Monday, July 31, 2017

5 Exercises for Stronger Legs

Your legs can do amazing things, including run, jump, kick, dodge, step, pivot, accelerate, leap, balance and turn, just to name a few. Plus, the lowe...

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Friday, July 28, 2017

Four Pilates Moves for Lean Legs

Pilates is well known for its ability to improve postural alignment and strengthen the core, but you may not realize that a regular Pilates practice c...

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One Weight Workout - Cable Machine

The functional training cable machine is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment because the adjustable cable pulley allows the user to move in a v...

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

7 Things to Know About Cryotherapy

Ice is often recommended as the first course of action for a minor muscle-related injury because it can help reduce swelling and improve blood flow to...

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Would You Make a Better Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor?

You’ve decided that you want to work in fitness, but you’re not sure which route to take: personal trainer, group fitness instructor or bo...

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Friday, July 21, 2017

5 TRX Exercises to Improve Balance

While balance has not traditionally been included in the four major components of health-related fitness—aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flex...

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

6 Foods That Help Fight Inflammation

Inflammation and anti-inflammatory are two buzz words you’ve likely heard quite often lately. When you hear the word inflammation mentioned in t...

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Boost Business with Recreation and Parks Departments

ACE Advocacy and Outreach   Public park and recreation agencies and exercise professionals share a common passion—that o...

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Friday, July 14, 2017

3 Tips for Getting More Clients

Many of us in the fitness industry remember beginning our careers degreed, certified and passionate about helping others. We quickly found, however, t...

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

3 Exercises Good Trainers Always Avoid

The fitness industry is forever changing. Walk into any storage closet in a gym, or even your home, and you’ll surely find a piece of equipment ...

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Monday, July 10, 2017

Hike Like You Mean It!: Take Your Hiking Workouts to the Next Level

Hiking a long distance requires stability, mobility, endurance and strength—and that’s just on the way up! If your clients are interested ...

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Friday, July 7, 2017

6 Ways to Improve Participant Self-esteem

Exercise can be a great tool to enhance self-esteem. While feelings of incompetency or negative comparison in the group fitness setting can actually d...

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

The DIY SUP Fitness Workout

Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get out on the open water for a fun fitness experience that will strengthen your body and challenge your bala...

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Updates to Health Coach Certification Exam Content Outline & Pre-requisites

Here at ACE, we’re committed to ensuring our education and exams evolve with the health coaching industry. We’ve made some changes to our ...

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Five Programming Tips for Faster Results

Fitness programming is complicated. With so many options, it can be tough to decide where to start and how to customize a client’s program for b...

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