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ACE In the News

  • Oct 24, 2024

  • HCM People: Dr Cedric Bryant CEO, American Council on Exercise (Health Club Management)

  • "One of the things that’s inhibited growth in the industry is that we’ve traditionally viewed each other as competitors, as opposed to peers who are trying to achieve the same mission" - Dr. Cedric Bryant, CEO, American Council on Exercise
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  • Oct 23, 2024

  • Brad Pitt’s 'Fight Club' Workout: Inside the Most Iconic Celebrity Transformation of All Time (Men's Journal)

  • Pitt, 5'11", got his body fat percentage down to roughly 5% and clocked in around 155 pounds. For context, 18 to 24% body fat for men is considered healthy by the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Oct 22, 2024

  • What Happens to Your Body When You Walk 10,000 Steps per Day (Eating Well)

  • "Walking 10,000 steps daily will help you feel more focused, sharp and happier—leading to fewer feelings of physical tension, providing both mental and physical benefits," says Rachel MacPherson, CPT, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer with Garage Gym Reviews.
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  • Oct 22, 2024

  • Do Bodyweight Workouts ‘Count’ as Strength Training? (Well + Good)

  • Do bodyweight workouts ’count’ as strength training? The answer is a resounding yes. “Bodyweight workouts definitely count as strength training,” says [ACE] certified personal trainer Nicole Thompson, CPT. “Bodyweight exercises can stimulate muscle growth, enhance muscular endurance, and improve overall health.”
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  • Oct 19, 2024

  • Getting Older? It Might Be Time to Hire a Trainer (New York Times)

  • Make sure your trainer is well qualified. Cedric Bryant, the president and chief executive of the American Council on Exercise, recommended looking for someone with an accredited certification from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, and confirming their credentials through the searchable database from the Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals.
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  • Oct 10, 2024

  • Low-Intensity Zone 2 Cardio is Gaining Traction - Here’s Why You Should Try It (The Manual)

  • While low-intensity exercise typically takes more time to generate results, as the American Council on Exercise points out, it’s still an effective way to train your aerobic system and burn calories.
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  • Oct 9, 2024

  • If I Only Had 10 Minutes, I'd Do this Power Dumbbell Walking Workout (Fit & Well)

  • Squeezing exercise into a busy day can be challenging, but with this 10-minute power dumbbell walking workout you can hit your step count and strength train in one quick session...
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  • Oct 7, 2024

  • Here’s Exactly How to Find a Personal Trainer, According to Trainers (Women's Health)

  • While you’re going to want to select a trainer certified by an accrediting body like the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE) ... every certified personal trainer has their own niche, says Greaves. (Greaves especially enjoys helping women over 40 gain strength and confidence, for example.)
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  • Sep 13, 2024

  • Wellness Redefined: The Fitness Industry’s New Focus (Athletech News)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is also looking at ways to highlight wellness. ACE President and Chief Science Officer Cedric X Bryant said that ACE “characterizes wellness by the active pursuit of lifestyle choices that lead to and support a state of holistic health.”
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  • Sep 3, 2024

  • Rebounding Workouts: 10 Moves to Try, Plus the Benefits and Risks of This Form of Fitness (Women's Health)

  • Studies have explored whether jumping on a trampoline can improve cardiorespiratory fitness, and according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), it can. For an ACE study, 24 college students participated in a rebounder workout, during which their average heart rate was at 79 percent of their heart rate max—within the benchmark range for cardio workouts from the American College of Sports Medicine.
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  • Aug 26, 2024

  • How to Lose Belly Fat and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle (Yahoo!)

  • "A well-rounded exercise routine includes both aerobic and muscular forms of training," Chris Gagliardi, an ACE-certified personal trainer, tells Yahoo. Aim to accumulate 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, including two days of muscle-strengthening activity to target each major muscle group.
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  • Aug 20, 2024

  • Shaping the Future of Youth Fitness (Health & Fitness Association)

  • “The fitness industry has a larger responsibility to support the future generation by promoting healthy habits early on, which can help minimize the long-term healthcare burden associated with chronic diseases and mental health issues,” says Cedric Bryant, PhD, FACSM, the president and CEO of the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Aug 14, 2024

  • ACE and Lakeshore Foundation Partner to Enhance Inclusive Fitness Education (Athletech News)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Lakeshore Foundation have teamed up to advance education in inclusive fitness. On August 8, 2024, the two organizations announced their partnership, with a focus on creating resources to help exercise professionals and health coaches better serve individuals with physical disabilities.
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  • Aug 12, 2024

  • What is the 30-30-30 Method, and Does it Work for Weight Loss? The Expert Advice (Women's Health)

  • The goal of 30-30-30 is to kickstart metabolism and help give you more energy, says Sabrena Jo, PhD, the senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Instead of waking up and eating breakfast with lots of sugar in it (like breakfast cereal or pancakes with syrup), opting for a high-protein meal can help stabilize blood sugar levels, curb cravings, and support muscle synthesis, she says.
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  • Aug 9, 2024

  • How to Squeeze in Exercise on Vacation (New York Times)

  • Cedric Bryant, the president and chief executive of the American Council on Exercise, said you should prioritize balance and your well-being when deciding whether — or how much — to exercise on vacation. “The key is to be smart enough to listen to your body and your mind, and do what feels right for you,” he said.
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