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ACE In the News

  • Aug 2, 2023

  • Focus on abs: how long does it take to get them (World Nation News)

  • According to the American Council on Exercise, men should be somewhere in between 13 and 6%, while women should aim to stay between 20 to 14%.
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  • Jul 27, 2023

  • Low-Impact Workouts: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better (Everyday Health)

  • Resources We Love: Low Impact Exercise Education American Council on Exercise The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nonprofit organization that certifies health coaches and exercise professionals. Its website features many free resources, such as a blog and an extensive exercise database and library. Look here for ideas for low-impact exercises, along with detailed descriptions and photos.
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  • Jul 26, 2023

  • Which Exercise Burns the Most Calories? It Depends on You. (Men's Health)

  • The American Council on Exercise (ACE) provides a tool that includes more than 50 different activities, estimating calorie burn based on your body weight and the duration of the activity.
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  • Jul 24, 2023

  • 5 Reasons Why HIIT Lovers Are Opting for Lower-Impact Exercise (Shape)

  • High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an exercise strategy that uses alternating periods of short, intense exercise with less-intense recovery periods, explains Christopher Gagliardi, a San Diego, California-based scientific education content manager for the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Jul 19, 2023

  • The Kettlebell Abs Workout Will Transform Your Core Strength Fast (Women's Health)

  • ... in abdominal core strength, which was boosted by 70 percent (!), according to the study, which was led by the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jul 17, 2023

  • As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers of humidity – particularly for toddlers, young athletes and older adults (The Conversation)

  • W. Larry Kenney receives funding from the National Institutes of Health in the form of a research grant. He also serves on scientific advisory boards or panels for the American Council on Exercise, Nike, and GoodSport.
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  • Jul 16, 2023

  • How to Do the Pilates Hundred Exercise to Build Major Core Strength — No Equipment Needed (Livestrong)

  • Keep in mind that although this move does help improve circulation and increase heart rate for a good warmup, it probably won't increase your heart rate enough to be counted as cardiovascular exercise, a November 2005 study from the American Council of Exercise (ACE) points out.
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  • Jul 14, 2023

  • Building. Academic. Muscle. (Pennsylvania Western University)

  • “I am someone who needs to move to survive and be my best self, and competing in challenging sporting events gives me purpose and direction while challenging me to grow and evolve,” said Crockford ’20, senior product manager for the American Council on Exercise.
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  • Jul 14, 2023

  • Foods That Burn Fat to Accelerate Your Weight Loss (Sports Illustrated)

  • According to the American Council on Exercise, a normal body fat level for men could be anywhere from six to 24 percent, while a normal body fat level for women could range from 14 to 31 percent.
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  • Jul 13, 2023

  • Burn 1,000 Calories With This No-Holds-Barred At-Home Workout (Fatherly)

  • Drink approximately 7-10 ounces every 10 to 20 minutes during your workout, according to the American Council on Exercise, plus another 16-24 ounces per pound of bodyweight lost due to sweat when you’re done.
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  • Jul 13, 2023

  • Is “Fly Yoga” Worth It? Science Says It May Yield 6 Major Health Benefits (The Healthy)

  • A small study conducted by the American Council on Exercise found that participants who practiced aerial yoga over just six weeks lowered several common heart disease risk factors, including their blood pressure, body fat percentage, and resting heart rate.
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  • Jul 12, 2023

  • Over 50? Try This 6-Move Standing Pilates Workout for Better Balance (Livestrong)

  • These are the muscles that co-contract during a movement to protect the joint and maintain proper alignment, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Jul 12, 2023

  • Over 50? Try This 6-Move Standing Pilates Workout for Better Balance (Live Strong)

  • "Stabilizer" muscles co-contract during a movement to protect the joint and maintain proper alignment, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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  • Jul 10, 2023

  • What Is Muscle Fatigue vs Mental Fatigue? Here's the Difference (Runner's World)

  • Jacque Crockford, a San Diego-based certified personal trainer and senior product manager for the American Council on Exercise, shares her take with Runner's World.
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  • Jul 6, 2023

  • Ross Park Zoo's "Wild About Wellness" fitness classes (WIVT/WBGH)

  • In partnership with Binghamton University’s Health and Wellness Studies Department and the American Council on Exercise, the zoo is giving at risk individuals a chance to gain work force experience.
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