ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal

We’ve all heard about getting 10,000 steps per day, but do we really have to? 👟 Erin Nitschke, Ed.D. gets to the bottom of this recommendation and dives into how many steps (and maybe even what kinds of steps) are really needed 🕵️‍♂️ Read the full issue: okt.to/kZwd1E

Celebrate 30 years of the ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal with us!🎉 In this ✨free✨ article by Heath Burton, PhD and Brad Roy, PhD, FACSM, read about how the journal got started, where it’s been, and where it’s going 🙌 Read the full issue🥳 okt.to/jSf8h1

📣 Check this out! Peter Ronai's students at Sacred Heart University are using the 2025 Power and Older Adults themed issue as a classroom primer😊 Check out the latest issue here: okt.to/3AunyL

EXTRA EXTRA! 📣 The March/April 2026 issue of the Health & Fitness Journal is out and filled with ready-to-use, science-backed tips, tricks, and materials 👏 Check out the full issue here✅ okt.to/gkRzaY

🚨Last call to register: Fitness Trends Webinar! Tune in to learn about the #ACSMTrends survey’s history, methodology & key findings + Q&A session w/the trends report authors. 📆 3/10 noon ET ✅ Earn 1 CEC + free for ACSM members okt.to/YGOyiu

Resistance exercise helps females live their healthiest lives! 💪 Read more about the Female Strengthspan in the Jan/Feb issue of the Health & Fitness Journal: okt.to/As2XTr

📣 Attention educators! In the latest issue of the ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, Sara J. Kovacs, Ph.D. breaks down how to use active learning to step up health and fitness education 💪📚 📖Read it here and take the quiz to earn 1 CEC! okt.to/mXZVK5

Why should we not only sit less but get moving more? 🚶 Heath Burton, PhD and Michael B. Dial, PhD review the evidence on the rise in physical inactivity and its impact on individuals' health 🫀 📖Read it here and take the quiz to earn 1 CEC! okt.to/9sTorB

Allow us to introduce our newest column, "Sets, Reps, and Science" 🎉 Led by our newest Associate Editor, Zachary Mang, PhD, this column will feature new findings in resistance training research with actionable solutions 💪 📖 Read it here: okt.to/f1rHMu

🚨NEW ISSUE ALERT🚨 This issue is jam-packed with information to help you kickstart the year and debuts a new column, "Sets, Reps, and Science"🎉 📖 Check out the full issue below 👇 okt.to/cyAFSh

Beyond founding the Celebrate Success! column for the ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Dixie Stanforth, PhD, FACSM is recognized as an inspiring mentor and leader in health and fitness education ⭐ Read more here ✨ brnw.ch/21wYjfx

In our latest issue, Grace T. DeSimone, BA, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-GEI breaks down functional training for older adults with example exercises you can use today! 👏 📖 Read more here: brnw.ch/21wYfbS

👀 POV: You just got your certification and are wondering, "What should I do now?" ⭐ Check out the latest issue of the ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal for key insights from Nicole Mendola on how to land your first job. 📖 Read here: brnw.ch/21wYbc2

The 2026 trends are out, but what do employers think? Find out in our latest issue 👇 📖 Read here: brnw.ch/21wY5bs #ACSM #fitnesspro #ACSMcertified

🌎 How have the ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends changed over the last 20 years? ✨ To learn more about the 2026 Fitness Trends, check out the link below! 🥇 brnw.ch/21wXzm3 What do you think the trends will look like over the next 20 years?

New 4 CEC course bundle! ✔️ How Mobile Exercise Apps Support Behavior Change ✔️ Functional Fitness Training & Traditional Strength Training ✔️ Ways to Distinguish Yourself as a Certified Exercise Pro ✔️ Exercise Training w/Chronic Kidney Disease ➡️ brnw.ch/21wXuFn

🤹 Is juggling the new go-to activity for health? Check out the latest issue of the ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, where Mary M. Yoke discusses the benefits of juggling on brain, heart, and muscle health ✨ 📖 Read the latest issue here: brnw.ch/21wWUdR

How much protein do older adults need? Find out in our latest issue, where Stella Lucia Volpe, Ph.D., RDN, FACSM, ACSM-CEP breaks down recommended protein intake for older adults to stay healthy and strong! 💪 📖Read here: brnw.ch/21wWSce

The top fitness trend for 2026, as predicted by thousands of fitness pros, is wearable technology! Wearable tech has held the top spot for 9 of the last 11 years, proving it's stronghold on the industry. Articles & resources for all of the trends: brnw.ch/21wWPSK

🚨 ATTENTION FITNESS PROS 🚨 Exercise is essential for the health and well-being of older adults, but do you know how to make it a safe experience? 📖 Read our latest issue to see the latest stats and tips for working with older adult populations: brnw.ch/21wWQlr