Posts tagged "American College of Sports Medicine"

Aerobics Fitness and Exercise

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as “any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature.” There are several things to consider with your cardiovascular (aerobic) activities: Frequency – How many days a week should I exercise? Duration – How Long Should My Workouts Be? Intensity – […]

ACSM Fitness Trends – Pilates Ranks High for 2010

The American College of Sports Medicine recently published a forecast of fitness trends for 2010, and it’s wonderful to see that Pilates training is near the top of the list! While Pilates was ranked #9 in the ACSM report, by my assessment of the top ten fitness trends it appears to me that many, if […]