Six months to fitness Oct 8, 2009
There are three basic phases (from ACSM guidelines) that you undergo on your journey to fitness. The Initial Phase lasts from about one to six weeks depending on exercise history and your current activity and fitness levels. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Letter: Benefits of exercise haven been proven Aug 22, 2009
As a member/certified professional of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a health and exercise professional, I can affirm that the answer is a resounding yes ... ACSM just released an updated, evidence-based scientific position stand in early 2009 that proves these exact points. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Skip the flip-flops? Aug 19, 2009
The ACSM found that flip-flops force people to change their gait, which may explain the foot and leg pain that comes from wearing them for too long. This doesn't mean you should never wear flip-flops - just not all the time or when walking long distances. And replace them often, the ACSM says. (FOX61, CT)
Does stretching before or after exercise prevent injuries and soreness? Jul 6, 2009
Stretching reduces the tensile strength of the muscle and is at odds with the need to contract it forcefully to overcome the resistance and thereby strengthen the muscle, said Phillips, who is also co-author of the ACSM s Exercise is Medicine: A Clinician s Guide to Exercise Prescription. Bottom line: If you still want to stretch, do so gently and after you re well warmed up. (Boston Globe)
Training ground Jun 22, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009. Paul Knobloch, owner of Power Personal Training Inc. and Cynthia Johnson, trainer at Power Personal Training Inc., have transformed their lives through weightlifing and nutrition. (Erie Times-News, PA)
NUTRITION WISE: Cream cheese lacking as nutrient source Jun 3, 2009
According to the ACSM, strength training is especially important for adults over 65, so they should aim for two to three sessions each week. The new federal guidelines suggest that older adults who are unable to follow the general adult guidelines should be as active as their physical condition allows. (North County Times)
Denver's a good fit May 27, 2009
The Denver area ranks No. 3 on a list of the nation's "fittest cities," released Tuesday by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The ACSM's annual American Fitness Index report ranks only Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis-St ... The report, produced in partnership with , "is a snapshot of the state of health and fitness in America's 50 most populous metropolitan areas," the ACSM said in a statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Tampa ranks on fittest cities list May 27, 2009
Tampa area ranks No. 23 on ACSM, WellPoint fittest cities list - Tampa Bay Business Journal ... Tampa area ranks No. 23 on ACSM, WellPoint fittest cities list. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health Apr 14, 2009
"All forms of regular exercise provide important health benefits. But these data suggest there may be heightened benefits for those who make the exceptional effort and commitment," Williams said in an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) news release ... Research shows that even modest sessions of regular exercise, such as walking half an hour a day, can improve health, sustain quality of life and boost longevity, according to the ACSM.. (MEDLINEplus)
Tired of the Treadmill? Get out and Play Instead Apr 1, 2009
Get out and play instead, suggests a fitness expert who spoke at the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Annual Health and Fitness Summit in Atlanta. Play is "the perfect anecdote for when your exercise routine starts to feel like more of a chore than an activity of enjoyment," health scientist from Bethesda, Maryland, and ACSM faculty member Dr. Carol E. Torgan noted in a statement from the meeting. (MEDLINEplus)
Melrose People: Rebecca DiNitto LeSaffre Feb 14, 2009
I m a certified personal trainer through the (ACSM), a (NESTA) Certified , and a NESTA Certified Outdoor Fitness trainer. I also just got a SCW Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp instructor certification [from , formerly Sara s City Workout, which is based in Northbrook, IL. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Thirty Minutes a Day of Exercise? Better Think 50 Feb 12, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Greater amounts of physical activity than currently recommended may be necessary to prevent people from gaining weigh, and to help them lose weight and keep it off, according to updated guidelines issued by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) ... In a 2001 position paper, the ACSM recommended a minimum of 150 minutes per week (roughly 30 minutes per day 5 times per week) of moderate-intensity physical activity for overweight and obese adults to improve... (MEDLINEplus)
Think 30 minutes of exercise cuts it? Try 50 Feb 11, 2009
In a 2001 position paper, the ACSM recommended a minimum of 150 minutes per week (roughly 30 minutes per day 5 times per week) of moderate-intensity physical activity for overweight and obese adults to improve health; however, 200 to 300 minutes per week was recommended for long-term weight loss. "More recent evidence has supported this recommendation and has indicated that more physical activity may be necessary to prevent weight regain after weight loss," reads the ACSM's position paper... (MSNBC -- Health)
