A Step-by-step Approach to a Thriving Health Coach Career

I decided to become a health coach after searching for a midlife career change. I was drawn to the profession for many reasons, particularly the oppor...

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Fitness Warriors Fight to Reclaim Health

Take a moment to think about the healthiest person you know. What do they do on a daily basis to maintain this vitality? Perhaps you can imagine them ...

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How to Create Effective Treadmill Intervals

Treadmill group classes are popping up all over the country. Boutique studios such as New York-based The Mile High Run Club and Barry’s Bootcamp...

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How to Find a Job as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Congratulations and welcome to the ACE family! Now that you’re certified, you can start applying for jobs and making a difference by helping peo...

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7 Drills to Enhance Agility

Agility training isn’t just for athletes—it’s important for anyone who wants to move quickly and easily, and to improve their reflex...

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4 Tips for Successful Outdoor Workouts

ACE Advocacy and Outreach   Spring is upon us, and the warm sun and blue skies create a perfect backdrop for outdoor workouts. There is a lon...

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Meal Timing: What and When to Eat for Performance and Recovery

We all know that what you eat is important for good health, a strong immune system, and energy for and recovery from exercise. But what about when you...

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10 Reasons Why You Should Be Stretching

Flexibility training is an essential, yet often overlooked health-related component of fitness. Numerous studies support the short- and long-term be...

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How to Work with Clients Who Have Chronic Conditions

Working with clients who suffer from one or more chronic disease conditions presents unique and serious challenges. When it comes to training a client...

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Certifications, Certificates and CECs—What’s the Difference?

As a fitness professional, continual education is essential to grow and expand your skill set and knowledge base. Education comes in many forms. It ca...

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5 Cognitive Awareness Drills for Training Athletes

Neuromuscular training is crucial to helping increase awareness and decision-making on the field or court. It’s similar to agility, but includes...

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5 Yoga Poses Every Athlete Should Be Doing

Yoga is great for improving flexibility, but it also builds a strong and calm mind. For these reasons, it’s no surprise that athletes are increa...

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Creative Ways to Organize Sets

Designing a successful workout program can be like planning a vacation. Here’s why: When you want to plan a getaway, you first identify your fin...

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Handling the Dietary Supplement Conversation with Clients

“I saw an advertisement for a ‘fat blocker’ available at XYZ Supplements. Do you think it’s worth trying?” “My fr...

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Back to the Basics: How to Create Innovative Fitness Programs

Are you looking to improve your clients’ fitness routines? If you want to create new and innovative exercises, it’s time to get back to th...

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Ergogenic Aids: Foods That Boost Performance

It is said that abs are made in the kitchen. This same axiom applies to performance. Whether performing high-intensity intervals, strength training or...

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