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    Work before glory  Nov 20, 2009
    Last weekend he took the American Council on Exercise exams for personal trainer certification. "I don't know what I would do with myself if I couldn't exercise," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Exercise Study Questions Fitness Benefits Of 'Wii Fit'  Nov 18, 2009
    (USA TODAY) -- The intensity of an exercise program on Nintendo's highly popular fitness title Wii Fit amounts to a "very, very mild workout," says a study from the American Council on Exercise. "I guess anything is better than nothing, but we were a little bit underwhelmed with the exercise intensity of some of the exercises," says John Porcari, lead researcher at the University of Wisconsin Lacrosse Exercise and Health Program, in a statement. (W-USA News, DC)

    When same and steady doesnt cut it  Nov 10, 2009
    After an intensity workout, it takes longer for your body to recover and cool down, so it will continue to burn more calories, says Pete McCall, exercise physiologist with the San Diego-based American Council on Exercise (ACE). The first 15 to 30 minutes after you finish a hard interval workout is the time to eat that Danish with your coffee. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    YMCA to offer one-day special Oct. 29 to help with healthy resolutions before the holiday binge begins  Oct 29, 2009
    Stacey Alvarez has recently joined the YMCA after receiving her personal training certification from the American Council on Exercise. She is also certified with the Aquatic and Fitness Professional Association International to teach land and aquatics aerobics. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Hula Hoops: From Child's Play to Real Exercise  Sep 26, 2009
    "Anything that gets people off the couch and burning calories is a good thing," says Pete McCall, an exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise. "Hooping can be a good way to mix up your routine and keep it from being boring.". (Time.com)

    Don't Believe Women's Weight-Lifting Myths  Sep 23, 2009
    The American Council on Exercise says that weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss and recommends adding strength training to an exercise routine at least two days a week ... If going to the gym is not an option for you, the American Council on Exercise features an for arm weight lifting exercises such as triceps extensions and triceps kickback that work the triceps. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Chasing kids not workout it seems  Sep 16, 2009
    and a spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. And when youngsters are active on their own at sports practice, moms might consider walking around the track or field, asking other mothers to join in for company, Merrill says. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Kettlebells: Latest Fitness Trend or Fad?  Sep 8, 2009
    But since they were named one of the in December by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), which does a yearly survey of fitness experts and personal trainers, you have likely heard more about this conditioning method and, perhaps, even seen them in weight rooms and gyms. A kettlebell is often described as looking like a cannonball with a thick suitcase handle attached. (ABC News)

    New fitness boot camp opens in Tubac  Aug 20, 2009
    Both women have the background to do the job and are certified by the American Council on Exercise. Nigbur is an ACE certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and Valdiviezo, too, is an ACE certified group fitness instructor as well as an ACE nutrition consultant. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Shoes' toning claims draw experts' doubts  Aug 15, 2009
    "Everyone's study is really self-sponsored study, so there hasn't been a lot of independent research," said McCall from the American Council on Exercise. Share this on. (CNN)

    Generations, 8-12  Aug 13, 2009
    Applicant must have one of the following certifications, or be willing to obtain one: International Council on Active Aging, YMCA, College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise or National Academy of Sports Medicine. Duties include teaching a one-hour class, three times a week, to a group that could reach 15 participants. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    Gym Class Injuries Up 150 Percent  Aug 5, 2009
    Pete McCall, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise, said he thinks that gym class injuries are increasing because young children are being taught how to play sports rather than being given basic training in movement and body awareness in elementary school ... D., principal investigator, Center for Injury Research and Policy, Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio; Pete McCall, M.S., exercise physiologist, American Council on Exercise, San... (MEDLINEplus)

    Seniors going for the gold in Games  Jul 29, 2009
    "Younger people want to work out to look 15 years younger," said Pete McCall, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise, who coaches octogenarians. "Older people exercise to be able to go to the store, work in their gardens or play with their grandkids.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Worlds a playground with parkour  Jul 22, 2009
    It would be a huge mistake for beginners fascinated by the performances of elite parkour athletes on a TV show or Web video to take the sport too far too fast, cautions Jessica Matthews, a personal trainer and spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise in San Diego. Reuters file. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Recession hits waistlines, too  Jul 20, 2009
    If you re able to maintain a regular exercise program, it gives you a sense of accomplishment, said Pete McCall, an exercise physiologist and spokesman for the American Council on Exercise. What your employer does is really out of your control. (Boston Globe)

    YMCA fitness boot camp focuses on the total body  Jul 19, 2009
    Rade, who is certified by the American Council on Exercise and by National Strength and Conditioning, knows something about weight loss. He once weighed 340 pounds three years ago and is down to 240 pounds. (Glendale Star, AZ)

    The year's scourge of summer? Cankles  Jul 2, 2009
    Fabio Comana, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise in San Diego, sees the cankle awareness campaign as more of a marketing ploy than a surefire fix for chubby ankles. All they are essentially advocating is weight loss and cardiovascular exercise, which is what we recommend for anyone who needs to lose weight, he says. (MSNBC -- Health)

