Latest news from American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/acsm-announces-worldwide-fitness-trends-for-2025/?sc=rsin /articles/acsm-announces-worldwide-fitness-trends-for-2025/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:30:30 EST Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published today by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal(r). American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/autism-exercise-specialists-promote-exercise-to-empower-autism-special-needs-community-to-build-an-active-lifestyle/?sc=rsin /articles/autism-exercise-specialists-promote-exercise-to-empower-autism-special-needs-community-to-build-an-active-lifestyle/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:05:42 EST American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/acsm-exercise-connection-announce-new-autism-exercise-specialist-course/?sc=rsin /articles/acsm-exercise-connection-announce-new-autism-exercise-specialist-course/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:05:23 EST New continuing education course for exercise and medical professionals serving clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) promotes the use of exercise to successfully empower the autism and special needs community to build an active lifestyle. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/capital-region-leads-nation-s-fittest-cities-in-2024-acsm-american-fitness-index-ranking/?sc=rsin /articles/capital-region-leads-nation-s-fittest-cities-in-2024-acsm-american-fitness-index-ranking/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:05:00 EST The 17th annual, research-based ACSM American Fitness Index(r) rankings of the 100 largest cities have been published by the American College of Sports Medicine(r). This year's rankings and findings revealed significant changes and trends. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/interview-acsm-subject-matter-experts-for-the-upcoming-olympic-games/?sc=rsin /articles/interview-acsm-subject-matter-experts-for-the-upcoming-olympic-games/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:05:45 EST American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/acsm-to-release-18th-annual-ranking-of-the-100-fittest-cities-in-america/?sc=rsin /articles/acsm-to-release-18th-annual-ranking-of-the-100-fittest-cities-in-america/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:05:15 EST American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/media-alert-national-athletic-trainers-association-american-college-of-sports-medicine-to-release-joint-statement-addressing-labor-crisis-in-collegiate-athletic-trainer-workforce/?sc=rsin /articles/media-alert-national-athletic-trainers-association-american-college-of-sports-medicine-to-release-joint-statement-addressing-labor-crisis-in-collegiate-athletic-trainer-workforce/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:30:01 EST American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/scientific-paper-of-the-year-awards-announced-by-acsm/?sc=rsin /articles/scientific-paper-of-the-year-awards-announced-by-acsm/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:05:49 EST The American College of Sports Medicine(r) (ACSM) announced the 2023 Paper of the Year for each of its six highly acclaimed journals. The annual awards recognize the demonstrated scientific and scholarly significance and impact of an article published during the previous year. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/acsm-announces-2024-certified-professional-of-the-year/?sc=rsin /articles/acsm-announces-2024-certified-professional-of-the-year/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:05:43 EST Brian Cleven, M.S., ACSM-CEP, LAT has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Professional of the Year for 2024. Cleven received the award today during the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago, IL. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/nfl-veteran-chris-draft-joins-acsm-s-moving-through-cancer-task-force-board/?sc=rsin /articles/nfl-veteran-chris-draft-joins-acsm-s-moving-through-cancer-task-force-board/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:00:59 EST The American College of Sports Medicine and its Exercise is Medicine Program (EIM) announced today that former NFL linebacker Chris Draft has joined the Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/wearable-technology-named-top-fitness-trend-for-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/wearable-technology-named-top-fitness-trend-for-2024/?sc=rsin Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:05:27 EST The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released survey results today in the article "2024 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry," published in the January/February issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal(r). American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/acsm-to-reveal-top-fitness-trends-for-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/acsm-to-reveal-top-fitness-trends-for-2024/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:05:28 EST ACSM to Reveal Top Fitness Trends for 2024 Annual global survey, regional comparison report predicts what you'll see in fitness next year. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/idea-health-fitness-association-and-american-college-of-sports-medicine-acsm-present-data-on-current-wages-and-trends-in-the-fitness-industry-groundbreaking-insights-revealed-in-the-2023-fitness-industry-compensation-trends-report/?sc=rsin /articles/idea-health-fitness-association-and-american-college-of-sports-medicine-acsm-present-data-on-current-wages-and-trends-in-the-fitness-industry-groundbreaking-insights-revealed-in-the-2023-fitness-industry-compensation-trends-report/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:30:22 EST The survey, conducted in collaboration with leading fitness professionals and organizations, delves into key aspects of compensation trends, shedding light on crucial factors shaping the industry's workforce dynamics. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/csep-and-acsm-reach-historic-partnership/?sc=rsin /articles/csep-and-acsm-reach-historic-partnership/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:05:00 EST Indianapolis, IN, October 11, 2023 - Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/fitness-industry-leaders-announce-next-generation-event-partnership/?sc=rsin /articles/fitness-industry-leaders-announce-next-generation-event-partnership/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:45:05 EST Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event PartnershipThe American College of Sports Medicine(r) (ACSM) and IDEA(r) Health & Fitness Association join forces for a game-changing Winter 2024 fitness professional conference. San Diego, July 27, 2023 - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and IDEA Health & Fitness Association, two foundational, professional organizations with deep roots in the fitness and wellness industry, are pleased to announce an event partnership that underscores the importance of unity and commitment to top-level education and professional engagement for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness facility owners and managers, clinical exercise specialists, and other health and fitness professionals. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/american-fitness-index-reveals-hope-for-millions-with-or-suffering-from-chronic-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/american-fitness-index-reveals-hope-for-millions-with-or-suffering-from-chronic-disease/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:40:55 EST The 2023 Fitness Index shines a bright light on the prevalence of chronic diseases in our country and makes the case for physical activity as an effective way to address them. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/nation-s-capital-region-leads-fittest-cities-in-2023-acsm-american-fitness-index-ranking/?sc=rsin /articles/nation-s-capital-region-leads-fittest-cities-in-2023-acsm-american-fitness-index-ranking/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:05:01 EST Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., are the top cities in the 16th annual ACSM American Fitness Index(r) (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine(r) (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. Arlington was named "America's Fittest City" for the sixth consecutive year, with top scores in both the personal health and community/environment sub-scores. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/acsm-and-elevance-health-to-announce-the-2023-american-fitness-index-rankings-july-18th/?sc=rsin /articles/acsm-and-elevance-health-to-announce-the-2023-american-fitness-index-rankings-july-18th/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:50:04 EST ACSM and the Elevance Health Foundation will release the 2023 Fitness Index rankings at 7 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/acsm-announces-2022-paper-of-the-year-selections/?sc=rsin /articles/acsm-announces-2022-paper-of-the-year-selections/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:45:31 EST The American College of Sports Medicine(r) (ACSM) announced the 2022 Paper of the Year for each of ACSM's five highly acclaimed journals -- the college's sixth and newest journal, Exercise, Sport, and Movement had not yet been established -- during a symposium at the 2023 ACSM annual meeting held May 30 - June 2 in Denver, CO. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) /articles/the-american-college-of-sports-medicine-recognizes-honor-and-citation-award-winners2/?sc=rsin /articles/the-american-college-of-sports-medicine-recognizes-honor-and-citation-award-winners2/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:05:50 EST The American College of Sports Medicine(r) (ACSM) recognized several distinguished award recipients at its annual meeting and world congresses held May 30 - June 2 in Denver, Co. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)