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Wearables, Fitness for Older Adults Tipped as Top Fitness Trends for 2026

Wearable technology, programs for adults 65 and older and exercise for weight management are among the top fitness trends identified in ACSM's 2026 report.

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ACSM To Launch New Association Management System

Ahead of the system rollout, ACSM suggests membership renewals and recertification should be completed before February 13, 2025.

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2025 ACSM Survey Reveals Shifts Toward Tech and Wellness in Fitness

Survey: demand for tech, age-specific programs and mental health-focus, while influencer-led workouts and recovery therapies gain traction

DC Metro Area Is Home to America’s Fittest Cities, Index Finds

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., are the fittest cities in America.

Technogym, ACSM Partner on ‘Exercise in Medicine’ Initiative

Technogym, the Italian fitness tech and equipment brand, has been working with ACSM researchers since 2010 on disease treatment protocols.

Therabody Pledges $10M to Scientific Research, Adds Advisors

The investment and formation of a Scientific Advisory Board signal Therabody's commitment to creating scientifically validated products.

Experts Talk GLP-1s & Fitness Programming

Experts at the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Summit share how fitness professionals can tap into the synergy between weight-loss drugs […]

The Future of Fitness Education & Certification

Ahead of IHRSA 2024, execs from ACSM, ACE, ISSA and NASM share how they're educating the personal trainers and coaches of tomorrow.

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Wearable Tech, In-Person Fitness Continue To Rise in 2024

ACSM’s worldwide survey of fitness trends forecasts a return to in-person fitness and a rise in technology, among other predictions.

ACSM, IDEA Announce Joint Health & Fitness Summit for 2024

The newly created event will combine the strengths of the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute and the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit.