| EDUCATION Ph.D. - Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of New Mexico, May, 1994 Emphasis Health Promotion and Exercise Science M.A. - Physical Education, San Jose State University, August, 1980 B.A. - Recreation, University of New Mexico, May, 1974 HONORS AND AWARDS UNM Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 2003-04 Senior Exercise Physiologist, IDEA - The Health and Fitness Source (Media Spokesperson), 2003 - 2005 UNM General Library Faculty Acknowledgement Award, 2003 Lifetime Achievement, ECA World Fitness Association, 2003 International Presenter of the Year, Canadian Fitness Professionals, 1999 Researcher of the Year, The University of Mississippi, College of Education, 1999 University of Mississippi Faculty Achievement Award nominee, 1998 APEX ‘97 National Award for Publication Excellence in Technical Writing Awarded Distinction for Ph.D. Comprehensive Written and Oral Exams, 1994 1st Place Award for AAHPERD Exercise Video Contest, 1992 2nd Place Award for AAHPERD Exercise Video Contest, 1991 National Fitness Spokesperson for the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association's Commit to Get Fit program, 1990-93 Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award Winner, San Jose State University, 1988 President's Scholar Award Nominee, San Jose State University, 1988 Fitness Instructor of the Year, IDEA - The Association of Fitness Professionals, 1987 Honorary Chairperson of Santa Clara County's Dance for Heart, 1987-90 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1999 to present - Associate Professor of Exercise Science, The University of New Mexico, Coordinator of Exercise Science since Fall 2000. 1996 to 1999 - Assistant Professor, Program Director of Exercise Science and Graduate Coordinator of Wellness, The University of Mississippi. 1994-96 - Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science, University of New Mexico. 1993-94 - Part-time Instructor, University of New Mexico. 1989 to present - Contributing Editor to IDEA: The Health and Fitness Source. 1985-91 - Instructor, Activity Coordinator, Director of Aerobic Programs, and Computer Committee Chairperson in the Department of Human Performance, San Jose State University. 1981-84 - Exercise and Fitness Director at the Los Gatos Athletic Club. 1980-81 - Part-time Instructor, University of California at Santa Cruz and Evergreen Valley College. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP Refereed Journals Dalleck, L.C., Vella, C.A., Kravitz, L. & Robergs, R.A. (2005). The accuracy of the American College of Sports Medicine metabolic equation for walking at altitude and higher-grade conditions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19(3), 534-537. Maglione-Garves, C., Kravitz, L., Schneider, S. (2005). Cortisol Connection: Tips on managing stress and weight, ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 9(5), 20-23. Dalleck, L.C., Kravitz, L, & Robergs, R.A. (2004). Maximal exercise testing using the elliptical cross-trainer and treadmill, Journal of Exercise Physiologyonline, 7, 94-101. Akalan, C., Kravitz, L., & Robergs, R.A. (2004). VO2max: Essentials of the most widely used test in exercise physiology, ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 8(3) 5-9. Tekin, K.A., and Kravitz, L. (2004). The growing trend of ergogenic drugs and supplements, ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 8 (2), 15-18. Dalleck, L.C., DeVoe, D.E., & Kravitz, L. (2003). Energy cost and physiological responses of males snowshoeing with rotating and fixed toe-cord designs in powdered snow conditions. Ergonomics, 46, 875-881. Kravitz, L., Greene, L., Burkett, Z., & Wongsathikun, J. (2003). Cardiovascular response to punching tempo. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17, 104-108. Kravitz, L., Akalan, C., Nowicki, K. & Kinzey, S. J. (2003). Prediction of 1 Repetition maximum in high-school power lifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17, 167-172. Sweitzer, M.L., Kravitz, L., Weingart, H.M., Dalleck, L.C., Chitwood, L.F., Dahl, E. (2002). The Cardiopulmonary responses of ellipticl crosstraining versus treadmill walking in CAD patients. Journal of Exercise Physiologyonline, 5, 11-15. Hernandez, R. J. & Kravitz, L. (2003). The mystery of skeletal muscle hypertrophy. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 7, 18-22. Kravitz, L. & Vella, C. (2002). Energy expenditure in different modes of exercise. American College of Sports Medicine Current Comment, acsm.org/pdf/currentcomments/energy071002.pdf Mcglone, C., Kravitz, L., Janot, J.M. (2002). Rebounding: A low-impact exercise alternative. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 6, 11-21. Kravitz, L., Akalan, C., Nowicki, K., & Kinzey, S. J. Prediction of 1-RM in high school powerlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Submitted June 2001. Accepted for Publication January 2002. Kravitz, L., Greene, L., Burkett, Z., & Wongsathikun, J. Cardiovascular response to punching tempo. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Submitted May 2001. Accepted for Publication January 2002. Mayo, J., Kravitz, L. & Wongsathikun, J. Detecting the onset of added cardiovascular strain during combined arm and leg exercise. Journal of Applied Exercise Physiology. Accepted for publication for August 2001. Dalleck, L.C., DeVoe, D.E. & Kravitz, L. Physiological responses to snowshoeing. Journal of Sports Medicone and Physical Fitness. Submitted January 2001. Street, R. & Kravitz, L. (2000). The ways to print and broadcast media: Your guide to good publicity. ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal, 4, 7-11. Kravitz, L. & Stewart, C. (1999). A resource guide to career opportunities. ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal, 3, 15-18. Mayo, J.J. & Kravitz, L. (1999). A review of the acute cardiovascular responses to resistance exercise of healthy young and older adults. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 13, 90-96. Brown, S.P., O’Donnel, D., Kravitz, L., Beason, K. & Alvarez, J. (1998). Regression of oxygen consumption on heart rate during supported and unsupported deep water running in healthy mixed gender subjects. Sports Medicine Training and Rehabilitation, 8, 291-299. Kravitz, L., Robergs, R.A., Heyward, V.H., Wagner, D.R. & Powers, K. (1997). Exercise mode and gender comparisons of energy expenditure at self-selected intensities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29, 1028-1035. Kravitz, L., Heyward, V., Stolarczyk, L. & Wilmerding, V. (1997). Does step exercise with handweights enhance training effects? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 11, 194-199. Kravitz, L., Wilmerding, V., Stolarczyk, L. & Heyward, V. (1994). Physiological profile of step aerobics instructors. