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ACE In the News

  • Nov 17, 2023

  • Comfort and Joy: Sail through the holidays with your body, mind and spirit intact (US Today)

  • Exercise doesn't always have to mean a rigorous workout, says Sabrena Jo, senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Nov 15, 2023

  • What Are the Keys to Healthy Aging? (Silver Sneakers)

  • “Everyday life calls for movement,” says Damien A. Joyner, a San Diego–based A.C.E-certified personal trainer. He’s talking about the things you do regularly, like picking things up off the floor, grabbing a gallon of milk from the fridge, or carrying shopping bags inside from your car.
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  • Nov 15, 2023

  • Ab workouts for fab abs! 5 exercises to include in your fitness regime (Health Shots)

  • A study published in the American Council on Exercise listed out the best exercises, specifically for the stomach.
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  • Nov 14, 2023

  • Everything You Need to Know About Your Hamstrings (Men's Health UK)

  • New research published in the American Council on Exercise saw a team of researchers in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Cross examining the most effective exercises to strengthen hamstrings in a short space of time.
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  • Nov 14, 2023

  • Types of Stretching: 7 Different Techniques to Foster Flexibility (Everyday Health)

  • Static stretching is the most common type of stretching, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Nov 12, 2023

  • What Happens To Your Muscles When You Don't Eat Enough Calories (Health Digest)

  • According to the American Council on Exercise, your body needs a certain amount of energy from calories to sustain functions such as digestion and circulation.
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  • Oct 28, 2023

  • How your seasonal chores count toward your fitness goals (CBS News)

  • According to the physical activity calorie calculator on the American Council on Exercise's website, a person with a body weight of 170 pounds (77 kilograms) would burn 308 calories doing an hour of yard work, such as raking.
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  • Oct 27, 2023

  • Best Exercises for Stronger Shoulders (U.S. News and World Report)

  • By Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM
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  • Oct 22, 2023

  • Keen to tone your arms? A PT’s pick of the 8 best shoulder workouts to boost both confidence and strength (Marie Claire)

  • A joint study by the American Council on Exercise and the University of Wisconsin—LaCrosse tried to determine which exercises were most effective for strengthening the shoulder muscles.
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  • Oct 16, 2023

  • Why You Should Consider Physical Therapy Even If You Aren't Injured (Health Digest)

  • When you're sitting, your hip flexors shorten and limit the range of motion in your hips. With shortened hip flexors, your glutes can't engage properly to fully extend the hip when you stand up straight (per American Council on Exercise).
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  • Oct 13, 2023

  • The Best Home Exercise Bikes for Fun Workouts Anytime (Wall Street Journal)

  • To better understand the indoor cycling space and what consumers should look for when purchasing exercise bikes, I spoke with Jennifer Sage, founder of the Indoor Cycling Association; Olympic gold medalist and Zwift ambassador Kristin Armstrong; Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., president and chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise; and Joel Press, M.D., physiatrist-in-chief at Hospital for Special Surgery.
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  • Oct 12, 2023

  • What is metabolic conditioning and should I add It to my training? (Runner's World)

  • Glycolytic: This second energy system kicks in after the phosphagen system tires out –anywhere from one to 30 seconds, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Oct 10, 2023

  • What It Means If Your Mouth Tastes Like Blood After Working Out (Health Digest)

  • It can also be your lungs causing the issue, as in the case of exercise-induced pulmonary edema. Cedric X. Bryant, chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, told The Washington Post the blood taste in your mouth is "your body telling you that, 'You're probably doing a little bit more than what I'm ready to handle.
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  • Oct 8, 2023

  • This 15-Minute Metabolic Workout Burns Fat and Builds Muscle (Livestrong)

  • According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), your body converts energy from food into adenosine triphosphate, otherwise known as ATP, which is an immediate form of energy.
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  • Oct 4, 2023

  • What It Means When You Start Sweating Quickly After Beginning A Workout (Health Digest)

  • The American Council on Exercise suggests drinking 17 to 20 ounces of water a few hours before your workout to set up your body for high performance.
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