Why Should Pregnant Women Exercise?
By Lanay Mudd, Ph.D. Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policiesof ACSM. Dr. Mudd is an assistant professor in the department of kinesiology at Michigan State University. With a background in both kinesiology and epidemiology, her research focuses on maternal and child health benefits of physical […]
Beyond Sets and Reps
By Avery D. Faigenbaum, Ed.D., FACSM and Gregory D. Myer, Ph.D., FACSM Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM. Avery D. Faigenbaum, Ed.D., FACSM, is a Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey where his research […]
Strength Training Lowers Risk of Impaired Glucose Metabolism
By Karl Minges, M.P.H., and David Dunstan, Ph.D. Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policiesof ACSM. Karl Minges is a doctoral student at Yale University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. His researchinterests broadly relate to diabetes and cardiovascular disease and the role of […]
Why is Core Strength so important?
What if you could banish low back pain … prevent falls … and increase flexibility in just minutes a day?
Personal Trainers as Professionals
“When selecting trainers, the best criteria to use are their education, certification and training background, not whether they themselves appear to be fit.” – A discussion on certification and it’s role in the profession of Personal Trainer.
Relationship Between Vitamin D and Muscle Performance?
By Adam S. Grimaldi, Beth A. Parker, PhD, and Paul D. Thompson, MD, FACSM Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policiesof ACSM. Adam S. Grimaldi, B.S., is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington. He also is a […]
Commentary on Doping in Sports
By Gary I. Wadler, M.D., FACSM Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM. Gary I. Wadler, M.D., FACSM, FACP, FCP, FACPM, chairs ACSM’s Communications and Public Information Committee. He is a clinical associate professor of medicine at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine and […]
Barefoot Running?
An Active Voice Sports Medicine Bulletin By Janet S. Dufek, Ph.D., FACSM and Traci L. Delgado, SPT American College of Sports Medicine. Injury prevention in the running community is paramount for sports medicine practitioners. As running fads populate, it is important to understand underlying biomechanical processes in order to provide appropriate intervention and rehabilitation […]
ACSM Fitness Resolution: Every Body Walk!
Given that physical activity has been shown to help prevent and treat more than 40 chronic diseases, let’s resolve to help everyone get a healthy dose: Everybody Walk Everyday!
Walking As A Way of Life
The New wonder drug: Walking! Recommended dosage is 30 minutes a day, five days a week, but children should double that to 60 minutes a day, seven days a week
