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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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ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago

Two of the industry’s leading authorities unite to deliver an unmatched in-person learning experience for

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ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proudly announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald,

ACSM Certification Exam Testing Windows: What Faculty Need to Know

Starting February 2025, the ACSM Certification Board (CCRB) implemented a 3-month testing-window structure as a part of the new ACSM association management system (AMS) and to

Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | The Endurance Athlete: Opportunities and Limits 

Presented by: Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC.

Behind the Team: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Health and Performance of Elite Athletes | Infographic
Explore the economic cost of physical inactivity and discover how regular activity reduces healthcare expenses
Pregnancy Physical Activity Recommendations | Infographic
Explore the economic cost of physical inactivity and discover how regular activity reduces healthcare expenses

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