ACE

Health and Fitness Expert

A long-time exercise professional, Todd Galati currently serves as senior director of allied health and exercise science for ACE. In addition to a master's degree in kinesiology, he holds a bachelor's in athletic training and all four NCCA-accredited ACE certifications. Throughout his many years of experience, Todd has served as a professor, program director, research physiologist, personal trainer and coach.

Creating Successful Youth Fitness Programs

January 24, 2018 | by Todd Galati in Youth

Exercise professionals with the enthusiasm for and proper education for working with children and adolescents have tremendous opportunity to make an impact on the health of our youth by serving as leaders and teaching them how to become active and stay active into adulthood.

What's New in the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Study Experience

March 17, 2016 | by Todd Galati in Group Exercise

The American Council on Exercise is proud to announce the release of an all-new ACE Group Fitness Instructor study experience—the definitive resource for health and fitness professionals who want to design and deliver memorable movement experiences in any modality of group exercise. Find out what's new.

ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification: A Pathway onto the Healthcare Team

August 26, 2015 | by Todd Galati in Business

The ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Manual is a comprehensive, science -based resource to prepare you for the ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification. Earning this certification can position you to serve as a vital link between the clinic and the community.

What’s new in the ACE Personal Trainer Manual (5th Edition)?

July 16, 2014 | by Todd Galati in Business

We’re very proud to announce that our new ACE Personal Trainer Manual (5th Edition) has arrived! Rooted in the latest science, the new manual delivers relevant tools that new professionals and industry veterans from all fields can apply to the clients of today. It marries the most recent peer-reviewed research with new information about managing a personal training business, and the evolution of our ACE Integrated Fitness Training® Model, proven to help you deliver custom, individualized program

RealRyder: Taking the Training Wheels Off Indoor Cycling

May 11, 2011 | by Todd Galati

By Todd Galati, M.A.It’s been more than 20 years since Johnny G’s Spinning bike revolutionized indoor cycling, but now many believe a new bike is poised to take the indoor cycling world by storm. ACE exercise physiologist Todd Galati reviews the RealRyder, the first indoor cycling bike to offer a realistic experience of riding outdoors.

A Commonsense Approach to Exercise Following Iliotibial Band Syndrome

January 08, 2011 | by Todd Galati

By TODD GALATI, M.A. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) can be a painful consequence of overtraining or other factors, particularly among runners, cyclists and weight lifters. ACE Exercise Physiologist Todd Galati, M.A., explains the best way to help clients suffering from ITBS get back on their game.

Train Your Clients for the Sport of Parenthood

October 18, 2010 | by Todd Galati

By TODD GALATI, M.A. Even the most highly trained athlete is likely to find parenthood to be as great a challenge—if not greater—than any he or she has faced during competition. After all, caring for a child requires stamina, strength, mental fortitude, and an ability to function on little or no sleep and adjust to changing conditions at a moments notice. Learn how you can help your clients meet the myriad physical challenges that are a necessary part of parenthood.