    After six months, a six-pack emerges  Jun 29, 2009
    But physiologist Pete McCall, of the American Council on Exercise, showed concern when he saw Dinant's before-and-after photo. While McCall neither met nor examined Dinant, and viewed him only through photographs, he noted that Dinant looked a bit "emaciated." Dinant says he has lost 3 pounds. (CNN -- Health)

    Training ground  Jun 22, 2009
    org), and American Council on Exercise (www. acefitness. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    How to Choose a Personal Trainer  Jun 21, 2009
    Some of the better known certifying bodies include the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Experience Beside the obvious idea of looking for a personal trainer with adequate training experience, one should attempt to find out what type of experience a trainer has. (Suite101.com)

    Becoming an ACE Trainer  Jun 20, 2009
    The American Council on Exercise Criteria for Certification. Becoming a certified fitness trainer though the American Council on Exercise (ACE) takes work, but obtaining the certification is well worth the effort ... An American Council on Exercise student can expect an exciting and exhilarating future as a fitness expert. (Suite101.com)

    UW-L grad student puts Perfect Pushup to the test  Jun 17, 2009
    And when gadgets are hot, the American Council on Exercise asks the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse s John Porcari to conduct research on the latest fitness craze and test the validity of its claims ... Exercise physiologists at the American Council on Exercise also used the Perfect Pushup and found the devices reduced stress on the wrist but also found it was harder to maintain a neutral wrist position. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    24-Hour Fat Burning From Exercise?  Jun 3, 2009
    The study findings are "dispelling the myth that you can create a 24-hour fat-burning situation after exercise," says Pete McCall, an exercise physiologist and spokesman for the American Council on Exercise. But, he tells WebMD, the findings were limited to exercisers who did moderate-intensity exercise, and for an hour or less. (CBS News)

    Working out the wrong way? 6 common workout mistakes  May 22, 2009
    American Council on Exercise. ACE lists the top ten mistakes people make in the gym. (WTVR.com, VA)

    HHK Entertainment's Hip-Hop Kidz(R) Brand Takes Center Stage With National After-School Dance Licensing Program, Social Network Website and Film, Music and Book Offerings  May 20, 2009
    " About Hip-Hop Kidz(R) Credited with producing over 45 independent films, Mr. Green and Mr. Bacino pioneered brand building for the young Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, over a ten year period developing the platform for their billion dollar brand. Revenue on the Olsens' Warner Home Video movies produced by Green and Bacino exceeds $30 million to date. Harold Weitzberg has been consulting with HHK Entertainment during its growth process bringing his 25 years experience in the marketing, sales,... (PR Newswire)

    Stretching before and after you work out  Apr 16, 2009
    "These get blood flow to specific areas that are going to be used and warm up core temperature, which is very important," said Ahluwalia, who's certified by the American Council on Exercise. bull} Just as important. (Boston Globe)

    Your Health: Can games like 'Wii Fit' really work it?  Mar 30, 2009
    "Some exercise is better than none," and "none" is what many people get, says Cedric Bryant, chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise. People who use exergames certainly move. (USA Today -- News)

    Health Tip: Asthmatics don't have to stop exercising  Mar 27, 2009
    The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions to help reduce your risk of an asthma attack while exercising. Keep your inhaler or other asthma medication nearby, in case you become short of breath during exercise. (KLAS-TV)

    Sit all day? Work muscles at desk or in corner  Mar 11, 2009
    Pete McCall Exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise, and a San Diego-based personal trainer: For clients who sit all day, I like to do three exercises. The first is a bridge, where you lie on your back with your feet on the floor, legs bent and push your hips up to the ceiling while squeezing the glutes. (Montana Standard, MT)

    No chairs: Students 'get the wiggles out' on exercise balls  Mar 8, 2009
    And because they don't have backs, the balls don't allow sitters to lean back and take pressure off the tailbone, said Fabio Camana, an exercise physiologist at the American Council on Exercise. "There are certainly some benefits to it," Camana said. (USA Today -- News)

    Stroll on down to stroller strides  Feb 28, 2009
    Boot camp workouts, circuit training programs, and a return to fitness basics round out the top 10 fitness trends for 2009 recently released by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). But the overarching theme for fitness in the New Year. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Bollywood-style dance classes drawing big crowds  Feb 20, 2009
    The American Council on Exercise says ethnic dancing, such as salsa dancing, belly dancing and now Bollywood dancing, is a major growth area for gyms and dance studios ... American Council on Exercise. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Bollywood dancing the next fitness fad?  Feb 20, 2009
    The American Council on Exercise says ethnic dancing, such as salsa dancing, belly dancing and now Bollywood dancing, is a major growth area for gyms and dance studios. The classes attract people who don't usually exercise, along with gym members bored by running on treadmills. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Exercise is in the cards  Feb 16, 2009
    To become a personal trainer, Wengle took classes through the American Council on Exercise to get a certificate. She started a personal training business with a partner about 18 months ago. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Danvers Fitness Studio expands upon Curves offerings  Feb 13, 2009
    Knight himself is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a certified boxing coach through USA Amateur Boxing. His credentials enable him to offer a variety of classes and programs not only for athletes looking for effective cross-training, but for novices as well as those who may need a program to support their physical rehabilitation needs. (Danvers Herald, MA)



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