American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)

ACE expert Dr. Erin Nitschke recently spoke with Yahoo News about the five main benefits of using resistance bands and loops. Read the full article ➡️ https://bit.ly/42DBJa6

🔔 FREE LIVE WEBINAR🔔 Optimizing the Benefits of Strength Training February 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST Strength training is evolving, and so are the needs of your clients. With increasing popularity among women, older populations, and those recovering from injuries, there’s a growing demand for targeted programming that moves beyond selectorized equipment to functional and impactful exercises. This webinar, developed by Lauren Provenzano Shroyer, Araceli De Leon, MS and Pete McCall—experts in exercise science and fitness education—equips you to meet the needs of underutilized markets, empowering clients to harness the transformative power of strength training. Research highlights muscle as the “organ of longevity,” with benefits such as improved hormone balance (e.g., maintaining estrogen levels during menopause and testosterone levels in aging men), enhanced injury recovery, and better overall health for older adults.  Learn more and register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4azm6T3

📢 New ACE CERTIFIED magazine out now! 📢 Our FREE online monthly publication packed with the latest research and trends. Read the full February edition here ➡️https://bit.ly/3AHna9u

💓 ACE is proud to join our friends at the American Heart Association for #WearRedDay 2025. 💓 DYK that more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States and less than half of all people who need this lifesaving skill receive CPR from bystanders before professional help arrives. This Wear Red Day and for American Heart Month, the American Heart Association wants to make sure every parent and caregiver knows CPR. Each year, more than 23,000 kids experience cardiac arrest and nearly 20% are infants. Learn CPR today so you are ready and become a part of the Nation of Lifesavers. Find more resources on CPR at heart.org/nation.

🚶♀️📈 New Research Confirms the Benefits of the 12-3-30 Workout! 📈🚶♂️ A recent peer-reviewed study by Lance Dalleck and his team at Western Colorado University, supported by ACE, highlights the science-backed benefits of the viral 12-3-30 workout—a treadmill routine that has captured the attention of millions. Research findings include: 🔹The 12-3-30 workout burns an average of 220 calories per session – supporting weight management and overall health. 🔹The 12-3-30 workout boosts cardiorespiratory fitness – reducing risks of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. 🔹The 12-3-30 workout was found to be highly enjoyable – 100% of participants reported feeling good post-workout, reinforcing motivation. At ACE, we are committed to sharing evidence-based health and fitness to help people move more and live healthier lives. This research underscores how simple, accessible routines like 12-3-30 can make a meaningful impact! Read the full press release and study here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CI3ELo

Its American Heart Month ❣️ Exercise and physical activity updates can help prevent or improve all the major risk factors that contribute to heart disease, including:  🔹High blood pressure  🔹Diabetes  🔹Obesity  🔹Unhealthy cholesterol levels Get tips to help make exercise a healthy habit in this ACE blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WEbBI9

This Black History Month, ACE honors the achievements and contributions of Black individuals throughout history and in the health and fitness industry. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive health and fitness community where wellness is accessible to all. Together, let’s celebrate Black leaders who inspire us and continue working toward health equity for everyone. 

Knowing how to exercise safely when air quality is bad is important for your overall health. Our new blog post explores how to make informed decisions about protecting your lungs while exercising outdoors using evidence-based strategies. Read the blog ➡️https://bit.ly/40SYnKo

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍🎊 ACE wishes you a prosperous and healthy Year of the Snake! This year symbolizes wisdom, transformation, and resilience— qualities that inspire us to continue empowering movement and well-being for all.   As we step into this new year, let’s embrace growth, set new goals, and support each other on our health and fitness journeys. Wishing you strength, success, and good health in 2025!

Do you know how to correctly perform an overhead press? ACE Expert, Christopher Gagliardi, recently shared his insight with PopSugar, Inc. on this important exercise to build arm and shoulder strength. Read the article ➡️ https://bit.ly/40fV3at