7 Different Types of Strength and Their Benefits

Are your clients following the right strength-training program to achieve their fitness goals? Increasing muscle strength is a frequently cited reason...

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How to Start a Fitness Studio That Creates a Lasting Member Experience

Does the following routine sound familiar? Get up early, get to work at your boss’ gym, train clients, eat lunch, train another hour or two, ge...

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The Foundational Building Blocks of Physical Literacy

Foundational motor abilities (FMAs) provide a foundational building block for the development of nearly every physical skill. A key component of thi...

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13 Healthy Grilling Recipes That Help Eliminate Carcinogens

As registered dietitians and summertime lovers, just the smell of the barbeque makes us happy. Not only do barbeques offer the chance to be with fri...

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20-minute Opposing Super Set Workout

When working with beginning exercisers, sticking to basic strength-training principles is a good approach to help them begin adapting to a new stimulu...

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How to Increase Physical Literacy Among America’s Youth

Physically confident and competent children are active for life, but far too many of America’s youth are physically inactive. Health and fitne...

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Does Your Heart Rate Really Matter?

How would you feel if I told you that I would give you $100, give or take $200? For years, this is not unlike what we’ve done with heart-rate t...

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7 Squat Variations That Will Strengthen Your Lower Body

Squatting is a foundational movement that most of us perform every single day. All over the world, people are squatting while doing everything from ho...

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Should You Be Eating More Fat?

  Have you heard the latest news? Fat may not be the villain of the dietary world that it once was. In fact, as research continues to shine ligh...

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The Causes and Effects of Physical Inactivity Among America's Youth

Eight-year-old Marcus lives in the city. Surrounded by busy streets and unpredictable strangers, “outside” has become an unsafe place to...

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7 Benefits of Heavy Resistance Training

For years only a finite number of dedicated fitness enthusiasts practiced a sure-fire method of achieving results from exercise: weightlifting with ...

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Improve Your Strength and Performance With This 5 x 5 Workout

Figuring out how to safely and effectively challenge your clients while helping them to achieve the results they want can be tough. Here’s a t...

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Passive Vs. Active Recovery: Which is More Effective?

Feeling sore? If so, you might not feel like moving, but in general that’s not the best thing. Passive recovery means stillness and inactivity...

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ACE's 30th Anniversary: Thank You From our CEO

Dear ACE Family,  In 1985, IDEA Health & Fitness Association created the IDEA Foundation as a means of providing a standard in aerobics in...

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6 Exercises for a Stronger Core

Your core consists of the muscles that stabilize the spine and hips, and includes all the muscles of the abdomen, back, glutes and upper legs. A stron...

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How to Coach the Vegetarian and Vegan Client

Plant-based eating is the elimination of meat and/or animal-based products. This alternative lifestyle is growing in popularity as more and more peo...

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8 Things Group Fitness Instructors Should Carry in Their Gym Bags

Group fitness instructors commonly teach multiple formats in multiple locations. Preparation is the key to presenting a smooth class and delivering ...

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7 Squat Variations That Will Strengthen Your Lower Body

Squatting is a foundational movement that most of us perform every single day. All over the world, people are squatting while doing everything from ho...

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The Causes and Effects of Physical Inactivity Among America's Youth

Eight-year-old Marcus lives in the city. Surrounded by busy streets and unpredictable strangers, “outside” has become an unsafe place to...

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Should You Be Eating More Fat?

  Have you heard the latest news? Fat may not be the villain of the dietary world that it once was. In fact, as research continues to shine ligh...

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ACE Pros Share Tips on How to be a Successful Studio Owner

Starting a business in the fitness industry requires more than personal training or health coaching experience; it involves a lot of time, planning, a...

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7 Benefits of Heavy Resistance Training

For years only a finite number of dedicated fitness enthusiasts practiced a sure-fire method of achieving results from exercise: weightlifting with ...

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Improve Your Strength and Performance With This 5 x 5 Workout

Figuring out how to safely and effectively challenge your clients while helping them to achieve the results they want can be tough. Here’s a t...

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Passive Vs. Active Recovery: Which is More Effective?

Feeling sore? If so, you might not feel like moving, but in general that’s not the best thing. Passive recovery means stillness and inactivity...

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ACE's 30th Anniversary: Thank You From our CEO

Dear ACE Family,  In 1985, IDEA Health & Fitness Association created the IDEA Foundation as a means of providing a standard in aerobics in...

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