Starting in the early 1980s, sugar was erroneously promoted as a healthy alternative to fat. At the time, many people believed that fat was the enemy, and that if you wanted to lose weight and prevent heart disease, you should consume a diet low in fat. This philosophy has merit, except that we replaced fat … Read more

Warm weather has finally arrived and with it the opportunity to get outdoors and explore. When traveling, it can be hard to maintain your regular fitness routine, but it’s a good idea to try to maintain at least some strength-based movement so you don’t lose all the hard work you have put in at the … Read more

Desk jobs, driving, swimming and carrying boxes all have one thing in common: the use of the arms and chest to perform the task. A large percentage of what we do in life is in front of us, making it common for the muscles in the front of our body to become hypertonic (i.e., shortened) and limiting chest, shoulder and arm flexibility.?  The pectoralis … Read more

ACE recently hosted a conversation in observation of both Black History Month and Heart Month that focused on strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Black community. The discussion was led by Anthony Wall, MS, Senior Director of Global Business Development and Professional Education at ACE. Joining him were Kinetra Joseph, MA, Director of the CDC Foundation’s Live to the Beat … Read more

Packing healthy school lunches can be challenging due to lack of time, your child’s food preferences and habitual patterns that often drive decision-making. For example, you may be in the habit of buying single-serving bags of chips and tossing them into the lunchbox. After all, it satisfies your kid’s cravings and makes your morning routine a bit easier—no decisions … Read more

Put your health first. Yes, first—above your kids, your partner and your job. The longer you go without taking care of yourself, the more severe the consequences.  Here are 10 ways you can put yourself first—with your family benefitting most. 1. Eat well. You can be a healthy role model for your kids – they follow … Read more

In the upcoming full-day ACE Health and Fitness Summit: Coaching and Training Women, happening on May 19th, attendees will get the pleasure of learning from Keli Roberts, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Group Fitness Instructor. Keli’ session will be on “Better Biomechanics: Effective Training for the Female Body.” This session will focus on smart … Read more

February is American Heart Month, a designation intended to remind people to focus on improving their cardiovascular health. What are the best ways to prevent cardiovascular disease? Can we make up for the sins of our youth by adopting a healthy lifestyle later in life? What is the best antidote for heart disease? This blog provides ideas and inspiration for helping you move more and be heart … Read more

Remember that New Year’s resolution you made back in January? If you’re like 35 percent of people, that goal has been broken for well over a month and you’ve returned to your old habits. While it’s natural for this to make you feel discouraged, it’s important to remember that no one is perfect and there’s … Read more

While you may not be suiting up to compete in the Paris Olympics, non-Olympians like you and me can learn a lot from the world class athletes who are. The same process that helps these champions hone their bodies and minds to set world records can actually help non-Olympians improve their health, fitness and overall … Read more