I often get asked, “How long do you work out for?” Many people assume that spending more time exercising is better, but it’s actually the right combination of intensity and time together that makes the magic. What if you had a recipe for creating a workout to fit whatever time you have? In many ways,…
The glutes include the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Together, all three muscles make up the largest muscle group in the entire body. Knowing what roles each glute plays in a golf swing and knowing how to use them will help your clients increase their stability, rotation, speed and power. A good golf…
Staying active has innumerable benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to building strong bones to boosting our mood. One of the very best ways for people of all ages and abilities to get moving is by walking. This isn’t just an effective form of activity; but it can also serve as a mode of transportation and…
Recovery from a tough workout is all about getting the right combination of rest and movement to circulate blood, but not so much movement that you are introducing a new challenge to the body. Here are four creative ways to do this: 1. Hot-Cold Contrast “Baths” All the rage among professional athletes, hot-cold contrast therapy…
Halloween is one of the scariest nights of the year—not because of the ghosts, ghouls and goblins that will be lurking about. Rather, it’s the large amount of candy readily available. You don’t need to take kids trick-or-treating or even have kids of your own to be tempted to snack on empty calories. After all,…
The year is almost up and there were plenty of workouts that challenged you and your client! See ACE’s 10 best workouts that will have you working up a sweat. 4 Deadlift Variations You Need to Try If building a lot of muscle mass is among your clients’ fitness goals, the deadlift should be one…
It’s that time of year again when I dust off the flux capacitor, fire up the DeLorean and take a trip to the future to see what the fitness trends will be in 2017. Whenever I’m at a large fitness event, such as the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) trade show or IDEA…
ACE Advocacy and Outreach  Imagine a world in which physical activity is the norm. Every individual has access to safe, affordable, and easily accessible opportunities to engage in physical activity where they live, work, go to school, play and worship. The National Physical Activity Plan—which includes a comprehensive set of policies, programs and initiatives…
Most people know that physical activity enhances mood, circulation, digestion and appearance. There is inherent reward built into staying active. Unfortunately, this knowledge isn’t always enough to get people off the couch though. Positive reinforcement is one way to help facilitate behavior change. Children, for example, are given stickers on a chart for helping with…
Is it time to mix up your clients’ programs? Partner exercises are a great way to add fun and interest to traditional exercises, while also creating a more stimulating environment. Here are some additional benefits: Increased socialization and team moral Enhanced confidence, trust and trainer-client relationship Stimulation for the mind Reduced boredom Improved program design…