Annual Meeting session

May the Force Be with Youth

This D.B. Dill Historical Lecture honors the legacy of David Bruce Dill by connecting his pioneering work on human physiology to today’s frontier in pediatric exercise science: youth resistance training. The session highlights how early strength development serves as a foundation for health,…

About this course

2026 ACSM Annual Meeting D.B. Dill Historical Lecture

What you will learn

  • Analyze the role of early strength development in promoting health, performance, and resilience across the lifespan
  • Evaluate how youth resistance training can be reframed as a public health strategy to support lifelong active living