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 8, 255-258. Kravitz, L., Cisar, C.J., Christensen, C.L. & Sutterland, S.S. (1993). The physiological effect of step training with and without handweights. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 33, 348-358. Kravitz, L. & Furst, D. (1991). Influence of reward and social support on exercise adherence in aerobic dance classes. Psychological Reports, 69, 423-426. Peer-reviewed Professional Journals Kravitz, L. (2005). The growing problem of obesity. IDEA Fitness Journal, 2(10), 44-50. Robergs, R. A. & Kravitz, L. (2005). The role of cortisol in concurrent training. IDEA Fitness Journal, 2(9), 20-23. Block, P. & Kravitz, L. (2005). Exercise order in upper-body training. IDEA Fitness Journal, 2(8), 20-21. Kravitz, L. (2005). Lactate: Not guilty as charged. IDEA Fitness Journal, 2(6), 23-25. Kravitz, L. (2005). Improving balance and preventing falls with Tai Chi, IDEA Fitness Journal, 2(5), 21-23. Kravitz, L. (2005). New insights into circuit training. IDEA Fitness Journal, 2(4), 24-26. Block, P., & Kravitz, L. (2005). The “talk test.” IDEA Fitness Journal, 2(2), 22-23. Vella, C. A. & Kravitz, L. (2004). Exercise After-burn: A research update, IDEA Fitness Journal, 1(5), 42-47. Shedden, M. & Kravitz, L. (2004). Exercise and bone strength. IDEA Personal Trainer, 15(5), 34-37. Boutagy, T. & Kravitz, L. (2004). Periodization for personal trainers. Austrailian Fitness Network,18(2), 27-29. Kravitz, L. (2004). The effect of concurrent training. IDEA Personal Trainer, 15(3), 34-37 Maes, J. & Kravitz, L. (2004). Training clients with arthritis. IDEA Personal Trainer, 15(2), 27-31 Shedden, M. & Kravitz, L. (2004). Exercise-induced Asthma. IDEA Personal Trainer, 15(1), 37-39. Vella, C. A., & Kravitz, L. (2004). Staying cool when your body is hot. AKWA, January, 16-17. Kravitz, L. (2003). Highlights from the 50th annual meeting of the ACSM. IDEA Personal Trainer, 14(9), 18-21 Maes, J. & Kravitz, L. (2003). Treating and preventing DOMS. IDEA Personal Trainer, 14(7), 41-45. Kravitz, L. (2003). Multi-mode training for optimal exercise performance. Australian fitness network, 16(2), 43-46. Kravitz, L. (2003). Get creative with circuits. IDEA Health and Fitness Source, 21(6), 32-39. Conn, C. A. & Kravitz, L. (2003). The remarkable calorie. IDEA Personal Trainer. 14(4), 28-35. Kofoed, J. & Kravitz, L. (2003). ACSM Review: Progression models in resistance training. IDEA Personal Trainer, 14(3), 19-23. Dalleck, L. C. & Kravitz, L. (2003). Optimize endurance training. IDEA Personal Trainer, 14(1), 36-42. Overturf, R. & Kravitz, L. (2002). Circuit vs. periodized resistance training for women. IDEA Personal Trainer, 13(10), 28-33. Vella C. & Kravitz, L. (2002). Gender differences in fat metabolism. IDEA Health and Fitness Source, 20(10), 36-46. Overturf, R. & Kravitz, L. (2002). Strength trainng and flexibility. IDEA Personal Trainer, 13(8), 17-19. Nelson, J., & Kravitz, L. (2002). Super slow resistance training. IDEA Personal Trainer, 13(6), 13-17. Kravitz, L. & Dalleck, L. (2002). Physiological factors limiting endurance exercise capacity. IDEA Health and Fitness Source, 20(4), 40-49. Kravitz, L. & Boutagy, T. (2002). Exercise for low-back pain: The latest research. Australian Fitness Network, 15(2), 9-13. Vella, C. A., & Kravitz, L. (2002). Sarcopenia: The mystery of muscle loss. IDEA Personal Trainer, 13(4), 30-35. Paez, C. J., & Kravitz, L. (2002). Exercise vs. diet in weight loss. IDEA Personal Trainer, 13(3), 15-17. Dalleck, L. C. & Kravitz, L. (2002). Sports conditioning and fatigue. IDEA Personal Trainer, 13(1), 28-33. Vella, C.A., Kravitz, L., Janot, J.M., (2001). A review of the impact of exercise on cholesterol levels, IDEA Health and Fitness Source, 19(10), 48-54. Kravitz, L. (2001). Low-back stability training. IDEA Personal Trainer, 12(9), 17-18. Kravitz, L. (2001). Exercise and resting blood pressure. IDEA Health and Fitness Source, 12(7), 21-22. Janot, J. M. & Kravitz, L. (2001). Maximizing functional abilities in the older adult. IDEA Health and Fitness Source, 19(6), 39-45. Reynolds, J. M. & Kravitz, L. (2001). Resistance training and EPOC. IDEA Personal Trainer, 12(5), 17-19. Kravitz, L. (2001). Power abs. Austalian fitness network. 14(1), 16-18. Weingart, H. M. & Kravitz, L. (2001). Resistance training and bone mass. IDEA Personal Trainer, 12(3), 17, 19-20. Marks, D. & Kravitz, L. (2001). Hormones and resistance exercise. IDEA Personal Trainer, 12(1), 19-20. Kravitz, L. (2000). Exercise and psychological health. IDEA Personal Trainer, 11(10), 19, 21. Astorino, T. & Kravitz, L. (2000). Glycogen and resistance training. IDEA Personal Trainer, 11(7), 21-23. Weingart, H. M. & Kravitz, L. (2000). Recent key studies. IDEA Personal Trainer, 11(6), 24-31. Janot, J. & Kravitz, L. (2000). Training clients with diabetes. IDEA Personal Trainer, 11(5), 15-17. Frankel, C. C. & Kravitz, L. (2000). The weight belt controversy. IDEA Personal Trainer, 11(3), 15-18. Frankel, C. C. & Kravitz, L. (2000). Periodization. IDEA Personal Trainer, 11(1), 15, 17. Kravitz, L., Nowicki, K., & Kinzey, S. (1999). 1 RM Strength Testing. IDEA Personal Trainer, 10(9), 17, 18. Kravitz, L. & Malone, R. (1999). Training for weight management. IDEA Personal Trainer, 10(7), 17, 18. Kravitz, L. & Kemerly, T. (1999). The impact of strength training on the back. IDEA Personal Trainer, 10(5), 14, 15. Kravitz, L. (1999). The good, bad, and ugly of home fitness equipment. Wellness Management, 15, 1, 10. Kravitz, L. (1999). Fight to be fit. ACE Fitnessmatters, 5, 6,7. Kravitz, L. (1998). Elliptical trainers go head-to-head. ACE Fitnessmatters, 4, 11,12, 15. Kravitz, L. (1998). Consumerism and quackery. IDEA Health and Fitness Source, 16, 34-39. Kravitz, L. & Mayo, J.J. (1997). Aquatic exercise: A review. Part III. Selected topics of aquatic exercise. AKWA Letter, 11, 12, 23. Kravitz, L. & Mayo, J.J. (1997). Aquatic exercise: A review. Part II. Shallow and deep water exercise responses. AKWA Letter, 11, 7-8, 12, 31. Kravitz, L. & Mayo, J.J. (1997). Aquatic exercise: A review. Part I. Training effects of aquatic exercise. AKWA Letter, 11, 7, 12, 14. Kravitz, L., Mayo, J.J. & Chitwood, L., (1997). Fitness assessment part 5: Flexibility. IDEA Personal Trainer, 8(6), 50-54. Kravitz, L. & Heyward, V.H. (1997). Fitness assessment part 4: Body composition. IDEA Personal Trainer, 8(5), 19-23. Kravitz, L. (1997). Aerobic exercise vs. resistance training: Is this the battle of the fitness titans. IDEA Today, 15(6), 52-58. Mayo, J.J. & Kravitz, L. (1997). Fitness assessment part 3: Muscle strength and endurance. IDEA Personal Trainer, 8(4), 54-58, 60-62. Mayo, J.J. & Kravitz, L. (1997). Fitness assessment part 2: An overview of fitness assessment software packages. IDEA Personal Trainer, 8(3), 44-47. Kravitz, L., Chitwood, L., Mayo, J.J. (1997). The many aspects of fitness assessment. IDEA Personal Trainer, 8(2), 