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Rhonda L. Moore is an in demand fitness expert, who now has joined the elite fleet of JNL Fusion Master Trainers. Rhonda is a motivational cancer survivor, who is helping countless others achieve their life’s dreams through her top notch training and coaching. Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 Jennifer Nicole Lee ’s team has confirmed the newest JNL Fusion Master trainer to be Rhonda L. Moore of Odenton, Maryland. Rhonda L. Moore is a New York City Fitness Model Factory super star...
PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, has published seven new editions of their exercise science list in partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Several titles provide the content students and professionals must master to obtain multiple ACSM certifications, including ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist or ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise...
ROSEMONT, Ill., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools prepare for standardized testing this spring, school leaders, teachers and parents are focused on ensuring students are prepared to do their best. Research shows that regular access to better nutrition -- starting with breakfast -- coupled with increased opportunities for physical activity may help students reach their potential throughout the school year, which may lead to better performance at testing time and beyond....
NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Academy of Personal Training (AAPT) is now an approved provider of continuing education courses, having been recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. Harry Hanson, president and founder of AAPT, said "this is another feather in our cap, coming on the heels of receiving national...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The GENYOUth Foundation is joining National Dairy Council (NDC), the American College of Sports Medicine, the American School Health Association and the National Football League (NFL) to host the "Nutrition + Physical Activity Learning Connection Summit." The conference brings together leaders from the private and public sectors - including athletes, celebrities, respected non-profit organizations and leading iconic American companies - to...
Both practices may also help women lose weight more quickly post-baby and may put infant at lower risk of being overweight or obese later in life Indianapolis (PRWEB) July 16, 2012 Low or moderate exercise and healthy eating habits markedly decrease the likelihood of excessive gestational weight gain, according to research published in the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. This study, in the August edition of Medicine & Science in Sports &...
New, easy-to-use online system provides health and fitness professionals with more educational opportunities Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 The American College of Sports Medicine is now offering Continuing Education Credits (CECs) online. The new system offers more courses, provides the ability to record and track CECs online, and is conveniently accessible from any computer. The new online education platform can be accessed at http://www.onlinelearning-acsm.org. “ACSM is...
Experts prescribe physical activity to promote health, cut costs. Indianapolis (PRWEB) June 28, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), awaited amid much speculation for its impact on the act’s ongoing implementation, changes nothing about one fundamental truth, according to medical experts and scientists. Leaders of the American College of Sports Medicine point to physical activity and exercise as a powerful prescription for what’s ailing the U.S....
PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Concussions continue to affect all levels of athletics in the U.S., with an estimated 3.8 million recreation and sports-related concussions occurring in professional, collegiate and youth sports each year.(1) According to the American College of Sports Medicine, approximately 85% of those concussions go undiagnosed.(2) The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation today announced that it has partnered with world champion All-Pro quarterback Drew...
National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute and Datalys Center Announce Partnership Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) June 22, 2012 The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute (NYSHSI) and The Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention (Datalys Center) have joined forces to create a better environment for youth sports by furthering relevant research. At the recent annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, NYSHSI announced a Call to Action for a...
