ACSM stands for the American College of Sports Medicine. It bills itself as “The largest sports medicine, and exercise science organization in the world.” Founded in 1954, it has over 20,000 members. Since 1984 ACSM has been headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The mission statement of ACSM is as follows:
“The American College of Sports Medicine promotes [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Health and Fitness’
January 1, 2008
Fitness Certifying Bodies
January 1, 2008
Sunbird Yoga
Thirty-five year old Lauren Carlotto has been practicing yoga since her mid-twenties. She initially began her career as a Pilates instructor before beginning training for her current position as a Registered Yoga Teacher and the owner of Sunbird Yoga Studio at 126 June Street in Worcester.
Yoga and yoga instruction has become her passion. “Noticing the [...]
January 1, 2008
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has been used by non-Western cultures for centuries. These health care practices that exist outside of conventional medicine have been growing in popularity around the globe. The list of CAM is ever-changing because as the practice becomes accepted into conventional medicine it is no longer considered CAM. While some practices [...]
January 1, 2008
Basic Workouts
There are a variety of group exercise choices for fitness enthusiasts of all ages. Some are very social, others really focus on the individual. By taking into account the atmosphere, instructor, time of day, and intensity of the class, each person is sure to find the right fit.
Aerobics is one type of workout [...]
