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Newswise: ACSM Announces 2024 Certified Professional of the Year
Released: 23-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
ACSM Announces 2024 Certified Professional of the Year
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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.

Released: 14-Feb-2024 3:00 PM EST
NFL Veteran Chris Draft Joins ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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.

Newswise: Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2024
Released: 28-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2024
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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®.

Newswise: ACSM to Reveal Top Fitness Trends for 2024
Released: 14-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
ACSM to Reveal Top Fitness Trends for 2024
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

ACSM to Reveal Top Fitness Trends for 2024 Annual global survey, regional comparison report predicts what you’ll see in fitness next year.

Newswise: IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) Present Data on Current Wages and Trends in the Fitness Industry
Released: 5-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) Present Data on Current Wages and Trends in the Fitness Industry
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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.

Newswise: CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
Released: 11-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
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Indianapolis, IN, October 11, 2023 - Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership.

Newswise: Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event Partnership
Released: 27-Jul-2023 4:45 PM EDT
Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event Partnership
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Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event PartnershipThe American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and IDEA® 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.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 2:40 PM EDT
American Fitness Index Reveals Hope for Millions with (or Suffering) From Chronic Disease
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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.

Newswise: Nation’s Capital Region Leads ‘Fittest Cities’ in 2023 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
Released: 18-Jul-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Nation’s Capital Region Leads ‘Fittest Cities’ in 2023 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
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Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., are the top cities in the 16th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine® (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.

Newswise: ACSM and Elevance Health to announce the 2023 American Fitness Index rankings July 18th
Released: 6-Jul-2023 8:50 AM EDT
ACSM and Elevance Health to announce the 2023 American Fitness Index rankings July 18th
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

ACSM and the Elevance Health Foundation will release the 2023 Fitness Index rankings at 7 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Newswise: ACSM Announces 2022 Paper of the Year Selections 
Released: 5-Jun-2023 9:45 AM EDT
ACSM Announces 2022 Paper of the Year Selections 
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine® (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.

Released: 2-Jun-2023 8:05 AM EDT
The American College of Sports Medicine Recognizes Honor and Citation Award Winners
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The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) recognized several distinguished award recipients at its annual meeting and world congresses held May 30 – June 2 in Denver, Co.

Newswise: ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
Released: 18-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
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Join us as we gather at the 2023 ASCM Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Physical Activity and Aging Biology showcasing the latest in exercise science and sports medicine. These three exciting meetings will happen simultaneously and will feature 200+ hours of ground-breaking trends and research in sports medicine and exercise science. The 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting will be held May 30 to June 2 at the Hyatt Regency and Colorado Convention Center in beautiful Denver, CO.  

Newswise: EXI unveils first digital implementations of Exercise is Medicine®
Released: 10-May-2023 3:45 PM EDT
EXI unveils first digital implementations of Exercise is Medicine®
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EXI – the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) that delivers personalized physical activity prescription and behavior change support for people with long-term health conditions – has unveiled its first Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) deployment alliances. Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center (FAFC) – located onsite at George Mason University Science & Technology campus in Manassus, Virginia, with a specialist team that delivers EIM in the community and via health provider referrals – and Logan Health, a Montana healthcare system offering EIM programs through its medical fitness center in Kalispell, Montana, will be the first facilities to deploy Exercise is Medicine® using EXI’s digital platform.

Newswise: ACSM Names 2023 Certified Professional of the Year
Released: 20-Mar-2023 10:20 AM EDT
ACSM Names 2023 Certified Professional of the Year
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Louise Valentine, MPH, CHES, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM, has been named ACSM’s Certified Professional of the Year for 2023.

Newswise: Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
Released: 10-Mar-2023 9:20 AM EST
Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
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The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) has named William Roberts, M.D., FACSM, as the organization’s new chief medical officer. The move was announced by ACSM Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson. “Bill is an excellent choice for this critical role and was selected from a deep and impressive pool of candidates,” Belleson said.

Released: 5-Jan-2023 4:05 PM EST
ACSM Exercise is Medicine® Initiative Announces Strategic Partnership with EXI®
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he American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) global health initiative, Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), announces a new partnership with EXI®, a MedTech company that has developed a robust physical activity prescription platform with a consumer facing app. Powered by EIM, EXI empowers health care professionals to prescribe tailored exercise programs in a way that’s easy, effective, and delivered at the click of a button.

   
Newswise: Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2023
Released: 3-Jan-2023 2:30 PM EST
Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2023
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released survey results today in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®. Now in its 17th year, this annual, international survey found that technology continues to impact the fitness industry, so it’s not surprising that the more than 4,500 health and fitness pros surveyed identified wearables as the #1 trend for 2023. There are, however, several emerging trends that will influence the industry in the coming year.

   
Newswise: ACSM Announces Top Worldwide Fitness Trends
Released: 28-Dec-2022 7:05 AM EST
ACSM Announces Top Worldwide Fitness Trends
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released survey results today in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®.