13-20. Kravitz, L. (1996). Resistance training: Adaptations and health implications. IDEA Today, 14(9), 38-46. Kravitz, L., Robergs, R. A. & Heyward, V. H. (1996). Are all aerobic exercise modes equal? IDEA Today, 14(4), 51-58. Kravitz, L. (1996). The age antidote. IDEA Today, 14(2), 28-35. Kravitz, L. (1996). The fitness professional's complete guide to circuits and intervals. IDEA Today, 14(1), 32-43. Kravitz, L. & Robergs, R. A. (1995). Is it genetic? IDEA Today, 13(4), 70-76. Kravitz, L. & Andrews, R. (1995). Fitness & the low back. IDEA Today, 13(4), 44-52. Kravitz, L. & Heyward, V. (1995). Flexibility training. Fitness Management, 11(2), 32, 33, 36-38. Kravitz, L. (1995). Exploring the mysteries of exercise. IDEA Today, 13(1), 48-55. Kravitz, L. (1994). The effects of music on exercise. IDEA Today, 12(9), 56-61. Kravitz, L. (1994). Understanding and enjoying research. IDEA Today, 12(9), 34-36. Robergs, R. A. & Kravitz, L. (1994). Making sense of calorie-burning claims. IDEA Today, 12(8), 27-32. Kravitz, L. (1994). Getting creative with resistance training. IDEA Today, 12(5), 46-55. Kravitz, L., & Heyward, V. (1994). The exercise & cholesterol controversy. IDEA Today, 12(2), 38-42. Kravitz, L. (1994). The facts of muscle. IDEA Today, 12(1), 30-33. Kravitz, L. & Wilmerding, V. (1993). Anatomy of a study. IDEA Today, 11(9), 34-40. Kravitz, L. & Kosich, D. (1993). Flexibility: A comprehensive research review and program guide. IDEA Today, 11(6), 42-49. Kravitz, L. & Robergs, R. A. (1993). To be active or not to be active. IDEA Today, 11(3), 46-53. Kravitz, L. (1993). Step safety. Canadian Network News, 6(28), 6-7. Kravitz, L. (1992). Exercises then and now. IDEA Today, 10(7), 39-42. Kravitz, L. (1992). Profiles in adherence. IDEA Today, 10(5), 42-46. Kravitz, L. & Heyward, V. (1992). Getting a grip on body composition. IDEA Today, 10(4), 34-39. Kravitz, L. (1992). Remember the rotator cuffs. IDEA Today, 10(2), 49-51. Kravitz, L. & Ekins, C. (1992). Integrate body and mind into your cool-down. IDEA Today, 10(1), 27-29. Kravitz, L. (1991). In praise of the proper lunge. IDEA Today, 9(10), 56-59. Kravitz, L. (1991). Support the knee. IDEA Today, 9(7), 55-57. Kravitz, L. & Deivert, R. (1991). The safe way to step. IDEA Today, 9(4), 47-50. Kravitz, L. & Deivert, R. (1991). Fabulous abdominals. IDEA Today, 9(2), 52-54. Kravitz, L. & Cisar, C. (1991). Turning back time: Exercise and aging. IDEA Today, 9(1), 28-36. Kravitz, L. & Evans, G. (1990). Jumping jack facts. IDEA Today, 8(10), 22-24. Kravitz, L. & Cisar, C. (1990). Resistance training techniques. IDEA Today, 8(8), 47-49. Kravitz, L. & Cisar, C. (1990). Warm-up techniques. IDEA Today, 8(5), 46-49. Kravitz, L. & Harter, R. (1990). Static and PNF stretches. IDEA Today, 8(3), 70-72. Kravitz, L. (1990). Training the pectorals. IDEA Today, 8(1), 68-69. Cisar, C. & Kravitz, L. (1990). Interval training for aerobic classes. Canadian Network News, 4(13), 8-9. Kravitz, L. (1989). Triceps training. IDEA Today, 7(9), 24-25. Kravitz, L. (1989). The upper-back muscles. IDEA Today, 7(6), 23-25. Kravitz, L. & Harter, R. (1989). The squat and the plie. IDEA Today, 7(5), 18-20. Cisar, C. & Kravitz, L. (1989). Interval training. IDEA Today, 7(1), 13-17. Kravitz, L. & Kutner, S. (1988). Training the abdominals. Dance Exercise Today, 6(6), 25-27. Kravitz, L. (1988). The power of body sculpturing. Canadian Network News, 2(5), 3-4. Kravitz, L. & Cisar, C. (1987). Worth the weight. Dance Exercise Today, 5(9), 21-23. Kravitz, L. (1986). Interval-circuit training. Dance Exercise Today, 4(9), 60-62. Books, Monographs and Manuals Kravitz, L. (2004). Structure and Function of the Muscular, Nervous, Skeletal Systems. In NSCA Essentials of Personal Training, edited by Roger W. Earle and Thomas R. Baechle, Human Kinetics. Kravitz, L. (2004). Anybody's guide to total fitness (7th ed). Dubuque, IA, Kendall/Hunt. Kravitz, L. (1997). The physiological effects of aquatic exercise: A brief review. Nokomis, Fl. Aquatic Exercise Association. Kravitz, L. (1997). Lifetime guide to a healthy back. Lincoln, NE, Garner Industries, Inc. Kravitz, L. (1995). Dr. Len Kravitz's advanced flexibility training resource manual. Albuquerque, NM, Power of Excellence. Kravitz, L. (1994). Dr. Len Kravitz's superabs resource manual. Albuquerque, NM, Power of Excellence. Forster-Cox, S., Kravitz, L. & MacLean, T. (1993). How to implement a health promotion program in higher education. Washington, D.C., CUPA. Kravitz, L. (1982). Look alive. San Jose, LRK Productions. Videotapes Kravitz, L. (1995). Dr. Len Kravitz's Advanced Flexibility Training. Creator/Producer, Power of Excellence. Kravitz, L. (1995). Dr. Len Kravitz's Country Challenge Workout. Creator/Producer, Power of Excellence. Kravitz, L. (1994). Dr. Len Kravitz's Superabs Workout. Creator/Producer, Power of Excellence. Simmons, R. (1994). Farewell to Fat. Program Designer & Exercise Consultant, Good Times, Inc. Kravitz, L. (1991). Anybody's Step Workout. Creator/Producer, Excellence in Exercise. Kravitz, L. (1990). Anybody's 3-in-1 Workout. Creator/Producer, Excellence in Exercise. Reynolds, D. (1988). Couples Do It Debbie's Way. Choreographer, Debbie Reynolds Productions. Kravitz, L. (1987). Anybody's Workout. Creator/Producer, Excellence in Exercise. Kravitz, L. (1986-87). Anybody's Workout Cable TV Program. Creator, Los Gatos Cable TV. Consumer Magazines Kravitz, L. & Vella, C. A. Maximize your metabolism, Fitness, March 2005. Kravitz, L. Stretch for strength, Oxygen, August, 2003. Kravitz, L. Smoking Run, Men’s Health, June 2003. Kravitz, L. Get a Bikini Body in 28 Days! Fitness, May 2003. Kravitz, L. When minutes count. Muscle and Fitness Hers Weight Loss that Works. December 2002. Kravitz, L. Deconstructing cellulite. Oxygen, December 2002. Sonnenburg, B. & Kravitz, L. Fat Happens. Muscle and Fitness Hers, September 2002. Kravitz, L. & Grieco, G. Power moves that pop. Oxygen, June 2002. Kravitz, L. Abs and lower back. SHAPE, May, 2001. Kravitz, L. & Schuller, L. The muscle plan. Men’s Health, November 2000. Kravitz, L. The men’s health fitness menu. Men’s Health, January 2000. Kravitz, L. All new abs. Fitness, October 1999. Kravitz, L. The body you want—in the time you have. Men’s Health, September 1999. Kravitz, L. From fat to flat. Men’s Health, January 1999. Kravitz, L. The eight best abdominal exercises you’ve never seen. Men’s Health, September 1998. Kravitz, L. Tummy tighteners that really work. Vitality, May 1997. Kravitz, L. Show-off legs! FITNESS, March 1995. Kravitz, L. A kick in the abs. SHAPE, February 1995. Kravitz, L. Getting in step. Women's Sports & Fitness, April 1990. Kravitz, L. The executive workout. Working Woman magazine, February 1990. Kravitz, L. & Cisar, C. Power aerobics. SHAPE magazine, January 1990. Kravitz, L. Aerobic competitions. Fitness Now magazine, Spring 1985. Kravitz, L. Theme exercise classes. SHAPE magazine, July 1985. Kravitz, L. Super swimsuit shape-up. FIT magazine, March 1985. Kravitz, L. Back facts. FIT magazine, March 1985. Kravitz, L. Bring the gym home. FIT magazine, February 1985. