Wearable technology continues as the #1 trend in the 2025 survey, nearly consistent with previous survey results since 2016 (#3 for 2018 and #2 for 2021). The field of wearable technology is constantly advancing and allows real-time self-monitoring and feedback from devices such as fitness trackers, smartwatches, heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking devices. These devices can provide information such as physical activity, health markers, sedentary behaviors, sleep, and even stress. Wearable activity trackers can support healthy lifestyle behavior change through goal setting, personalized coaching, or connecting with apps to provide actionable insights.

Blog

• February is Heart Health Month: How are you Monitoring Your or Your Clients' Hearts? 
• Fitness Trackers Can Be Fashionable and Functional by Paul Hibbing, Samuel LaMunion and Lindsay Toth  
• Sales of activity trackers booming, but more research is needed on their benefits by Carol Kennedy-Armbruster, Ph.D., FACSM

ACSM Journal Articles

• Comparative Analysis of ActiGraph Step Counting Methods in Adults: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis | by Toth and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• Does Wrist-Worn Accelerometer Wear Compliance Wane over a Free-Living Assessment Period? An NHANES Analysis | by LaMunion and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• A Device Agnostic Approach to Predict Children's Activity from Consumer Wearable Accelerometer Data: A Proof-of-Concept Study | by Weaver and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• A Critical Review of the Methodology Commonly Used to Estimate Cardiorespiratory Fitness | by Magal and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• HbA1c Reduction in Diabetic Older Blacks and Hispanics: A Study on Mobile Physical Activity Tracking | by Wu and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Prospective Validation of 2B-Cool: Integrating Wearables and Individualized Predictive Analytics to Reduce Heat Injuries| by Laxminarayan and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• Running-Related Injuries Captured Using Wearable Technology during a Cross-Country Season: A Preliminary Study | by DeJong and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Feasibility and Acceptability of Wearable Sensor Placement for Measuring Screen Time of Children | by Willis and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Detecting Sleep and Nonwear Data in the 24-h Wrist Accelerometer Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey | by Thapa-Chhetry and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• Time Trends in Physical Activity Using Wearable Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies from 1995-2017 | by Conger and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• Systematic Review of Fitbit Charge 2 Validation Studies for Exercise Tracking | by Irwin and Gary, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Wearables as an Aid to Cardiovascular Diagnosis in a Young Runner | by Roberts and Levine, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• Patterns of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Health Outcomes in Adults: A Systematic Review | by Brady and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• Free-Living Validation and Harmonization of 10 Wearable Step Count Monitors | by Park and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Player Tracking Technology and Data for injury Prevention in the National Football League | by Ghasem and colleagues, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• Fitness Watches and Nutrition Apps: Behavioral Benefits and Emerging Concerns | by Scheid and Lupien, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Wearable Monitors Facilitate Exercise in Adult and Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant | by Pottebaum and colleagues, published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews *Includes Journal Club
• Potentials of Digitization in Sports Medicine: A Narrative Review | by Rigamonti and colleagues published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• The History of Exercise Equipment: From Sticks and Stones to Apps and Phones published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• The Impact of Pairing a Wearable Movement Tracker with an Online Community Weight Loss Intervention by Wilson and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Establishing a Global Standard for Wearable Devices in Sports and Fitness: Perspectives from NEACSM Members | by Ash and colleagues, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• Revisiting Heart Rate Target Zones Through the Lens of Wearable Technology by Jennifer Scheid, PhD and Emma O'Donnell, PhD published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• A Framework to Evaluate Devices That Assess Physical Behavior | by Keadle and colleagues, published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews *Includes Visual Abstract
• Use of Wearables: Tracking and Retraining in Endurance Runners | by Moore and Willy, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
  
  

CEC Opportunities

• Using Wearable Sensors and Big Data to Identify Digital Biomarkers in Sleep, Health, and Exercise Performance |1 CEC
• The Evolving Science of Step Counts: What is my Device Telling Me about my Health? | 1 CEC
• Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment Course | 6 CECs
• Enhancing the Quality of Muscular Fitness and Balance Evaluation with Portable Movement Sensor Technology | 1 CEC

Webinars

• Maximize Wearable Technology with Your Clients  *Sponsored by POLAR
• New PAI Technology Prescribes Optimal Levels of Physical Activity *Sponsored by MIOGlobal 
• Increase Motivation and Engagement with Wearable Technology *Sponsored by POLAR
• Using Wearables and Technology to Encourage Healthy Behaviors presented by Christine Pellegrini, Ph.D., as a part of ACSM's Brown Bag Series in Science 

Mobile exercise apps continue to move up the list (#7 in 2024 and #20 in 2023) and seem to be a more important trend among exercise professionals with more experience. In 2023, there were 850 million fitness app downloads by nearly 370 million users. The upward trajectory of mobile exercise apps could be fueled by their complimentary nature with wearable technology (the #1 trend).

