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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 and boosts productivity. Infographic developed

American Fitness Index: From Rankings to Results

The American Fitness Index is more than an annual ranking: it’s a tool communities can use to understand their strengths

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 now.

Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q3 2026

Dr. Vincent highlights the latest clinical research published in Current Sports Medicine Reports.

Hot Topic | Three Years Later: Obesity Medications Have Changed – Has the Exercise Profession?

The landscape of medications to treat obesity has rapidly changed since 2023 when we authored A Perspective on Anti-Obesity Medications.

Science Spotlight | Deadline Approaching for ACSM Foundation Research Grants

ACSM Foundation Research Grants – Deadline Quickly Approaching  Now is the time to apply for the numerous ACSM Foundation awards

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