1. Ding, sack swing, halters, gymnastican? I'm certain you will enjoy learning about these along with a variety of other novel pieces of exercise equipment by reading this issue's Health & Fitness From A to Z column, "The History of Exercise Equipment: From Sticks and Stones to Apps and Phones," by Matthew Parrott, Ph.D.; John Ruyak; and Gary Liguori, Ph.D., FACSM. I did not realize my backyard was so well equipped!

2. Making your list? Well, best to check it twice! This issue's Take Ten column, "10 Health-Related Conditions No One Wants to Have Over the Holidays," penned by James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM, provides interesting information regarding health conditions you and your clients may not be aware of.

3. Participant safety: Always our top concern! A must read for all health and fitness professionals and facility operators, "The New ACSM Recommendations for Preventing Cardiovascular Events at Fitness Facilities," written by Deborah Riebe, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-EP; Aaron L. Baggish, M.D., FACSM; Barry Franklin, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-CEP; Carrie Jaworski, M.D., FACSM; and Paul D. Thompson, M.D., FACSM, highlights important information from the recently released ACSM Expert Consensus Statement updating a 1998 Joint Position Statement from ACSM and the American Heart Association.

4. Upcoming Travel? Although air travel has been significantly reduced over the past 10 months, when the opportunity arises, it is best to be prepared. Christopher G. Berger, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, shares a variety of excellent tips in his feature article, "Fit for Flight – A Fitness Professional's Guide to Healthy Air Travel."

5. Consistency over time: Key to achieving long-term goals, perhaps easier said than done! This is especially true during the maintenance phase of a successful weight management program when far too many individuals lose focus. Christine Sperdute, M.S., DHSC, ACSM-CEP, shares some important insights in her feature article, "Grit: A weight Maintenance Tool for Health Coaches."

6. Have a client that tested positive for being negative? It is well known that negative thinking can easily detract from an individual's progression to goal attainment. Cynthia Allen, Ph.D., ACSM-CPT, discusses the positive effects that meditation can have on a client's health outcomes in her exceptional feature article, "The Potential Benefits of Meditation."

7. Need an alternative to the 1-RM test? Peter Ronai, M.S., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, ACSM-EP, EIM-III, in this issue's Do It Right column, reviews an excellent tool to consider using with your clients, "The YMCA Bench Press Test."

8. Behavioral contagion? An important topic for successful behavior change! Find out more by reading this issue's Enhancing Your Behavioral Toolkit column, "We Want to Talk About BS," by Liz Hathaway, Ph.D., MPH, and Mckenzie Gregg, MPH. You will gain some important insight and be entertained as well.

9. Conferences canceled, but virtual opportunities arise! Consistent continuing education is critical for every health and fitness professional to remain abreast of scientific changes and to maintain their certification(s). Although live learning opportunities are currently significantly reduced, Paul M. Gallo, Ed.D., FACSM, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP, ACSM-GEI, provides information regarding virtual opportunities in this issue's ACSM Certification column, "Recertification Tips while Staying at Home: What Every Professional Needs to Know."

10. Physical activity: A window of promotion opportunity! The world's experience with theCOVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate effect on those with preexisting chronic health conditions further emphasizes the importance of physical fitness. Important information from the American Public Health Association's Physical Activity subcommittee's expert panel is the topic of this issue's Clinical  Applications column, "Promoting Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic," written by Kristi McClary King, Ph.D., CHES; Kimberly Hartson, Ph.D., RN; Lindsay J. Della, Ph.D.; and Daniela Terson de Paleville, Ph.D.

11. Important considerations regarding return to play after COVID-19! All individuals, including athletes, are susceptible to theCOVID-19 infection. Although not definitive, this issue's Medical Report column discusses current thinking regarding the return-to-play process post infection. Be sure to read "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection: Returning to Sports/Physical Activity," written by Paul Sorace, M.S., FACSM, ACSM-CEP; James R. Churilla, Ph.D., MPH, M.S., FACSM, ACSM-CEP; Thomas Mahady, M.S.; and William O. Roberts, M.D., M.S., FACSM.

12. A unique curriculum! Dixie Stanforth, Ph.D., FACSM, and Jennifer Van Overdam, M.Ed., CHES, share the story of a unique curriculum and associated internship project that has been successfully implemented at Cabrini University in Pennsylvania. I am sure you will enjoy reading this issue's Celebrate Success! column, "Social Justice at Cabrini University."