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Research Presentations “The Truth About Lactic Acid: Good News for Dancers” presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, San Francisco, CA, October 2004. “History of Fitness” presented at the Southwest ACSM Chapter 22nd Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, November 2002. “Exercise Science Research” presented at the International Aquatic Fitness Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 2002. “New Exercise Science Research” International Aquatic Fitness Conference, Sanibel, FL, May 2001. “Computers and the Internet for Teaching Exercise Physiology” American Society of Exercise Physiologists 3rd Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, September 2000. “The Physiological Responses to Kick-Boxing Exercise” 47th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, June 2000. “Ten Most Relevant Studies of 1999” 1st author, International Aquatic Fitness Conference, San Diego, CA May 2000. “New Research Update” 1st author, IDEA International Personal Training Summit, Philadelphia, PA, February 2000. “Career Opportunities in Exercise Physiology” American Society of Exercise Physiologists 2nd Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 1999. “Research Update” IDEA International Personal Training Summit, Baltimore, MD, March 1999. “Comparison of Active Assistive to Contract-Relax Stretching” 46th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, June 1999. “Cardiovascular Responses to Combined Arm and Leg Exercise“ 2nd author, 46th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, June 1999. “Comparison of Metabolic and Subjective Response of Three Modalities in College-Age Subjects” 2nd author, 46th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, June 1999. “Metabolic Effect of Punching Tempo” 2nd author, 46th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, June 1999. “Metabolic Effect of Trained and Untrained Boxers” 2nd author, 46th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, June 1999. “The Acute Effects of Thermal Modalities and Exercise on Hamstring Flexibility” 2nd author, Southeastern Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Symposium, Atlanta, GA, March 1999. “Medicine, Fitness and Health Update” World Research Forum, Orlando, FL, July 1998. “Flexibility Training for Sports” National Strength and Conditioning Association, Nashville, TN, June 1998. “Metabolic Response of Elliptical Exercise Training” 45th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 1998. “Advanced Flexibility Training” tutorial presentation at the ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Austin, TX, May 1998. “Research Update” 1998 IDEA International Personal Training Summit, Anaheim, CA, April 1998. “Exercise Science: Career Opportunities” tutorial presentation at the 1998 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Destin, Florida, January 1998. “Physiological Responses to Lower Body and Combine Upper and Lower Body Exercise: co-author, presented at the 1998 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Destin, Florida, January 1998; 45th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 1998. “Metabolic Response of Men to Lower vs. Upper and Lower Body Rowing” 2nd author, presented at the 1998 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Destin, Florida, January 1998; 45th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 1998. “Regression of VO2 on Heart Rate During Unsupported and Supported Deep Water Running” 3rd author, presented at the 1998 Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Destin Florida, January 1998. “Reading and Interpreting Research” presented at the IDEA World Research Forum, Anaheim, CA July 1997. “Exercise Mode and Gender Comparisons of Energy Expenditure at Self-Selected Intensities” presented at the 44th American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Denver, CO, May 1997. “The Physiological Benefits of Aquatic Exercise” presented at the International Aquatic Fitness Conference, Orlando, FL, May 1997. “Reading and Interpreting Research” presented at the International Personal Training Summit Research Forum, New York, NY, February 1997. "Flexibility Training: Research Review" presented at the IDEA World Research Forum, Orlando, Fl, July 1996. "Predictive Accuracy of Bioimpedance Method in Estimating Fat-Free Mass (FFM) of American Indian, Hispanic and White Men" presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, May 1996. "Effects of Step Training With and Without Handweights on Physiological and Lipid Profiles of Women" presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May 1995. Also presented at World Research Forum, Las Vegas, NV, June 1994. "Physiological Profile of Step Aerobics Instructors" presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Convention, Denver, CO, April 1994. Also presented at World Research Forum, New Orleans, LA, July 1993. "The Physiology of Step Training" presented at the National Association for Worksite Health Promotion, New Orleans, LA, August 1993. "The Physiological Benefits of a Combined Step and Aerobics Training Program" presented at the IDEA International Research Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, July 1992. Also presented at IDEA European Educational Conference, Brighton, England, August 1992. "The Physiological Benefits of Step Training With and Without Handweights" presented at the Southwest ACSM Conference, San Diego, CA, November 1991. Presented by C. Cisar. "New Research Update" presented at the IDEA Educational Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October 1991. International Professional Presentations IDEA Personal Trainer NYC, New York, NY, October 2005 Topics: Training for Strength: Nutrition for Muscle, The Physiology of Obesity Fitness Forum Multitrax United Kingdom, London, England, September 2005 Topics: Weight Management for Women, Lactate Threshold Training, Nutrition for Muscle, Your Abdominal Training Solution, Advanced Flexibility Training, Exercise After-Burn Can-Fit-Pro Toronto 2005, Toronto, Canada, August 2005 Topics: Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Training Design, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn, Mind-Body Research Update, Your Abdominal Training Solution, Weight Management for Women, Current Controversies in Exercise IDEA World Fitness 2005, Las Vegas, NV, July 2005 Topics: Training for Strength: Nutrition for Muscle, 2005 Mind-Body Research Update: From A to Zen, The Physiology of Obesity 17th Annual International Aquatic Fitness Conference, San Diego, CA, May 2005 