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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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Balance, flow, and core strength infographic
Balance, Flow, and Core Strength
Learn how core training supports balance, mobility, and sport performance in athletes and older adults,
 Ten Benefits of Physical Activity as We Age 

Regular physical activity plays an important role in healthy aging, helping individuals maintain strength, mobility

Their Why, Our Role: CEPs in the Era of Obesity Pharmacotherapy

Weight loss starts with a question “Would you tell me more about why you want

How Much Protein Do You Need? | Infographic

What is Protein?  Protein is the primary structural component of the body. While it is

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

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