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HIIT the gym hard with this amazing AMRAP workout that combines strength and power movements that span across the entire foundational movement spectrum.

Amazing AMRAP AMRAP, or “As Many Rounds/Reps As Possible,” is a type of high-intensity interval training that has grown in popularity in recent years. Learn about the benefits of this fast and fun format, and check out a sample workout that you can use with your clients.

Take a look at what is trending in the fitness industry in 2018.

8 Fitness Trends for 2018 2017 is winding down and it’s almost time to flip the calendar to 2018, which is the perfect opportunity to gaze into the future and try to predict what will happen in the fitness industry over the coming year. Check out these eight trends, which represent opportunities for you to increase your kn...

Build successful momentum for the new year in just three days.

3 Days to Create a New You in the New Year As a health and fitness professional, people turn to you to help make positive changes. Learn how to maximize the enthusiasm many clients have at the start of the New Year by using ACE Pro Jonathan Ross’ three-day process for building success momentum. This simple process, which focuses on mindset...

Maximize your daily calorie burn with NEAT.

6 Things to Know About Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis While exercise is an important form of physical activity that can burn hundreds of calories at a time, other forms of physical activity, called non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), can play a significant role in helping to maximize the total amount of calories burned in a single day. Here are...

For a training program to continually be effective, it’s important to understand how modifying the three essential training variables impacts fat loss.

The BEST Resistance-training Program for Fat Loss Almost any resistance-training program will be effective in the short-term for modestly decreasing body fat (assuming proper nutrition is observed). For a program to continually be effective, however, it’s important to understand how to modify the three essential training variables that impact fat...

New year, new side hustle! How can you add ACE certified professional to your resume in 2018?

New Year, New Side Hustle: How to Become an ACE Pro on the Side If you have a passion for fitness and helping others, becoming an ACE Certified Professional could be a great side hustle for you, whether or not you have a full-time job. Here are some of the benefits of adding “ACE Certified Professional” to your resume in 2018.

ACE breaks down cholesterol and its purpose.

Cholesterol: Why We Need It It used to be that knowing your total cholesterol number was vital, because we were told that high cholesterol increased your risk for heart disease. Over time, we’ve come to learn that there’s far mo

Get your yoga practice started with this guide to sun salutations.

A Beginner's Guide to Sun Salutations Sun salutation or surya namaskar is one of the most commonly performed yoga series, and is believed to enhance posture, strength, mobility and focus. Learn how to tap into the benefits of this ancient series with this beginner’s guide to sun salutations. Pick the postures that work for you and ...

Sweat during sweatshirt season with this fall fat loss HIIT workout.

Fall Fat Loss: HIIT Workout As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season approaches, don’t let your fitness fall to the wayside. Make fall your new fat-loss season by incorporating this 20-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout into your routine.

Small decisions can add up to a healthy lifestyle. Here are five places to start.

5 Daily Moments to Make Better Decisions for Your Health Your daily health choices might seem trivial in the moment, but all those small decisions add up to either positive behavior change or a string of potentially health-harming habits. Here’s how to make the most of everyday opportunities to eat well and stay (or get) in shape.

What foods do dietitians eat to stay slim?

The Secret Foods Dietitians Eat to Stay Fit and Healthy Ever wondered what foods dietitians rely on for staying healthy? While some experts love particular foods for their flavor profile, others are drawn to certain foods for their versatility in the kitchen or nutrient impact on health. Here are a few under-the-radar food finds that dietitians in the kn...

Meal prep this weekend with these three steps!

3-Step Meal Planning on the Weekend As with any healthy change, taking an incremental-steps approach is the way to be successful. We know this is true of adopting a new exercise regimen or healthy eating routine, and the same goes for meal planning. Starting small, by planning out just one type of meal for the week, can prevent you fr...