Research and Studies

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There’s nothing more frustrating for clients than to do everything you ask of them and still not see results. These clients are likely what researchers call non-responders. Exclusive ACE-sponsored research from the Western State Colorado University recently compared the ACE IFT Model to a more traditional training approach to determine if there is a difference in how well the two programs improve fitness and cardiometabolic health, particularly among non-responders.

By leveraging both gravity and an exerciser’s body weight, the TRX Suspension Trainer makes it possible to perform hundreds of exercises, making it a favorite among health and fitness professionals. Seeing a lack of research investigating the physiological responses to this type of training, ACE commissioned a study to quantify the acute and chronic responses to TRX Suspension Training.

Anecdotal reports suggest that stand-up paddleboarding provides a tough core workout and plenty of cardiorespiratory exercise. ACE enlisted the help of two teams of researchers to quantify the physiological effects of the time spent on the water participating in this increasingly popular sport.

Can elevation training masks improve performance? This ACE article details findings in a recent training programs and explains the bottom line.