01/19/2026
One size does not fit all when it comes to personal training! ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialists are professionals who meet all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and deliver specific and complementary medical exercise programs independently and in collaboration with other healthcare providers. They have expertise in conducting assessments and designing comprehensive health and fitness programs to help clients prevent and manage disease, avoid injuries, improve overall wellness and function throughout all phases of medical interventions, and return to desired activities following rehabilitation. ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialists apply the principles of exercise science, health coaching, nutrition, psychology, corrective exercise, therapeutic exercise, and pathophysiology to develop health and fitness programs for special-population clients with clinical issues (e.g., cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal) in order to facilitate lasting behavioral change and improve client health, function, and well-being.
