NASM Launches Peer-Reviewed Fitness Journal
The National Academy of Sports Medicine introduced a new peer-reviewed fitness journal designed to bridge the gap between academic research and practical gym floor applications. The journal makes evidence-based strategies more accessible to trainers and everyday athletes, reflecting the fitness industry's increasing embrace of scientific methodology. This launch comes as fitness brands increasingly incorporate research-backed approaches into their programming.
- The full name of the new publication is the *Journal of Fitness, Wellness, and Human Performance* (JFWHP). - The journal is led by Co-Editors-in-Chief Dr. Scott W. Cheatham and Dr. Guillermo Escalante, with Dr. Brian Sutton also serving as a co-editor. - It will be published biannually in partnership with KGL Meridian, a company that provides a range of services to the scholarly publishing community. - The journal's content is focused on "Actionable Science," aiming to translate scientific findings into practical strategies for fitness practitioners. - It covers a range of topics including fitness, sports performance, wellness, health promotion, nutrition, dietetics, sports medicine, and physical therapy. - Full access to the journal is exclusively available through the NASM One™ professional development platform, though abstracts and some articles will be public. - The journal's launch reflects NASM's long-standing, science-based approach to fitness, which is also embodied in its Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model, a five-phase system for client progression. - This move aligns with a broader industry trend of fitness brands establishing scientific advisory boards and backing their products and services with research to meet the demands of more informed consumers.
