Kevin McHugh COO of The Atlantic Club Selected for International Panel of Health and Fitness Specialists

Manasquan, NJ, July 07, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has selected Kevin McHugh Chief Operating Officer of The Atlantic Club, to join the ACE Industry Advisory Panel (IAP). The panel brings together an experienced group of experts from academia, and the fitness, wellness and recreation fields to solicit their opinions on trends, opportunities and initiatives to help provide future direction to ACE as it carries out its mission.

IAP Chair and ACE Board member, Michele Stanten, leads the group that is scheduled to meet two times per year.

New members of the IAP include:
Fred Hoffman, M.Ed., Paris, France
Rick Mayo, CEO, North Point Personal Training, Roswell, GA
Kevin McHugh, MBA, COO Atlantic Club, Manasquan, NJ
Brian O’Rourke, MBA, CEO Intergerus, Covington, LA
Amy Boone Thompson, National Director of Personal Training, Wellbridge, Englewood, CO

The new members will join existing panelists:
Robert Brosmer, COO, YMCA of Central Maryland, Towson, MD
Bonnie Castro, Health Educator, WebMD, Surf City, NC
John Graham, M.S., St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA
Steven Trotter, M.S.Ed, Assistant Director of Fitness, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
Antonio Williams, PhD, Assistant Professor, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

McHugh has over twenty years experience working in the health and fitness industry. "Fitness plays such a crucial role in preventing, controlling and reversing diseases that impact our community. I'm happy to take the experience I've gained at The Atlantic Club and work with ACE and the Industry Advisory Panel to drive innovation in health, exercise and fitness," said McHugh.

“The panel’s feedback is critical to the American Council on Exercise and our commitment to always offer the very best in certification, education and training to our fitness professionals,” said Scott Goudeseune, president, American Council on Exercise. “This group comes with a wealth of knowledge and real world experience. Their insights are invaluable when it comes to the ever-changing demands of the fitness industry.”

About ACE
Since 1985, American Council on Exercise (ACE) has evolved from a small nonprofit dedicated to educating people about proper fitness to a 50,000-strong network of certified Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, Health Coaches and Advanced Health & Fitness Specialists. As the largest NCCA-accredited nonprofit fitness certification organization in the world, ACE provides quality continuing education to professionals and conducts independent science-based research to protect all Americans from unsafe and ineffective products. Our goal is to inspire people to live their most fit lives through free fitness resources including workouts, nutrition information and expert advice. For more information, call (800) 825-3636 or visit ACEfitness.org. American Council on ExerciseE, ACE and ACE logos are Registered Trademarks of the American Council on Exercise.

About The Atlantic Club
Website: www.theatlanticclub.com
The Atlantic Club, Inc, established in 1977, provides a full spectrum of fitness programs and activities for the health, education and recreation needs of its members and the community in New Jersey. With two locations in Red Bank and Manasquan, the company offers cutting edge fitness facilities and services, including comprehensive exercise classes, mind-body programs, top personal trainers, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis/racquet courts, hiking trails, hot tubs, steam rooms, locker rooms and a café. Children are welcome to participate in our variety of sports programs including the Parisi Speed School, and a variety of summer camps. The club is also home to the Milagro Spa, a luxurious escape that caters to all relaxation and beauty needs. Total health and wellness begins at The Atlantic Club – Expanding Wellness, Extending Life.