ACE Fitness Blog

• You Passed Your Certification Exam—Now What?

  The hours of studying and preparation have finally paid off with a passing score on your ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. So where do ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/PCrXenFDoGc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• Perfecting the Push-up for All Levels

  The push-up has long been used to develop strength in the arms, shoulders and chest. However, the push-up is also a great core exercise. During the ex...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/rrWE16f1EJA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• 3 Strategies for Evoking Meaningful Change in Clients’ Lives

  Recently, I was at a continuing education workshop with other personal trainers, and discovered I was the only person in attendance who also had an Am...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/R7rCrfQytM4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• Creating a Culture of WellnessCreating a Culture of Wellness

  Wellness is more than a concept or a series of isolated events. Wellness is a lifestyle and a culture. The term “wellness” itself can seem nebulous an...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/GNZ9t4YLnKA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• When Your Clients Reach Their Health Goals: What’s Next?

  In my role as a health coach, I have supported adults of all ages and backgrounds on their journeys to get fitter and healthier. My coaching practice ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/cHpUYHLw2Go" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• Is Weight Gain During Menopause Inevitable?

  As a health and exercise professional, you will undoubtedly encounter female clients who are experiencing menopause. Menopause means the permanent “pa...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/OfGnQA4AEZQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• 4 Things I Wish I’d Known in My First Year as a Health and Exercise Professional

  After 20 years as a health and exercise professional, I look back on my early years and sometimes marvel at how I made it. In an effort to help you ar...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/TAwKnQq0iJ8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• Do Kids Belong in the Weight Room?

  When it comes to kids and strength training, parents often want to know at what age their children should start lifting weights. Urban legends of stu...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/k897s-ZOoSQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• How Physical Activity Can Teach Kids to Love Their Bodies

  Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence is important for motor development and overall health and fitness. Additionally, solid physical...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/F4ZHr7MvixU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

• What Should a Personal Trainer Look Like?

  The &ldquo;standard&rdquo; image of a health and exercise professional is constantly evolving, much like the fitness industry itself, and concerns reg...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/acefitness/Fitnovatives/~4/_6P71Bxzmjg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>