Topics: Weight Management for Women, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn, Your Abdominal Training Solution, Voyages of a Fat Cell, Optimizing Weight Management Through Exercise Performance Can-Fit-Pro Vancouver 2005, Vancouver, Canada, April 2005 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery, and Controversy, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design, Weight Management for Women, Training for Strength: Nutrition for Muscle, Muscle, Strength and Hypertrophy, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn FILEX: The Fitness Industry Convention, Sydney, Australia, April 2005 Topics: Weight Management for Women, Muscle, Strength & Hypertrophy, Training for Strength: Nutrition for Muscle, Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, Lactate Threshold Training: The Newest Type of Cardio Prescription ACSM’’s Health and Fitness Summit & Exposition, Las Vegas, NV, March 2005 Topic: Mastering Presentation Skills Fitness Forum, London, England, October 2004 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery, and Controversy, Voyages of a Fat Cell, All About Muscle & More, Cellulite: Everything You Need to Know and More Fitness Brasil, Salvador, Brazil, October 2004 Topics: Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Muscle, Strength and Hypertrophy, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design, Optimizing Weight Management Through Exercise Performance, Exercise Science Review International Group Fitness, Personal Training, Lifestyle and Club Business Conference and Trade Show, Toronto, Canada, August 2004 Topics: Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Optimizing Weight Management Through Exercise Performance, How to Do a Dazzling Presentation, The Female Training Advantage, Lactate Threshold Training: The Newest Type of Cardio Prescription IDEA World Fitness, San Diego, July 2004 Topics: The Female Training Advantage, Current Controversies in Exercise 2004, Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery, and Controversy FILEX: The Fitness Industry Convention, Sydney, Australia, June 2004 Topics: Controversy, Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery, and Controversy, More About Muscle, Exercise Science Review, Further Voyages of a Fat Cell, Optimizing Weight Management International Aquatic Fitness Conference, Orlando, FL, May 2004 Topics: How to Do a Dazzling Presentation & Be A Champion Teacher, Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Self-Esteem & Peak Performance, Exercise Science Review, Hydration, Dehydration & Thermoregulation for Aqua Instructors, Resistance Training: Science, Application, Fact & Pump Fiction ACSM Health & Fitness Summit, Orlando, FL, April 2004 Topic: 2004 Mind-Body Research: From A to Zen. Can-Fit-Pro Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada, April 2004 Topics: Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Resistance Training: Science, Application, Facts and Pump Fiction IHRSA 23th Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV, March 2004 Topic: The Female Training Advantage. Brazil Summer Training Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil, February, 2004 Topics: The Female Training Advantage, Lactate Threshold Training, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design, All About Muscle and More. Spain International Aerobics and Fitness Conference, Barcelona, Spain, September, 2003 Topics: The Female Training Advantage, New Exercise Science Research, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design, Advanced Flexibility Training, Current Controversies in Exercise. Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals 2003 Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2003 Topics: The Female Training Advantage, Cellulite Secrets, Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, Exercise Science Review: Latest Update, Current Controversies in Exercise 2003. FILEX International Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Convention, Sydney, Australia, June 2003 Topics: The Female Training Advantage, All About Muscle and More, Resistance Training-Science, Applications, Facts and Pump Fiction, Advanced Flexibility Training, Current Controversies in Exercise International Aquatic Fitness Conference, Ft. Myers, FL, June 2003, Topics: Delivering Impact Presentations, Cellulte-Everything You Want to Know and More, Staying Cool When Your Body is Hot, FitAbs Plus, Advanced Flexibility Alberta Association of YWCAs 13th Annual Bannff Conference, Banff, Canada, Novemeber 2002, Keynote: The History of Fitness Topics: All About Muscle and More, Cellulte Secrets, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design, The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals Fitness Summit, Toronto, Canada, August 2002, Topics: Championship Teaching, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design, Current Controversies in Exercise International Health Promotion & Aerobic Convention, Taipei, Taiwan, August 2002, Keynote: Self-Esteem and Peak Performance Topics: All About Muscle and More, Cellulte Secrets, Current Controvesies in Exercise, Championship Teaching, Exercise Science Review World Fitness IDEA, San Diego, CA, June 2002, Topics: The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Cellulite Secrets, The History of Fitness Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals, Vancouver, Canada, 2002 Topics: Voyages of a Fat Cell, How to Build a Website, Championship Teaching,The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Exercise Science Review ECA World Fitness, New York, NY, March, 2002, Topics: The Science and Application of Resistance Training, FitAbs Plus Abdominal Training, Interactive Energy Expenditure. Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals Fitness Summit, Toronto, Canada, August 2001, Topics: Exercise Science Review, How to Build a Website, Resistance Training for Women, Periodization Training, Voyages of a Fat Cell, Personal Training Panel Discussion World Fitness IDEA 2001, San Francisco, CA, July 2001 Topics: Kcals, METs, Watts and VO2, Ultra Abs & Back: New Research EmForma International Fitness Convention, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2001, Topics: Interactive Muscle Physiology, Current Controversies in Exercise, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, The Sicnece and Application of Resistance Training, Exericse Adherence and Motivation, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design FILEX International Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Convention, Sydney, Australia, June 2001 Topics: The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Advanced Flexibility Training, Exercise Science Review, Voyages of a Fat Cell, Interactive Fat and Carbohydrate Metabolism, Interactive Muscle Physiology Canadian Personal