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The childhood cancer survivor population is growing due to advances in diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities. Issues survivors face, such as accelerated physiological aging, reduced muscle quality, and cardiovascular health complications make a physically active lifestyle imperative to…
Cardiorespiratory fitness is increasingly considered a vital sign with proven value across the performance and health spectrum. Yet many widely used prediction equations to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness were not designed for today’s diverse athletic and clinical populations, leading to…
Exercise prescription for cancer surviviors has been guided by a binary framework that separates resistance training (RT) and aerobic training (AT). However, emerging evidence increasingly challenges this separation. In oncology settings, there are many that challenges highlight the need for a…
Discover the latest science behind exercise, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity in this cutting-edge course. Learn how a single bout of exercise can dramatically enhance the body's ability to regulate blood glucose and improve insulin action, delivering immediate benefits for metabolic health.…
Athletes who undergo Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) continue to show deficits in quadriceps strength after returning to sport and two years post-op (Peterson 2014). Recent research has aimed to understand what individual factors contribute to return of quadriceps strength post…
As machine-learning and AI–driven predictive models become increasingly prevalent in athlete monitoring, injury-risk assessment, and the optimization of human performance, there is an urgent need for guidelines to ensure their transparent development, supervised implementation, and…
Despite the well-documented benefits of regular physical activity, African American men with diabetes remain underrepresented in exercise programs, contributing to persistent health disparities. This tutorial course presents a case study that applied the 2017 ACSM Achieving Health Equity…
Increasing attention is focused on understanding the influence of maternal exercise on child health outcomes; however, there is a gap regarding the influence of maternal exercise on child muscle and bone health, as well as motor skills development. Knowing and understanding these relationships…
This symposium discusses three examples of research approaches that have advanced our understanding human skeletal muscle mitochondrial function in older age. Each presenter brings a unique perspective, ask different questions, and use novel combinations of methods to address their goals. Focus…
Social media and pseudoscience have a widespread influence on women’s health and exercise behaviors. Using a "Headline vs. Study" format, we will dissect popular fitness myths targeted at women and contrast them with current scientific evidence. This interactive, fast-paced session will help…
Although hydration is traditionally viewed through the lens of exercise performance, emerging research suggests that low habitual water intake—even without clinical signs of dehydration—may have broader implications for both athletic function and long-term health. “Underhydration” is a state…
Once thought of as “junk” due to their non-coding nature, recent findings have highlighted the importance of small RNAs (<200 base pairs in length) as biomarkers of health/disease and as regulators of downstream biological processes. The small RNA class contains regulatory elements such as…
Uncover innovative strategies to deliver exercise interventions to older cancer survivors, focusing on the development and implementation of new consensus-based exercise guidelines. With the growing population of older survivors, there is an urgent need to tailor recommendations that address…
The Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC) was designed to map the molecular responses to exercise among over 1800 sedentary adults, children, and adolescents who were randomized to endurance training, resistance training, or non-exercise control. Several features of the…
Explore the critical role of technology in expanding access to physical activity programs and promoting health behavior changes among older adults. As digital health tools advance, they offer new opportunities to overcome traditional barriers to care—particularly for individuals with chronic…
Intravenous (IV) nutrition therapy is being increasingly utilized by athletes and Service Members in an attempt to improve performance and recovery. Often these treatments are being administered outside of a medical/team facility and frequently are not disclosed to the athlete’s…
Osteoporosis is a global public health concern and yet exercise remains a poorly adopted prescription to target bone strength. Not all exercise is equal; bone responds to signals of high impact, shorter duration, such as jumping and hopping, the benefits of which are blunted post adolesence.…
A high-impact overview of self-report science tailored for sports medicine professionals will be provided. Aimed at translating essential survey design methods based on psychometric principles, the session will show how physical activity, mental health and other questionnaires can mislead or…
Aging adults are at increased Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) risk. Many suggest amyloid-beta and tau protein disturbances cause ADRD. However, pharmaceutical trials targeting these factors have shown limited effects. Thus, other factors likely drive ADRD risk. Cerebrovascular…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC) in the USA, Mexico and Canada (across 16 host cities) will expose players to diverse environmental challenges, including: (i) extreme heat; (ii) altitude; (iii) air pollution, seasonal allergens, and airborne illnesses; and (iv) travel. Alone or in combination,…
Physicians increasingly face chronic disease challenges that extend beyond medications and procedures. Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) bring expertise in exercise testing, prescription, and lifestyle modification, enhancing patient outcomes, reducing rehospitalizations, and improving…
Body composition has been a focus within the field of exercise physiology and energy metabolism for some time. The challenges of understanding how body composition influences health and performance have led to a variety of strategies, some misinformed. Furthermore, the conflation of body…
Adolescent running has grown in popularity, with nearly half a million US high schoolers participating in cross-country annually. About 40% of adolescent runners experience running-related injuries each year, with high injury recurrence rates. Despite this running-related injury burden, most…
Power training isn’t just for athletes; it’s essential for healthy aging. This session challenges outdated beliefs that equate aging with frailty and explores the growing body of evidence supporting power training for older adults. Expert scientists and practitioners will share the latest…
