American College of Sports Medicine

The Top 10 cities in the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index stand out for creating environments where healthy living is a community priority.

How does your city rank? Find out here: okt.to/TqmFYg

Thank you to the @ElevanceFND for supporting this year's rankings release! #100FitCities

The ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) is seeking qualified volunteers to serve in key leadership and subject matter expert roles.

If you are passionate about advancing the exercise profession, influencing certification standards, and working alongside nationally recognized experts, we encourage you to apply!

Learn more and apply here: okt.to/ebD7KL

What does it take to optimize elite combat sports performance through science?

Dive into the cutting-edge research, innovative strategies, and science behind athlete success in this comprehensive ACSM course presented by the UFC Performance Institute!

Discover how evidence-based strategies are shaping the future of combat sports performance and athlete care 💪

Learn more: okt.to/uEDeGy

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare and education, how can educators prepare students for an AI-enabled workforce?

Join Wolters Kluwer next week for a webinar exploring practical approaches to integrating AI into teaching, encouraging responsible AI use, and strengthening critical thinking skills.

Gain real-world insights and actionable approaches to help students build the skills needed to succeed in an evolving healthcare landscape.

🗓️Tuesday, Nov. 10
🕑 2 p.m. ET

Learn more and register here: okt.to/IeHCKX

Myth: Lifting weights is unsafe for children and will stunt their growth.

Myth Busted!

Research shows that properly designed and supervised resistance training programs are safe for children and do NOT stunt growth or harm developing bones.

In fact, strength-building activities during childhood can support healthy bone growth, improve bone density and lay the foundation for lifelong fitness! 🦴🏋️

Learn more about youth resistance training here: okt.to/iJ19qI