Ten Sought-After Functions in Workout Apps | Infographic

Articles

Development and Pilot Testing of a Telehealth Weight Loss Program | by Hales and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine

The History of Exercise Equipment: From Sticks and Stones to Apps and Phones| by Parrott and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®

Fitness Watches and Nutrition Apps: Behavioral Benefits and Emerging Concerns | by Scheid and Lupien, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®

Ally with Your Fitness App: Help Others Maintain Motivation with the WHY-WAY-DO Framework | by Segar, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®

Online Education

• Health Apps - What You Need to Know about Privacy and Security | 1 CEC
• Just Start, 1:1 Virtual Personal Training for Profit | 1 CEC
• New Advances in Body Composition Assessment Methods | 1 CEC

The development of fitness programs for older adults holds its place as the #3 trend. Regular physical activity for this population remains a critical strategy for maintaining overall health, preventing chronic diseases, improving quality of life, and the promotion of independent living.

Blogs

• Working with Older Adults? Don't Skimp on Strength Training | Garrett Kellar, Ed.D., ACSM-CEP, ACSM-EP, EIM3 *Member exclusive
• Muscle Strength Genotype Predicts Functional Capacity at Older Age | Elina Sillanpää, Ph.D. *Member exclusive  
• Capitalizing on Accelerometry to Measure Performance Fatigability in Older Adults | Nancy W. Glynn, Ph.D., and Yujia (Susanna) Qiao, Sc.M. *Member exclusive
• Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity for Older Adults | Jean-Charles Lebeau, Ph.D., CMPC
• Computational Neuroscience Approaches to Exercise Behaviors in Older Adults | Timothy P. Morris, Ph.D., and Arthur F. Kramer, Ph.D. *Member exclusive
• High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Enhances Neuroplasticity in Healthy Older Adults | Jason Neva, Ph.D., and Lara Boyd, P.T., Ph.D. *Member exclusive
• Physical Activity and Function in Older Age: It's Never too Late to Start! | Loretta DiPietro, PhD, MPH, FACSM
• How Exercise Promotes Brain Health in Aging | Jill Barnes, Ph.D., FACSM

ACSM Journal Articles

• The Principles of Exercise Prescription for Brain Health in Aging | by Heisz and Waddington, published in Exercise, Sport & Movement
• Exercise Prescription in Older Adults | by Tokumitsu and Barkley, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• The Seated Medicine Ball Throw Test for Older Adults | by Ronai and Gallo, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^® 
• Dose-Response Relationships between Objectively Measured Daily Steps and Mortality among Frail and Nonfrail Older Adults | by Watanabe and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine_®
• Physical Activity and Risk of Frailty in U.S. Women 60 Yr and Older | by Fung and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine_®
• A Physical Activity Intervention in Older African Americans: The PAACE Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial | by Newton and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine_®
• Development of a Novel Accelerometry-Based Performance Fatigability Measure for Older Adults | by Qiao and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine_®
• Framework to Classify Physical Activity Intervention Studies for Older Adults | by Baldwin and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Effect of Exercise Training on Blood Pressure in Health Postmenopausal Females | by Debray and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine_®
• Brain Structure and Function Predict Adherence to an Exercise intervention in Older Adults | by Morris and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine_®
• A Guide to the Assessment of Function and Fitness in Older Adults| by Thompson, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Acute High-intensity Interval Exercise Modulates Corticospinal Excitability in Older Adults | by Neva and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine_®
• Just What the Doctor Ordered: A Guide to Robust Assessment and Exercise Prescription in Older Adults | by Schlicht and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Potential Implementation of Reactive Balance Training within Continuing Care Retirement Communities | by Aviles and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• The Interaction between Mobility Status and Exercise Specificity in Older Adults | by Brahms and colleagues, published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
• Aging in America  by Byra, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Keep On: Staying Active to Promote Well-Being During the Golden Years  by Bushman and Goddard, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Do It Right: The Short Physical Performance Battery (Assessment)  by Ronai and Gallo, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Exercise Program on Falls Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults | by Thompson and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine

Resources

• ACSM's Exercise for Older Adults | Book
• Moving with Arthritis | Infographic 
• Being Active as We Get Older | Spanish Version | EIM's Rx For Health Series
• Being Active When Frail | Spanish Version | EIM's Rx For Health Series
• Strength, Power and the Baby Boomer by Kent Adams, Ph.D., FACSM, and Trish Sevene, Ph.D.

