American College of Sports Medicine

Don't miss MSSE's featured article of the month ?? The loss of strength following skeletal muscle disuse is partly due to neural factors. In 'Neuromodulatory Contribution to Muscle Force Production after Short-Term Unloading and Active Recovery,' Martino and colleagues explored the neuromodulatory contribution of persistent inward currents (PICs) in force loss and recovery post-disuse. PICs were estimated from motor units' discharge activity via high-density electromyograms of the vastus lateralis muscle in 12 young males who underwent 10 days of unilateral lower-limb suspension (ULLS) and 21 days of active recovery (AR). PICs' estimates decreased by 33% post-ULLS and increased by 29% post-AR. These changes correlated (r=0.63) with a 29% reduction in maximal voluntary contraction post-ULLS and its recovery post-AR. The findings highlight the significance of central neuromodulation in force loss post-disuse and its recovery through resistance exercise, providing new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying muscle disuse and rehabilitation. Read the full text here: https://brnw.ch/21wMKo1

Don't miss our next From Around the Field webinar, "Bridging the Physical Activity Intention-Behavior Gap," with Dr. Ryan E. Rhodes! Ever wondered why New Year’s resolutions to get active often fall flat? Join us as Dr. Rhodes unpacks the science behind the gap between intentions and actions in physical activity. He'll dive into key factors that influence early adoption and long-term sustainability of active behaviors, including self-regulation tactics and the powerful role of habits and identity. ?? Thursday, Sept. 19 ?? noon ET Register: https://brnw.ch/21wMK4Z *1 CEC available with fee

??Giveaway: Win a copy of ACSM's brand new book: ACSM's Essentials for Exercise Oncology! All you need to do to enter is: 1. Be sure you're following our page! 2. Click here: https://brnw.ch/21wMxyB 3. Enter your email address. Giveaway closes on September 17, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. ET. Must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the United States or the United Kingdom to be eligible to win. This giveaway is supported by ACSM's publishing partner, Wolters Kluwer. Learn more about the book here: https://brnw.ch/21wMxyC

Future clinical exercise physiologists (CEPs), it's time to forge a path to securing a job post-graduation. If you’re a student who enjoys exercise testing and prescription, working with chronic diseases and their interaction with exercise, and conducting physical assessments such as body composition, flexibility, and strength, don't miss the next installment of the ExSci Careers Webinar series! Our presenters, Sandy Knecht, MS, ACSM-CEP, and Sadie Engelken, MS, ACSM-CEP, CCES, will be discussing their individual careers as CEP’s, current in demand specialties in the field, the multidisciplinary approach with other healthcare professionals, and more! Register: https://brnw.ch/21wMI0U **Webinar is FREE for ACSM Student members! Non-members may register for a fee.

In this week’s episode of the Healthy Youth Sports Podcast, we explore the Essential Role of the Athletic Trainer with Terry DeWitt, PhD, AT, ACSM-EP. Discover how athletic trainers contribute to the physical and mental health of student-athletes, and why their presence is critical in middle and high school sports. We also discuss the challenges schools face when they can’t afford full-time trainers and the strategies they can adopt to ensure athletes receive proper care. If you have any questions about the role of the athletic trainer and the value they bring to athletes, you cannot miss this episode! Tune in now! ?? ??? Listen on Spotify: https://brnw.ch/21wMz81 ??? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://brnw.ch/21wMz80 ??? Listen online: https://brnw.ch/21wMz82

The exercise profession must follow a specific pathway to establish a professional identity: 1?? The first step is requiring programmatic accreditation with a competency-based curriculum for students. 2?? The second step is providing board certification for students upon completion of an accredited program. 3?? The final step is to provide career advancement through continuing education. Following this path, like other allied health professions, will aid in establishing a professional identity and help the underutilized and recognized exercise professional become the qualified exercise professional or qualified healthcare professional. Learn more in ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal: https://brnw.ch/21wMyJG

??Giveaway: Win a copy of ACSM's brand new book: ACSM's Essentials for Exercise Oncology! All you need to do to enter is: 1. Be sure you're following our page! 2. Click here: https://brnw.ch/21wMxyB 3. Enter your email address. Giveaway closes on September 17, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. ET. Must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the United States or the United Kingdom to be eligible to win. This giveaway is supported by ACSM's publishing partner, Wolters Kluwer. Learn more about the book here: https://brnw.ch/21wMxyC

MSSE's featured article of the month ?? Peak exercise blood pressure (BP) predicts future cardiovascular events independently of resting BP. Antihypertensive medications are commonly used to control resting BP, but limited information is available regarding the influence of these medications on the BP response to exercise. In 'Chronic use of Antihypertensive Medications and Peak Exercise Blood Pressure in Adult Men and Women from the BALL ST Cohort', Idzik and colleagues report that individuals taking antihypertensive medications for >1 year are more likely to have an exaggerated exercise BP response. This effect was independent of resting BP in women but not men, highlighting the importance of examining sex differences in blood pressure control. Further, these findings suggest that exercise BP should be considered in the treatment of hypertension. Read the full text here: https://brnw.ch/21wMwLO

The Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) and ACSM are committed to supporting diversity in sports science and nutrition. The GSSI Diversity in Sports Science Award encourages research in exercise physiology, sports science, sports nutrition, and/or exercise psychology by underrepresented graduate students. Two graduate and two doctoral student awards will be given out. Submit your application by September 13! https://brnw.ch/21wMu8W *Must be an ACSM member to be eligible

Don't miss our next From Around the Field webinar, "Bridging the Physical Activity Intention-Behavior Gap," with Dr. Ryan E. Rhodes! Ever wondered why New Year’s resolutions to get active often fall flat? Join us as Dr. Rhodes unpacks the science behind the gap between intentions and actions in physical activity. He'll dive into key factors that influence early adoption and long-term sustainability of active behaviors, including self-regulation tactics and the powerful role of habits and identity. ?? Thursday, Sept. 19 ?? noon ET Register: https://brnw.ch/21wMrsU *1 CEC available with fee