Trainers Network, Toronto, Canada, May 2001, Topics: The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Current Controversies in Exercise, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design ENAF Fitness Convention of Brazil, Pocos de Caldas, Brazil, April, 2001, Topics: The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Advanced Flexibility Training, The Science and Application of Resistance Exercise, Current Controversies in Exercise Tresfit 2001 of Spain, Barcelona, Spain, March, 2001, Topics: Current Controversies in Exercise, Voyages of a Fat Cell, The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, The Science and Application of Resistance Training ECA World Fitness, New York, NY, March, 2001, Topics: The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Voyages of a Fat Cell, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design IDEA Personal Trainer International Summit, New York, NY, February, 2001, Topics: Kcals, METs, Watts and VO2, Comparative Analysis of Intensity Monitoring Methods, Voyages of a Fat Cell Eastern Canada Fitness Conference, Montreal, Canada, February, 2001, Topics: Interactive Energy Expenditure, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise Performance, Current Controversies in Exercise Western Ontario University, London Ontario, Canada, October 2000, Topics: Interactive Muscle Physiology, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance Canadian Fitness Professional Club Business and Management Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2000, Topics: The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Controversies in Exercise, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design. World Fitness IDEA, Annaheim, CA August, 2000, Topics: Periodization, Strength Training: Theory and Practice International Aquatic Fitness Conference, San Diego, CA, May, 2000, Topics: Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance World Fitness Alliance, New York, NY, April 2000, Topics: Interactive Energy Expenditure, The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women. Canadian Fitness Professional Club Business and Management Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 1999, Topics: The Science and Application of Resistance Training, Advanced Flexibility Training, Controversies in Exercise, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design. IDEA International Personal Training Summit, Baltimore, MD, March 1999, Topics: Advanced Flexibility, The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women. World Fitness Alliance, New York, NY, March 1999, Topics: Advanced Flexibility, Controversies in Exercise, Training for Improved Exercise Performance. Brazilian International Personal Training Symposium, Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 1998, Topics: The Science and Application of Resistance Training, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise, Controversies in Exercise, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance. Canadian Fitness Professional Club Business and Management Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 1998, Topics: The Science and Application of Resistance Training, Advanced Flexibility Training, Training for Improved Exercise Performance. World Fitness IDEA, Orlando, FL July 1998, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Group Strength Training, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design, Ultimate Legs and Buttocks Training on the Step. International Personal Training Summit:, Anaheim, CA, April 1998, Topics: Research Update, Consumerism and Quackery, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design. World Fitness Alliance, New York, NY, March 1998, Topics: The Science and Application of Resistance Training, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Design, Advanced Flexibility Training. Native American Fitness Alliance Conference, Camp Verde, AZ, March 1998, Topics: Excellence in Instruction, Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, Ultimate Legs and Buttocks Training on the Step, Precision Muscle Conditioning. International Association for Worksite Health Promotion Conference, Chicago, IL, September 1997, Topics: Alternative Aerobic Programs for Health Promotion Settings. International Aquatic Fitness Conference, Orlando, FL May 1997, Topics: Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design, Self-Esteem-Your Passport to Positive Change, Training for Improved Exercise Performance. International Personal Training Summit, New York, NY, February 1997, Topics: Training for Improved Exercise Performance, Advances in Flexibility, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design. New World Fitness IDEA, Orlando, FL, July 1996, Topics: Energy for and Adaptations to Exercise, Fat Metabolism and Athletic Performance, Training for Improved Performance, Interval and Circuit Training Extravaganza, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design New World Fitness IDEA, San Diego, CA, July 1995, Topics: Energy for and Adaptations to Exercise, Fat Metabolism and Athletic Performance, Training for Improved Performance, Country Challenge Workout. International Aquatic Fitness Conference, Coral Cables, FL, May 1995, Topics: Exercise Adherence and Motivation, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Mysteries of Research, Understanding Research. All-Europe U.S. Military Fitness Conference, Heidelburg, Germany, March 1995. Topics: Advanced Flexibility, Interval Step Plus Aerobics, New Research Update, Precision Muscle Conditioning, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design. Canadian Aerobic Instructors' Network Fitness Beat '94, Toronto, Canada, October 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design. British Columbia Interior Fitness Conference, Kamloops, Canada, September 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility, Cardio Country, Exercise Adherence, New Research Update, Precision Muscle Conditioning. Fitness Beat 94, Toronto, Canada, October 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. Ontario Fitness Council - Developing Our Future, Toronto, Canada, August 1994, Topics: Interval Step Plus Aerobics, The Physiology of Muscle Conditioning, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. New World Fitness IDEA, Las Vegas, NV, June 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Precision Muscle Conditioning, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. Aerobics Expo Fitness, Mexico City, Mexico, April 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. IDEA International Personal Trainer Summit, Washington, DC, February 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Interval Step Plus Aerobics, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. World Fitness IDEA, New Orleans, LA, July 1993, Topics: Facts of Muscle, Interval