CEC Opportunities

• Physical Activity and Age-Related Cognitive Function | 1 CEC
• Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Exercise Response Heterogeneity during Aging | 1 CEC
• Performance Fatigability with Aging: Mechanisms and Task Specificity | 1 CEC
• The Role of the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report in Addressing Health Equity in Older Adults – How do we Move the Needle and Get Vulnerable Older Adults Moving? | 1 CEC
• Expanding Your Reach: Effective Exercise Training for Older Adults | 1 CEC
• Eccentrics for Functional Aging: How to Use Eccentric Training to Gain Strength and Reduce Injury | 1 CEC
• The Research, Relevance, and Reality of Brain Health: Science-Supported Strategies for Physical Activity in Older Adults | 1 CEC
• Older Adult Exercise: EIM | 2 CECs
• The Coming of Age of Resistance Exercise as a Primary Form of Exercise for Health | 1 CEC

Exercise for weight loss remains consistent as the #4 trend. Global rates of obesity have doubled among adults, with approximately 1 in 8 adults categorized as having obesity. Further, obesity rates among children and adolescents have nearly quadrupled in the past 30 years. While the benefits of exercise are positive regardless of weight status, regular exercise should be included as a part of a multicomponent strategy for the long-term maintenance of weight loss.

Blogs and Resources

• Navigating the Impact of New Weight loss Medications | Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., FACSM
• A Perspective on Anti-Obesity Medications | Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., FACSM, and John M. Jakicic, Ph.D., FACSM *Member exclusive
• Don't "Weight" to Focus on a Good Night's Sleep | Melissa W. Roti, Ph.D., FACSM
• Loss of Lean Tissue During Weight Loss Increases Weight Regain in the Long Term | Catia Martins, Ph.D., and Gary R. Hunter, Ph.D. *Member exclusive
• Mythbusting: Weight Loss | Blog, Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., FACSM
• Being Active for a Healthy Weight | Handout from Exercise is Medicine^®
• Facts on Childhood Overweight & Obesity | Article & Handout

ACSM Journal Articles

• Online Circuit Training Increases Adherence to Physical Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Men with Obesity | by Keshavarz, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
• Pivot from Pain to Productive: Conversations about Weight Management in Youth with Obesity | by Williams and Fischer, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• Development and Pilot Testing of a Telehealth Weight Loss Program | by Hales and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Lifestyle Strategies after Intentional Weight Loss: Results from the MAINTAIN-pc Randomized Trial | by Halliday and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Helping Children with Obesity to "Move Well" to Move More | by Tsiros and colleagues, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• Exercise/ Physical Activity in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Statement from the ACSM | by Kanaley and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
• Grit: A Weight Maintenance Tool for Health Coaches | by Sperdute, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Abnormal Exercise Test or CVD History on Weight Loss or Fitness: The Look AHEAD Trial | by Jakicic and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine *Includes Infographic
• Exercise is Key to Sustaining Metabolic Gains After Bariatric Surgery | by Gualano and colleagues, published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
• Consistent Morning Exercise May Be Beneficial for Individuals with Obesity | by Schumacher and colleagues, published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
• Cognitive Training: Associations and Implications for Weight Management and Translational Research | by Szabo-Reed and Connelly, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Observations of a Commercial Weight Loss Program on Physical Function and Selected CVD Risk Factors | by Rogers and colleagues, published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
• The Health Benefits of Exercise in Overweight and Obese Patients | by Garber, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
• Self-Regulation Strategies for Barriers to Weight Loss | by Kompf, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®

CEC Opportunities

• Rethinking Obesity Treatment with Fitness Pros as Key Leaders and Advocates | 1 CEC
• Stop the Stigma! Person-centered, weight inclusive approaches to start using with your clients now | 1 CEC
• Training the Adult with Obesity | 3 CECs
• Redesigning Personalized Interval Training in Obesity: The Hybrid Model | 1 CEC
• Exercise for Clients Taking an Anti-Obesity Medication | 1 CEC

After falling to #17 in the 2024 survey, traditional strength training moves back up the trends list to #5. Traditional strength training, a key tenet of ACSM’s exercise guidelines, incorporates equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells focusing on proper movement and lifting technique to improve or maintain muscular fitness. The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults complete at least two days per week of strength training, across all major muscle groups.

