Whether you are a newcomer to the fitness world and considering hiring a personal trainer to help you pursue your health and wellness goals, an experienced exerciser who has been working out on your own but looking to take that next step by hiring a trainer for the first time, or an ACE Certified Personal…
Refugee, prisoner, wine merchant, spy: Peter Sichel was many things in his long, colorful life, but he was probably most often identified as the man who made Blue Nun one of the most popular wines in the world in the 1970s and ’80s. At its peak, in 1985, 30 million bottles of this slightly sweet…
“Is this food healthy?” Health coaches and exercise professionals are undoubtedly familiar with this question from their clients.  A proposal from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to provide clarity to the standards for which packaged foods are eligible to be labeled “healthy.” The existing definition was adopted in 1994 and allows food manufacturers…
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently published a Call to Action Statement on COVID-19 Considerations for Sports and Physical Activity. Here is what ACE Certified Professionals need to know to put these recommendations into practice when working with clients. While there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to COVID-19, we…
Building a reserve of muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness during adulthood to offset the inevitable decline in markers of physical fitness as we age is a well-established approach for healthy aging. However, the decline in physical fitness does not begin during adulthood, but rather during the primary school years, when too many children become disinterested…
Key Takeaways This Q&A dives into longevity science and the science of aging in a very practical way. In addition to explaining the role of exercise in aging and providing tips for motivating and empowering clients through conversations about this trending topic, we explore exactly what types of exercise will have the biggest impact on…
Key Takeaways This blog explores 2025 fitness trends, identified by the ACE President and CEO, along with members of the ACE Scientific Advisory Panel. These experts also offer advice on how health coaches and exercise professionals can anticipate and take advantage of these trends to better serve their clients and expand their reach. Trends include: …
With flavors of both a bow tie and a cravat, the ribbed scarf knotted around the neck of Evan Naurais immediately stood out when we crossed paths in Paris on a Saturday in early February. It was a dapper finishing touch to a tactile outfit that also involved a fuzzy, olive green jacket and stylishly…
There was theater at Dior on Day 1 of Paris Fashion Week. Powerful glamour at AlaĂŻa. But for real-life dressing drama, nothing compared to the fashion show that took place in front of the luminous glass pyramid of the Louvre on the opening evening of the collections, as guests arrived for the museum’s gala Grand…
Identifying credible sources of evidence-based nutrition information for yourself or to share with clients can be a challenge, especially in the quickly evolving world of online influencers. The ability to separate fact from fiction is a vital tool for both you and your clients. Dominique Adair, MS, RD, has spent her career helping people help…