The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Diabetes Association, have issued new exercise guidelines for people with Type-2 diabetes. The ACSM American Fitness Index recognizes the increasing prevalence of Type-2 diabetes as a tremendous threat to the overall health and well-being of communities across the entire United States. For example, one of …
From the Field with Anne Graves
Anne Graves, MS, ACSM HFS, of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis shares her thoughts on the state of health and fitness in Indianapolis. Indy ranked 44th on the 2010 ACSM American Fitness Index data report. Graves also makes mentions of efforts by the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to help people live healthier, more active lifestyles. …
From the Field with Dr. Jim Pivarnik
In this video, Jim Pivarnik, PhD, FACSM, and immediate past-president of the American College of Sports Medicine shares his thoughts on how the ACSM American Fitness Index™ can help improve physical activity levels across the U.S. Dr. Pivarnik is a professor of kinesiology and epidemiology at Michigan State University and director of MSU’s Center for Physical Activity and …
From the Field with Dr. Felicia D. Stoler, R.D.
The second installment of From the Field features Dr. Felicia D. Stoler, DCN, MS, RD, FACSM, of Holmdel, N.J. Dr. Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, and expert consultant in nutrition and healthful living. In this video. Dr. Stoler comments on the state of health and fitness in the New York metropolitan area, how she’s …