Resources

• Selecting and Effectively Using Free Weights | Downloadable Brochure 
• Resistance Training for Health | Infographic
• Technogym Q&A | Physical Activity as Pillar of Healthy Longevity | Blog

Videos

• Dumbbell Bench Press Technique Video
• Forward Lunge Technique Video (With Dumbbells)
• Teaching Barbell Movements and Implementing a Premium Strength Program

Do It Right Series

The Do It Right Series appears in every other issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®. The series on executing proper technique is written and demonstrated by Peter Ronai, M.S., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, ACSM-EP, EIM III, CSCS

• The Deadlift
• The Bench Press Exercise
• The Power Snatch
• The Barbell Row Exercise
• The Hang Power Clean
• The YMCA Bench Press Test

Articles

• Understanding the Deadlift and Its Variations by Clifton Holmes, M.S., published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Unilateral and Bilateral Exercise Movements: Considerations for Program Design by Charles Fountaine, PhD, FACSM, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Weightlifting Exercises for Lower-Extremity Power: An Alternative with Less Risk by Jim Schilling, PhD, ATC, CSCS published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
  
  

CEC Opportunities

• Resistance Training in Exercise Medicine | 4 CECs
• A Strong Approach for Overcoming the FoRE: Fear of Resistance Exercise | 1 CEC
• Minimum-effective doses of resistance training: small dose, big gains! | 1 CEC
• The Coming of Age of Resistance Training as a Primary Form of Exercise for Health | 1 CEC
• Beyond the Weight Room: The Importance of Skeletal Muscle in Health and Disease | 1 CEC
• Guidelines to Implement Resistance Training in the Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputee | 1 CEC
• Defining an Optimal Range of Motion in Resistance Exercises for the Shoulder | 1 CEC
• Do it Right: Teaching Barbell | 3 CECs

Resources

• High Intensity Interval Training | Downloadable Brochure
• The 7-Minute Workout | Infographic
• Interval Training for Cardiometabolic and Brain Health | Infographic and Visual Abstract
• Monitoring Aerobic Exercise Intensity | Infographic

Blog

• High-Intensity Interval Training: For Fitness, for Health or Both? by Kenneth Powell, MD, MPH, FACSM
• Interval-based exercise: So many names, so many possibilities by Marcus Kilpatrick 

Articles

• Benefits of Incorporating HIIT Programs for Individuals with Down Syndrome by Ware and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®
• Interval Training for Cardiometabolic and Brain Health by Gibala and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® 
• Aquatic Exercise for Health: Probing the Depths of HIIT for Cardiometabolic Training by Nagle et al. published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®
• High-Intensity Interval Training is Feasible in Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer by Coletta et al. published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
• High-Intensity Interval Training for Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention by Campbell et al. published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
• High-Intensity Interval Training: A Review of Physiological and Psychological Responses by Killpatrick and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®
• Meeting the Nutritional Demands of High-Intensity Interval Training by Raquel Garzon, M.S., R.D., L.D., and Christopher Mohr, Ph.D., R.D., published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®

CEC Opportunities

• Science-Based Body Weight Interval Training for Clinical Populations | 1 CEC
• Coaching HIIT: A Practical Approach to Programming | 10 CECs
• To HIIT or Not to HIIT? The Feasibility of Doing High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in Clinical Populations | 2 CECs

• Redesigning Personalized Interval Training in Obesity: The Hybrid Model | 1 CEC

Data driven training technology was added in 2024 and appears as the #7 trend for 2025. Data-driven training technology can help clients understand the physiological responses to an exercise stimulus in real-time. This type of training allows individualized coaching and instruction, even in a group setting where there may be various fitness levels. Exercise professionals also may leverage biofeedback (i.e., sleep, and heart rate variability) as critical components of training and recovery.

Online Education

• Enhancing the Quality of Muscular Fitness and Balance Evaluation with Portable Movement Sensor Technology | 1 CEC
• Emerging Health Technologies: Opportunities and Practical Applications for the Exercise Professional | 1 CEC
• Conducting Online Fitness Assessments in Exercise Oncology | 1 CEC
• New Advances in Body Composition Assessment Methods | 1 CEC
• Emerging Technologies for Evaluating Human Motion in Sports & Exercise Medicine | 1 CEC
• Using Wearable Sensors and Big Data to Identify Digital Biomarkers in Sleep, Health, and Exercise Performance | 1 CEC

• Natural Health: Access to Nature Improves Mental Health, Physical Activity and Chronic Diseases | Jessie Fudge, M.D., FACSM
• Being Active When You have Depression and Anxiety | Spanish Version | EIM's Rx for Health Series
• Moving More to Improve Mental Health: What City Officials Need to Know | Terrell W. Zollinger, DrPH
• Integrating Eastern Mindfulness Movements into Exercise Routines in the Era of the Pandemic | Zan Gao, Ph.D., and Yingying Chen, DNP, R.N.
• Mental Health Awareness and the Role of the Exercise Professionals | Zachary Zenko, Ph.D., and Andrea Lopez, Ph.D., MPH
• Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity for Older Adults | Jean-Charles Lebeau, Ph.D., CMPC
  
• Effects of Physical Activity on Mental Health in Vulnerable Populations | Jordan Taylor, MPH
  
• Is Adolescent Mental Health Impacted by Physical Activity and Digital Media Use? | Elina Engberg, Ph.D.

