American College of Sports Medicine - Alaska

Medically integrated fitness centers feature enhanced professional expertise and programming necessary to safely and effectively assist people, especially those with chronic disease and multiple health risks. While safety and cleanliness were often already high priorities for medical fitness centers, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly brought those issues further into the forefront, along with other issues which must be considered as facilities re-open to their communities. David Flench, MBA, ACSM-CEP, EIM2, and Brad A. Roy, Ph.D., FACSM provide considerations for medical fitness facilities in this blog post: http://ow.ly/IhKa50BUS92

BRAND NEW: Fitness Center Re-Opening Playbook | An ACSM member-exclusive downloadable eBook

Author Bill McBride has over 25 years of experience leading and managing all aspects of commercial health clubs, medical fitness centers, residential, community, multi-tenant, and corporate fitness sites. Bill consults and speaks regularly on industry-related topics throughout the world. The COVID-19 Re-Opening Playbook provides examples of re-opening considerations for fitness center staff and managers to keep in mind as they prepare to reopen their facilities.

ACSM members can download the playbook and access additional resources here: http://ow.ly/LqxF50AfSYm

Not an ACSM member? Become one today: http://ow.ly/q06R50AfSYk

Save the date to your calendar! The ACSM 2020 Annual Meeting is going virtual. Content is free and earn CECs.

In response to the cancellation of this year’s ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congresses, the Program Committee introduces the ACSM 2020 Virtual Experience, which will be available beginning June 17. The Virtual Experience will deliver select content featuring the excellent presenters annual meeting attendees have come to expect.

All content will be free. A modest processing fee will be charged for CEC and CME. Some content will be exclusively available to current ACSM members.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/VDKl50zNA9J

In response to recent events and subsequent civil unrest, ACSM has released an official statement on diversity, equity and inclusion.

"Today, we have the opportunity to face this challenge together and to use our collective experiences and knowledge to make real and meaningful change."

Read the full statement here: http://ow.ly/aMB250zX1wu

In response to the cancellation of this year’s ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congresses, the Program Committee released new information regarding the delivery of content planned for this year’s meeting. ACSM remains committed to providing value to members and attendees by meeting their educational needs despite the need to cancel.

The committee introduced the ACSM 2020 Virtual Experience, which will be available in early summer. The Virtual Experience will deliver select content featuring the excellent presenters annual meeting attendees have come to expect.

Learn about the ACSM 2020 Virtual Experience: http://ow.ly/PPgK50zqZ8M

The ACSM member leadership and the Annual Meeting and World Congresses Program Committee have announced the cancellation of this year’s ACSM Annual Meeting scheduled for May 26-30, 2020.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/KMNn50z0p1M

ACSM Cancels 2020 International Health and Fitness Summit

The member leadership of the American College of Sports Medicine has announced the cancellation of its 2020 International Health and Fitness Summit scheduled for March 12-15, 2020 in Atlanta Georgia. The decision, which was made with the approval of the summit Program Committee, was made based on the rapidly increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the associated transmittal within and across communities.

Read the full announcement and find additional information: http://ow.ly/9eqc50yJ7to

Save the date for the next ACSM Brown Bag in Science webinar, "Navigating Performance Nutrition in Elite Collegiate Athletics during the Postseason."

Nancy Rodriguez, Ph.D., R.D., FACSM, will be discussing fueling for collegiate competition during the postseason. What does the science tell us about preparing for competition and recovery within the context of tournament play? How well does this correspond with practical considerations such as playing several intense games over multiple days, many of which require travel and effort to access usual or preferred foods? Dr. Rodriguez will provide interesting examples and insights from her work with the UCONN men’s and women’s basketball teams regarding how a sport nutritionist balances science and application.

Thursday, Mar. 19 @ noon ET
Register: http://ow.ly/TkPF50yIdJQ

Athletes and non-athletes alike need to develop a skill set that will improve "mental toughness" and allow them to develop a healthy mindset, particularly in the face of challenges.

Dr. Greg Chertok outlines a simple toolkit in this article: http://ow.ly/Wrca50xxJQr

Human Performance Lab | Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation | University of Alaska Anchorage The Human Performance Lab provides a number of health, fitness and performance tests for individuals from the community and UAA faculty, staff and students.