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ACSM's Resource Library

From handouts to infographics, and from tips to reduce high blood pressure to exercise recommendations for pregnant women, the Resource Library houses ACSM’s resources and is searchable by topic, format and purpose. 

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American Fitness Index: Simple Changes Make a Big Difference | Infographic
Explore the economic cost of physical inactivity and discover how regular activity reduces healthcare expenses
American Fitness Index: From Rankings to Results

The American Fitness Index is more than an annual ranking: it’s a tool communities can

CCRB Call for Nominations: 2027 ACSM Certification Board Leadership and Subject Matter Expert Positions 
Shape the future of ACSM certification. Explore opportunities with the ACSM Certification Board and apply
Navigating the CAAHEP Accreditation Requirements: What Program Directors Need to Know 

To address concerns surrounding the upcoming CAAHEP accreditation requirements for ACSM-EP and ACSM-CEP exams, the

New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Growing Population 

By 2040, most cancer survivors in the U.S. will be over the age of 65.

Exercise Guidance During and Following Youth Cancer Treatment | Infographic
FITT-based (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type) recommendations to help clinicians and exercise professionals implement exercise

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University