2024 Annual Meeting Keynote and Named Lectures
2024 Annual Meeting Keynote and Named Lectures includes the following sessions:
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2024 Annual Meeting Keynote and Named Lectures includes the following sessions:
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In this course, Dr. Jonathan Stine will discuss the widespread public health issue posed by Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and the critical role of exercise in its prevention and management. He will provide an overview of the epidemiology and growing burden of MASLD and its…
There have been advancements in the pharmacotherapy treatment options for overweight/obesity, which are commonly referred to as anti-obesity medications (AOMs). This session will explore these AOMs and their effects on body weight, body composition, and other health-related outcomes. Moreover,…
Learn about population health, medical fitness and opportunities to get involved and become a leader in the industry.
This session will provide an overview of metabolic syndrome, discuss updated blood pressure guidelines and explain how resistance training can uniquely help prevent or manage metabolic syndrome. Most importantly, the session will give scientifically supported resistance training programming…
There has never been more opportunity for exercise professionals to become an enabled part of healthcare through both preventative and therapeutic care models. The development of the United States Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS) has created a utility for the verification of qualified…
More than 96 million U.S. adults (38.0%) have prediabetes (PreDM) and 36 million have type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Lifestyle changes have been shown to delay or prevent those with prediabetes from going on to develop T2DM, and individuals with T2DM also benefit significantly from a well-designed…
To bridge the gap between the fitness community and individuals living with chronic diseases, it is crucial to emphasize the transformative power of structured exercise as a cornerstone of effective disease management. By fostering collaborative partnerships between healthcare professionals and…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we leveraged Exercise is Medicine® on Campus (EIM-OC) at Michigan Technological University to provide critical physical activity resources to Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula. A team of students, faculty, and fitness professionals: 1) promoted physical activity…
An increasing number of researchers are using the measurement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in exhaled breath as a non-invasive way to study disease, chemical exposures, and more. This course covers the basics of VOC measurement and explores the potential to use this methodology on…
Based on the recently proposed research framework Network Physiology of Exercise, this course will present four perspectives on the impact of exercise, disease, learning, or mood on cortico-muscular, cortico-ocular, and inter-muscular network interactions.
Growth in the field of clinical exercise science has driven the need for increasing numbers of qualified, clinically trained exercise professionals. But what specific credentials are employers and fellow colleagues looking for in a new hire? Learn from a panel of experts as they analyze various…
Emerging sensing and biomotion detection technologies can aid in capturing real-world human movement. This course provides an overview of the existing biomotion sensing technologies, including smartphone-based sonar sensing technology, drone-based outdoor running gait analysis, and micro-Doppler…
The brain is broadly and unequivocally affected by physical activity. Despite existing gaps in the literature, we have the opportunity to improve brain health in older adults through evidence-based practice. This course will describe realistic and meaningful strategies for promoting the adoption…
In 2017, in an effort to address fitness and readiness issues, the U.S. Army developed the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System. The System provides education, coaching, mentoring, and outreach to improve, restore, and maintain resilience and performance of the total Army. The H2F System…
Interval training seems to be a safe, enjoyable, and time-efficient exercise modality for non-athletes while being one of the top global trends in the health and fitness industry. In this session, latest research findings will be presented focusing on the efficacy of interval training protocols…
People with intellectual disabilities (PWID) are motivated to improve their fitness. A 2020 Special Olympics survey found that among PWID who belonged to a gym, most attended regularly, with 74% attending at least twice per week. However, PWID continue to face many barriers to fitness…
Fitness professionals have been traditionally taught to “instruct” their clients - what to do, how much and how to do it. Unfortunately, this instructional model does not always address behavioral barriers – lack of motivation and confidence need to be overcome before a client successfully…
Working with clients impacted by obesity is not only a challenging task, but also a demanding lifetime mission for fitness professionals around the globe. In this interactive workshop, a bridge between scientific knowledge and skill application will be presented with a focus on hands-on coaching…
The information age has made knowledge extremely accessible, but it has also made it more difficult than ever to separate fact from fiction. This session will address hot button issues in the health and fitness industry and break through the barriers to truth and efficient results. Innovative…
This course will discuss the latest research regarding barriers to fitness for individuals with special needs and describe a community-based program designed to address those barriers.
As a result of rising health care costs, the quest for worker productivity, and stiff competition for employee talent, an increasing number of companies offer employee health promotion programs. Yet many organizations have struggled with engaging their workforce in programs designed to improve…
Technological improvements in bicycling may allow for innovative ways to incorporate physical activity into normal daily tasks. One such innovation is the electric bike (E-bike). E-bikes present an innovative, fun approach to active transportation and leisure activity that has the additional…