ACSM Position Stands
Follow the links below to download PDFs of these position stand papers or to access online full text versions.
March 1, 2007 Exertional Heat Illness during Training and Competition [View PDF]
November 1, 2006 Prevention of Cold Injuries during Exercise. [View PDF]
November 1, 2004 Physical Activity & Bone Health.
March 1, 2004 Exercise & Hypertension. [View PDF]
March 1, 2002 Automated External Defibrillators in Health/Fitness Facilities. [View PDF]
February 1, 2002 Progression Models in Resistance Training for Healthy Adults. [View PDF]
December 1, 2001 Appropriate Intervention Strategies for Weight Loss and Prevention of Weight Regain for Adults. [View PDF]
December 1, 2000 Nutrition and Athletic Performance. [View PDF]
July 1, 2000 Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes. [View PDF]
June 1, 1998 The Recommended Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness, and Flexibility in Healthy Adults.
Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults. [View PDF]
Joint Statement: Recommendations for Cardiovascular Screening, Staffing, and Emergency Policies at Health/Fitness Facilities. [View PDF]
February 1, 2007 Exercise and Fluid Replacement.
May 1, 1997 The Female Athlete Triad. [View PDF]
December 1, 1997 Joint Statement: Diabetes Mellitus Exercise. [PDF]
June 1, 1996 The Use of Blood Doping as an Ergogenic Aid. [View PDF]
Weight Loss in Wrestlers. [View PDF]
January 1996 Exercise and fluid replacement
March 1, 1994 Exercise for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. [View PDF]
May 1, 1987 The Use of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids in Sports. [View PDF]
June 1, 1982 The Use of Alcohol in Sports. [View PDF]
