build muscular strength as well.”
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  • Jan 8, 2026

  • ACE Launches Sleep Coaching Course for Fitness Professionals (Athletech News)

  • Sleep is at the cornerstone of health and wellness, ensuring better cognitive and physical performance, recovery, immune health and longevity, which is why the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has developed the Sleep & Recovery Coach Course in collaboration with Nick Lambe, known as “the online sleep coach.”
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