Step Plus Aerobics, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. IDEA Fitness Leadership Conference, Toronto, Canada, March 1993, Topics: Focus on Research, Interval Step Plus Aerobics. IDEA European Educational Conference, Brighton, England, August 1992, Topics: Championship Teaching, Interval Step Plus Aerobics. IDEA International Convention, Las Vegas, NV, July 1992, Topics: Facts of Muscle, Championship Teaching, Interval Step Plus Aerobics. Guest Aerobic Workshop in Italy, Milan, Italy, June 1991, Topics: Championship Teaching, Ultra Cross-Training, Warm-up for Aerobics. IDEA International Convention, San Diego, CA, June 1990, Topics: Championship Teaching, Ultra Cross-Training. Canadian Fit Week in Ottawa, Canada, May 1990, Topics: Interval Training, Ultra Cross-Training. Guest Aerobic Workshops in Japan, October 1989, Topics: The Art and Science of Body Conditioning, Interval Training, Aerobic Circuit Training. IDEA International Convention, Nashville, TN, July 1989, Topics: Championship Teaching, The Art and Science of Body Conditioning. Guest Aerobic Fitness Workshop in Brazil, San Paulo, Brazil, June 1989, Topics: The Art and Science of Body Conditioning, Interval Training Guest Aerobic Workshops in Germany, Norway, and Italy, May 1988. National Professional Presentations Boston Mania, Boston, MS, November 2005 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Optimizing Weight through Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn ECA Miami Sports Training & Fitness Conference, Miami, FL, November 2005 Topics: Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn, Weight Management for Women, Training for Strength: Nutrition for Muscle Town Sports International ‘Train Your Head’, New York, NY, October 2005 Topics: Your Abdominal Solution, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn Midwest Mania, Chicago, IL, October 2005 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn Dallas Mania, Dallas, TX, August 2005 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn Atlanta Mania, Atlanta, GA, July 2005 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn Florida Mania, Orlando, FL, May 2005 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn 2005 National Safety and Health Conference, Albuquerque, NM March 2005 Topic: Taking Care of Yourself ECA New York, NY, March 2005 Topics: Female Training Advantages, Your Abdominal Training Solution, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn Philadelphia Mania, Philadelphia, PA, January 2005 Topics: Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Exercise After-Burn: How to Maximize the Caloric Burn ECA Miami, Miami, FL, October 2004 Topics: Lactate Threshold Training, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Female Training Advantage IDEA Fitness Fusion, Chicago, IL, April 2004 Topics: Exercise Research Update, Calorie Burning: Fact, Myths, Mystery and Controversy ECA NYC 2004, New York, NY, March 2004 Topics: The Female Training Advantages, Calorie Burning Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Current Controversies in Exercise Cardio Classic 2004, San Jose, CA, March 2004 Topics: The Female Training Advantages, All About Muscle and More, Periodization Training: Updated Innovative Resistance Exercise Design, Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy, Mind-Body Research From A-Zen Philadelphia Mania 2004, Philadelphia 2004 Topics: The Female Training Advantages, All About Muscle and More, Periodization Training: Updated Innovative Resistance Training Design, Calorie Burning: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy Club Industry 2003, Chicago, IL, October 2003, Topics: The Female Training Advantages, Resistance Training: Science, Application, Facts and “Pump” Fiction. Town Sports International, New York, NY, October 2003, Topics: Current Controversies in Exercise, Optimizing Weight Management Through Exercise, Exercise Science Review. Dallas Mania 2003 THRSA Conference, Dallas, TX, August 2003 Topics: Cellulite: Everything You Want to Know and More, How to Do a “Dazzling: Presentation, Lactate Threshold Training: The Newest Type of Cardio Prescription, Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Exercise Design. ACSM’s 2003 Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition, Reno, Nevada, April 2003, Topic: Delivering Impact Presentations. ECA NYC’03 Fitness Convention and Trade Show, New York, NY, March 2003. Topics: All About Muscle and More, Voyages of a Fat Cell. Cardio Classic MANIA 2003, San Francisco, CA March 2003, Topics: Cellulite: Everything You Want to Know and More, Exercise Science Review, Mind-Body Research, Periodization Training. Midwest Mania 2002, Fitness, Personal Trainer, Mind/Body Cycling & Aquatic Convention, Chicago, IL, November 2002, Topics: All About Muscle and More, Cellulite Secrets, Exercise Science Review, Current Controversies in Exercise. Atlanta Mania 2002, Fitness, Personal Trainer, Mind/Body Cycling & Aquatic Convention, Atlanta, GA, July 2002, Topics: All About Muscle and More, Cellulite Secrets, Exercise Science Review, New FitAbs Plus. Florida Mania 2002, Fitness, Personal Trainer, Mind/Body Cycling & Aquatic Convention, Orlando, FL, May 2002, Topics: Voyages of a Fat Cell, Cellulite Secrets, Exercise Science Review, All About Muscles and More. Florida Mania 2002, Fitness, Personal Trainer, Mind/Body Cycling & Aquatic Convention, Orlando, FL, May 2002, Topics: Voyages of a Fat Cell, Cellulite Secrets, Exercise Science Review, All About Muscles and More. IDEA Personal Trainer Congress, Rosemont, IL, April 2002, Topic: Voyages of a Fat Cell. FACT Fest 2002, Rosemont, IL, April 2002, Topics: Voyages of a Fat Cell, Ultra Abdominals & Back: New Reserch and Design, All About Muscle and More. ACSM Health and Fitness Summit 2002, Orlando, FL, April 2002, Topic: Voyages of a Fat Cell. East Coast Alliance Miami 2001, Miami, Fl, November 2001, Topics: Periodization Training: Innovative Resistance Training Design, Physiology of Resistance Training for Women. Dallas Mainia 2001 Fitness, Aquatic & Personal Training Convention, Dallas, TX, 2001 Topics: Current Controversies in Exercise, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Voyages of a Fat Cell, Interactive Muscle Physiology Atlanta Fitness, Pesonal Trainer, Mind/Bocy Cycling & Aquatic Convention, Atlanta, GA, July 2001, Topics: Interactive Muscle Physiology, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Voyages of a Fat Cell ACSM Health and Fitness Summit 2001, Las Vegas, NV, April 2001, Topics: Kcals, METs Watts, VO2 FACT Fest 2001, Rosemont, IL, April, 2001, Topics: Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design, Voyages of a Fat Cell, Exercise Science Review Association of Fitness Professionals of America, Hilton Head Island, SC, 2001, Topics: Interactive Muscle Physiology, Current