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Newswise: Arlington, Va., Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2022 American Fitness Index Ranking
Released: 12-Jul-2022 7:05 AM EDT
Arlington, Va., Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2022 American Fitness Index Ranking
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Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index® rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health.The ACSM / Elevance Health Foundation Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators.

Newswise: ACSM / Anthem Foundation American Fitness Index to Reveal 2022 Fittest City
Released: 21-Jun-2022 3:20 PM EDT
ACSM / Anthem Foundation American Fitness Index to Reveal 2022 Fittest City
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The science-based Fitness Index annually evaluates and ranks America’s 100 largest cities using health behaviors, chronic diseases and community infrastructure indicators that support a physically active lifestyle.

   
Newswise: The American College of Sports Medicine Recognizes Honor and Citation Award Winners
Released: 10-Jun-2022 11:40 AM EDT
The American College of Sports Medicine Recognizes Honor and Citation Award Winners
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) recognized several distinguished award recipients at its annual meeting and world congresses held May 31-June 5 in San Diego, CA.

Released: 7-Jun-2022 7:05 AM EDT
ACSM Announces 2021 Paper of the Year Selections
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The ACSM Publications Committee established an annual Paper of the Year award in 2020 for each of ACSM’s journals to recognize the demonstrated excellence in scientific and scholarly articles published during the previous year. With five leading scholarly journals, ACSM offers access to cutting-edge research, translational science, relevant clinical reports and evidence-informed practical content for researchers, students, clinicians, those working to improve health outcomes, and health and fitness professionals.

Released: 1-Jun-2022 7:05 PM EDT
The 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congresses offers compelling sessions, including those focusing on mental health and wellbeing
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The 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congresses will feature several compelling sessions, including the areas of mental health and wellbeing.

Released: 31-May-2022 2:05 PM EDT
ACSM-AMSSM Call to Action: Adapting Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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A joint paper of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has published in the May issue of ASCM’s clinician focused journal, Current Sports Medicine Reports.

Newswise: NEWLY ANNOUNCED Title IX symposium added to ACSM Annual Meeting program
Released: 25-May-2022 10:35 AM EDT
NEWLY ANNOUNCED Title IX symposium added to ACSM Annual Meeting program
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NEWLY ANNOUNCED symposium has been added to the program at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health.

Newswise: Just Two Weeks Away from ACSM Annual Meeting!
Released: 18-May-2022 3:25 PM EDT
Just Two Weeks Away from ACSM Annual Meeting!
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The 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting will be held May 31 – June 4 at the San Diego, CA Convention Center alongside the beautiful San Diego Bay. Join us!

Released: 6-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Media Alert: American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting
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After two years, we’re back and better than ever! Join us as we gather at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health.

Released: 11-Apr-2022 2:05 PM EDT
ACSM Releases Call to Action During National Autism Awareness Month
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(INDIANAPOLIS) — Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the world’s fastest-growing developmental disability, affecting 1 in 44 children in the United States alone. Fortunately, exercise provides many benefits for those with autism, including improvements to quality of life and management of stereotypical behaviors like verbal repetition and hand-flapping.

Released: 1-Apr-2022 12:05 PM EDT
ACSM Names Alexis Batrakoulis 2022 Certified Fitness Professional of the Year
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) today announced Alexis Batrakoulis, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM-II, as the 2022 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year during its annual International Health & Fitness Summit in Dallas, Texas. ACSM created the Certified Professional of the Year award to recognize excellence in the exercise profession.

Released: 30-Mar-2022 2:50 PM EDT
Media Advisory: A Call to Action for April’s National Autism Awareness Month
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Opportunity to write on this important topic and feature subject matter experts on exercise and autism during April's awareness month.

Released: 9-Feb-2022 1:05 PM EST
ACSM Publishes New Recommendations on Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Research in exercise science confirms that physical activity can help prevent type 2 diabetes, as well as help patients manage its effects. To assist consumers and exercise professionals in fighting type 2 diabetes, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released recommendations in the February issue of its flagship journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

   
Released: 4-Feb-2022 1:05 PM EST
American College of Sports Medicine to Publish Official Pronouncements Regarding Athletes Who Are Transgender
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is an organization of more than 50,000 members and certified professionals devoted to inclusive and safe physical activity, sport participation and competition for all. We acknowledge that there are conversations happening among various organizations related to the inclusion of athletes who are transgender in physical activity and sport.

   
Newswise: Wearable Tech Named Top Fitness Trend for 2022
Released: 29-Dec-2021 7:00 AM EST
Wearable Tech Named Top Fitness Trend for 2022
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

ACSM's 16th annual fitness trend forecast predicts what you'll see in fitness in the next year and will help the health and fitness industry make programming and business decisions that affect consumers.

   
Released: 27-Dec-2021 4:05 PM EST
ACSM to Reveal Top Fitness Trends for 2022
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

COVID-19 continues to affect people and industries around the world. How will the pandemic alter fitness trends and programming in 2022? Will online training claim the top spot for the second year in a row or will another trend emerge on top? ACSM will release the results of its 16th annual fitness trend forecast.


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