American Council on Exercise
ACE Fit Facts, the latest in trends and workouts. Originally published in recent issues of ACE FitnessMatters, each tip covers a different topic related to health and fitness, including muscle strength, and weight loss.
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Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors
After surviving your breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, you may wonder, if you’ll ever regain your strength. Whether or not you were able to stay active during your treatment, regular physic...
High-Intensity Interval Training
Looking for a way to add variety to your exercise plan while taking your fitness to the next level? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a cardiorespiratory training technique that alternates br...
How to Train for a Marathon
The marathon is a 26.2 mile adventure and is seen as the ultimate test of character, discipline, and fitness by many. If you have your sights set on finishing a marathon, take a moment to learn about ...
Circuit Training Basics
Looking for a way to infuse your fitness routine with some new energy and excitement? Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just getting started with physical activity, circuit training is a grea...
From Physical Therapy to Personal Fitness
Graduating from physical therapy is a good reason to celebrate and there’s no better time to start a fitness program, even if you’ve never been physically active. Regular exercise will hel...
5 Common Fitness Saboteurs and How to Defeat Them
Ever have those days when you feel like the universe is conspiring to keep you from reaching your fitness goals? Even the most committed fitness enthusiasts face challenges to staying active. Sometime...
Energize Your Life with Strength Training
Are you living the life you want to live? Is a decrease in your physical strength and energy getting in the way of enjoying your favorite activities? Regular cardiovascular exercise is a well-known wa...
Using Technology to Get Fit and Stay Fit
Adopting a habit of regular exercise doesn’t require special equipment or gadgets. It can be as simple as putting on a pair of shoes and heading out for daily walks. For many people, that’...
9 Things to Look For in a Quality Weight Loss Program
Consumers spend billions of dollars each year on weight loss programs and products, and yet obesity rates continue to increase. With the huge variety of weight loss programs available, how can you cho...
Gathering Support for Your Active Lifestyle
Staying active and fit in a largely sedentary culture takes effort and, at times, may feel like more than you can handle. Even the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts and athletes go through times when...
6 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Lifestyle for Weight Maintenance
Achieving your goal weight is a big accomplishment, but don’t rest on your laurels. Maintaining a healthy weight requires a certain amount of daily vigilance and a commitment to good nutrition, ...
Helping Your Family Become More Active
What can you do when the people you love the most seem stuck in a pattern of sedentary living?Maybe you’d like to be more active, too? It can be tough to stick with a fitness routine when you&rs...
Are Your Running shoes hurting you?
Are you wearing the right running shoe for your foot type? When should you replace your running or walking shoes? Learn how to prevent shoe-related pain, so you can stay focused on your fitness goals....
20 Active Ways to Be Social at Work
You’d like to mingle more with your co-workers, but every opportunity seems centered around eating and drinking. Don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to integrate your healthy lifestyle wi...
Energize Your Work Day with an Active Commute
Interested in exercise, but not sure how to squeeze it into your busy schedule? Build it into your work day by making your commute more physically active. Besides saving on fuel costs and reducing env...
Save Money, Get Fit with Small Group Personal Training
Interested in hiring a personal trainer, but concerned about the cost of one-on-one training? Sharing the sessions and the cost with others is a growing trend. Small group personal training can help y...
Get Back in the Game with Cardiac Rehabilitation
Living with a heart condition can involve huge adjustments to your lifestyle, such as new ways of eating, new medications and even changes in your sex life. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Cardia...
8 Ways to Get Fit and Be Social
As you get older, it’s vitally important to maintain a strong social network and a physically active lifestyle. By merging your social life with your fitness program, you’ll get some exerc...
Couple’s Personal Training—Fitter Bodies, Stronger Relationship
Do you and your loved one regularly carve out quality time for each other? Are you both getting enough exercise to feel healthy, fit and energized? If the answers are not a resounding yes, couple&rsqu...
Staying Fit with Lung Conditions
Years ago, people with lung conditions were advised to take it easy, and sit out of strenuous activities. Thanks to medical research, those days are over.
It’s established that regular exercise...