ACSM Journal Articles

• The Coming of Age of Resistance Exercise as a Primary Form of Exercise for Health | by Phillips and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Using Martial Arts Training as Exercise Therapy Can Benefit All Ages | by Sun and colleagues, published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
• Yoga Impacts Cognitive Health: Neurophysiological Changes and Stress Regulation Mechanisms | by Voss and colleagues, published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
• Breaking Up Sedentary Behavior Optimally to Enhance Mood | by Giurgiu and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• HIIT as a Tool for improving Mental Health and Cognition | by Heisz and colleagues, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^®
• Promoting Physical Activity for Mental Well-Being | by Cooper, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal^® *2020 Article of the Year
• Exercise arrangement is Associated with Physical and Mental Health in Older Adults | by Seino and colleagues, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise_®
• The Role of Exercise in Preventing and Treating Depression | by Schuch and Stubbs, published in Current Sports Medicine Reports
  

CEC Opportunities

• Exercise Prescription for Mental Health and Well-being | 1 CEC
• Mental Stability Through the Physical: We Need a Renaissance (D.B. Dill Historical Lecture, 2023) |  1 CEC
• The Mental Health Crisis: The Impact of Exercise and the Environment on Psychobiological Function |  1 CEC
• Exploring the Transformative Power of Trauma-Informed Care in the Health & Fitness Industry | 1 CEC

This training modality typically encompasses strength training to improve balance, coordination, functional movement, and endurance that reflect activities of daily living. This trend is particularly critical for exercise professionals working with older adult and clinical populations to establish exercise behaviors that support improved quality of life across the lifespan. 

Articles

• The Movement-Based Programming Method for Select Populations by Matt Kind, M.Ed., and Dixie Stanforth, Ph.D., published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®
• Ten Nice-To-Know Facts about Functional Training by James Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM, published in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®
• PRIME: A Novel Low-Mass, High-Repetition Approach to Improve Function in Older Adults by Allen and colleagues published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Blog

• Staying Independent Later in Life: The Role of Midlife Physical Activity by Barbara Sternfeld, Ph.D., FACSM

CEC Opportunities

• FMS (Functional Movement Systems): Move Well then Move Often presented by Lee Burton at ACSM's International Health & Fitness Summit 2018

This trend has moved up to the #10 spot for 2025. Health and wellness coaches utilize principles of behavioral science to promote health and lifestyle medicine programs. ACSM’s partnership with WellCoaches^® provides exercise professionals with access to evidence-based coaching tools to facilitate growth and promote change amongst exercising individuals.

Blogs

• Why Checking the Box to Exercise isn’t Sufficient for Your Health
• Doing What We Mean to Do: Following Through with Fitness Goals
• Building Client Connections with Beautiful Questions
  
• Goal Setting that Builds Trust and Self-Efficacy
• Client Challenge: Life-change Stress Leads to Overeating, Unhealthy Food Choices
• How Coaching Works for the Exercise Professional
• How Coaching Works: Exclusive Script
• Coaching Skills for Deep Empathy

Infographics

• Goal Setting that Builds Trust and Efficacy
• Building Client Connections with Beautiful Questions
• Breathing Your Way Toward Mental Clarity
• Five Practices for Staying Calm, Focused and Productive During the Holidays
• Assisting the Apprehensive Exerciser
• Supporting Your Clients' Emotional Needs
• First, You | Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers
• Working Across Generations
• Coaching Skills for Deep Empathy
• Social Determinants of Health

Videos

Online Education

• Foundational Behaviors for the Exercise Professional | 1 CEC
• Behavior Change Agent | 6 CECs
• Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches
• Flip the Script - Using Coaching Tactics to Maximize Your Client's Success | 1 CEC
• Supporting Physical Activity Lifestyle Change: The Application of Motivational Interviewing | 1 CEC
• From Fitness to Wellness to Well-Being - An evolution of Worksite Health Promotion | 1 CEC

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