In an effort to fight obesity, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched the ACE Health Coach certification.
“Fad diets, over-the-counter medication and gym memberships with limited guidance aren’t effective solutions for people who have lived their entire lives overweight or obese,” said Cedric Bryant, the chief science officer for ACE. “Those people don’t just need an exercise program or a diet plan. They need an expert who can guide and empower them.”
Intended for fitness, wellness, health care, human resources and allied health professionals, the NCCA-accredited certification emphasizes fitness, nutrition and the science behind true behavior modification. ACE Health Coach is designed to address a change in the way people view overall health.
“The ACE Health Coach certification reflects what we believe to be the true measure of health and well-being,” Bryant said. “Living your most fit life doesn’t come from just changing the way you eat or altering your schedule to include a few weekly workouts. To truly be fit physically as well as in mind and spirit means achieving balance, strength, agility, coordination and endurance in everything you do. Those Tools for Life, as ACE calls them, extend far beyond weight loss.”
Information about the ACE Health Coach exam and other certifications are available at www.ACEfitness.org.
