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Quarterly Newsletter Update: CREP/USREPS Health Advocacy Efforts

October 09, 2024

CREP promotes policies supporting exercise professionals' integration into healthcare, advancing their role in disease prevention, wellness, and athlete safety.
Industry News

Preventing Tragedy in Youth Sports: The Crucial Role of Registered Exercise Professionals

September 04, 2024

Read about the urgent need for better oversight and safety measures in youth sports, and the importance of certified professionals.
Industry News,
Professional Development

A Guide to Understanding HSA/FSA Reimbursements for Exercise and Physical Activity

June 25, 2024

Get valuable insights from important IRS guidance on how to use tax-advantaged saving accounts and what pitfalls to avoid.
Industry News

Ensuring Safety in Youth Sports

April 25, 2024

This Youth Sports Safety Month, we acknowledge the vital role of Registered Exercise Professionals in safeguarding our athletes' health and success.
Industry News

Unlocking Health through Movement: How Registered Exercise Professionals Should Prepare for Healthcare Referrals

March 07, 2024

Attend our upcoming webinar on March 14th to learn how registered exercise professionals should prepare for healthcare referrals.
Industry News

The Importance of American Heart Month

February 16, 2024

As American Heart Month unfolds, we recognize the synergy between the call to prioritize heart health and the role of Registered Exercise Professionals.
Industry News

How Exercise Professionals Propel Your New Year's Resolutions to Success

January 19, 2024

As the New Year begins, many individuals embark on a journey to improve their health and fitness. Explore three ways exercise professionals can help!
Industry News

Fitness Influencers vs. Certified Professionals: The Case for Credentialing

November 07, 2023

In the fitness industry, credible certification is vital to consumer protection. This point is exemplified by a recent case involving a well-known fitness influencer.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Bone and Joint Action Week

October 16, 2023

During Bone and Joint Week, we recognize the role registered exercise professionals play in helping clients of every age improve their bone and joint health.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Active Aging Week 2023

October 05, 2023

During Active Aging Week, we recognize the role registered exercise professionals can play in helping older adults exercise in a safe, supportive environment.
Industry News,
Professional Development

National Exercise with Your Child Week

August 10, 2023

During National Exercise with Your Child Week, we recognize how registered exercise professionals can help model and encourage physical activity in children.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Rediscovering Fun Activities for a Healthier You

July 07, 2023

Be a Kid Again Day encourages adults to take a break from being an adult and revisit activities that they found fun when they were kids.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Embracing the Great Outdoors

June 28, 2023

National Great Outdoors Month recognizes that regular outdoor recreation is associated with positive health outcomes and better quality of life.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Honoring and Celebrating Cancer Survivors

June 20, 2023

Registered exercise professionals with cancer exercise specialty training can help guide cancer survivors through treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
Industry News,
Professional Development

New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day

June 01, 2023

Today is New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day, observed annually on June 1st. It is an opportunity for the 40% of Americans...
Industry News,
Professional Development

Using the Registry to Stay Competitive in the Market

June 01, 2023

Meet Josh Zaffino, a 20-year health & fitness industry veteran and the Training and Development Director for Arch Amenities Group.
Industry News,
Professional Development

National Mental Health Awareness Month

May 16, 2023

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Observed in the U.S. since 1949, it raises awareness and increases understanding about mental health.
Industry News,
Professional Development

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

May 03, 2023

Observed annually, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month promotes the importance of physical activity, physical fitness and sports participation.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Get Kids Moving for Every Kid Healthy Week

April 24, 2023

Every Kid Healthy Week is held annually during the last week of April to raise awareness about children’s health.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Make Every Move Count

April 17, 2023

April is Move More Month, which promotes daily movement. Created by the American Heart Association, it encourages people to make every move count.
Industry News,
Professional Development

How REPs Ensure Student Athlete Safety

April 07, 2023

Recognizing how registered exercise professionals can safeguard student athlete safety and well-being through proper training and credentialing.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Using the Registry to Find Registered Exercise Professionals

March 30, 2023

When making exercise referrals to qualified exercise professionals, Dr. Kampert places the highest priority on working with exercise professionals that he trusts. He seeks out exercise professionals based on their personal qualities, academic backgrounds, and credentials.
Industry News

National Athletic Training Month

March 17, 2023

Discover the differences between exercise professionals and athletic trainers in terms of their client base, credentialing, and work environments.
Industry News

Let's Talk About Obesity: The Role of Registered Exercise Professionals

March 03, 2023

Learn how registered exercise professionals can help individuals with obesity improve their overall health and achieve their health and fitness goals.
Industry News

Reflecting on Wise Healthcare Consumer Month

March 02, 2023

As we enter March, we reflect on some of the important discussions that surrounded Wise Healthcare Consumer Month in February. The American Institute for Preventive Medicine established this national health observance to help organizations reduce healthcare costs and absenteeism, and to help individuals improve their health and well-being.
Industry News,
Professional Development

Three Ways REP's Help People Pursue a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

February 09, 2023

February is American Heart Month—28 (or 29) days of shining a light on heart health. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, physical activity reduces the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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Elevating the Fitness Profession Around the Globe with Portability

February 03, 2023

Meet Alexis Batrakoulis, a certified exercise professional. He is a personal trainer, a group fitness instructor and an exercise physiologist. Internationally recognized for his work, he was named 2018 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, 2020 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year and 2022 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year.
Industry News

Three Reasons Why Hiring Certified Exercise Professionals is One of the Top Fitness Trends

January 20, 2023

January—a month of new beginnings—is also a time to look forward to what is coming in the new year. Every year since 2006 the American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Journal has surveyed exercise professionals around the world about their predictions for health & fitness industry trends in the coming year.
Industry News

Three Ways Exercise Professionals Can Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

January 06, 2023

Did you make New Year’s resolutions this year? If so, you are not alone. Every year, two out of five Americans set New Year’s resolutions. This year, one out of two Americans who made New Year’s resolutions resolved to exercise more in 2023, according to the Statista Global Consumer Survey.