Controversies in Exercise, Kcals, METs, Watts, VO2, Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, Voyages of a Fat Cell East Coast Alliance Miami 2000, Miami, Fl, November 2000, Topics: Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Strength Training: Theory and Practice, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance FACT Fest 2000, Rosemont, IL, May 2000, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Strength Training: Theory and Practice, The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women. IDEA Fitness Edge Conference, Dallas, TX, October 1998, Topics: The Science and Application of Resistance Training, Advanced Flexibility Training. Chicago Mania Fitness Conference, Chicago, IL, October 1998, Topics: The Physiology of Resistance Training for Women, Optimizing Weight Management through Exercise, Controversies in Exercise, Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance. IDEA Fall Fitness Classic, Philadelphia, PA, September 1998, Topics: Exercise Training for Optimal Weight Management, Ultimate Legs and Buttocks Training on the Step. IDEA Personal Training and Management Conference, Seattle, WA, August 1998, Topic: Flexibility First. Atlanta Mania Fitness Conference, Atlanta, GA, July 1998, Topics: Training for Improved Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, Ultimate Legs and Buttocks Training on the Step. FACT Fitness and Personal Trainer Conference, Chicago, IL, May 1998, Topics: Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Science and Application of Resistance Training, Training for Improved Exercise Performance. ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Austin, TX, May 1998, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training. IDEA Fitness Edge, Anaheim, CA, April 1998, Topics: Ultra Abdominals and Back: Research and Program Design. Native American Fitness Alliance Conference, Camp Verde, IL, March 1998, Topics: Precision Muscle Conditioning, Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, Excellence in Instruction. FACT Fitness and Personal Trainer Conference, Chicago, IL, May 1997, Topics: Training for Improved Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Self-Esteem, Ultimate Legs and Buttocks Training on the Step. Fitness Resources Conference, Denver, CO, April 1997, Topics: Training for Improved Exercise Performance, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design. Cooper Institute Workout Workshop, Dallas, TX, February 1996, Topics: Advanced Flexibility, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design. Midwest Mania 1995, Chicago, Il, 1995, Topics: Advanced Kinesiology of Exercise, Excellence in Instruction, Exercise and Weight Loss Paradox, Interval and Circuit Training Extravaganza, Precision Muscle Conditioning. FACT Personal Trainer Convention, Newark, NJ, 1995. Topics: Advanced Kinesiology of Exercise, Exercise and Weight Loss Paradox, Physiology of Exercise for Personal Trainers. Fitness Resources, Aurora, CO, September, 1995, Topics: Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design, Fat Metabolism and Exercise Performance, Advanced Flexibility Training, Exercise Adherence. Atlanta Mania, Atlanta, GA, July 1995, Topics: Fat Metabolism and Athletic Performance, Excellence in Instruction, Interval Step plus Aerobics, Kinesiology of Exercise, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design. American Heart Association Lets' Get Physical, Burlington, VT, June 1995, Topics: Exercise Adherence and Motivation in Exercise, Strength, Flexibility & Aerobic Fitness. American Heart Association 10th Annual Health & Fitness Expo, Boston, MA, February 1995, Topics: Interval Step plus Aerobics, Exercise Adherence. Cardio Classic, Freemont, CA, February 1995, Topics: Future of Fitness, Precision Muscle Conditioning, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design, Facts of Muscle, New Research Update. FACT Personal Trainers Conference, Parsippany, NJ, 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Exercise Adherence and Motivation, Physiology of Muscle Conditioning, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. Midwest MANIA Conference, Chicago, IL, October 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Cardio Country Workout, New Research Update, Physiology of Muscle Conditioning. FACT Fest Educational Conference, Chicago, IL, May 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, New Research Update, Ultra Abdominals: Research and Program Design, Facts of Muscle. Southwest Regional American College Dance Festival, Albuquerque, NM, May 1994, Topic: Advanced Flexibility Training. Personal Trainer Mania, Ann Arbor, MI, January, 1994, Topics: Advanced Flexibility Training, Exercise Adherence, Facts of Muscle, Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design. FACT Fest Educational Conference, Chicago, IL, 1993, Topics: Ultra Abdominals: Research & Program Design, Facts of Muscle, New Research Update, Interval Step Plus Aerobics. The 7th Annual Desert High School Health Promotion Conference, Socorro, NM, June 1992, Topic: Exercise Adherence and Motivation. IDEA Educational Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October, 1991, Topic: New Research Update. IDEA Educational Conference, Orlando, FL, October, 1990, Topics: Championship Teaching, Ultra Cross-Training. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS 2001 Source: NordicTrack Project: Physiological Assessment of Teton Trekker Amount: $2,000 equipment grant 2000 Source Precor, Inc. Project Physiological Assessment of New Precor Training Program Amount $4500.00 equipment grant 1999 Source: American Council on Exercise Project: Cardio Kickboxing Physiological Assessment Amount: $1000.00 1999 Source: University of Mississippi Chancellors Partners Grant Project: Multi-media Web-based Learning Experience Amount: $700.00 1998 Source: Precor, Inc. Project: Comparison of Metabolic and Subjective Response of Three Modalities in College-Age Subjects Amount: $2,500.00 in monies and $5000.00 equipment grant 1998 Source American Council on Exercise Project: The Physiological Effects of Consumer Elliptical Products Amount: $2,000.00 in monies and $700.00 equipment grant 1998 Source American Council on Exercise Project: The Physiological Effects of Boxing Exercise Amount: $700.00 1997 Source: Precor, Inc. Project: The Physiological Effects of Elliptical Exercise Amount: $4,500.00 in equipment 1997 Source: CSA Project: The Physiological Effects of Striding Exercise Amount: $1000.00 1997 Source: Aquatic Exercise Association Project: The Physiological Effects of Aqua Exercise: A Review Amount: $2000.00 1997 Source: University of Mississippi Chancellors Partners Grant Project: Wellness Resource Kit Amount: $875.00 1997 Source: Chancellors Partners Grant Project: Healthier People Health Risk Appraisal Software Amount: $595.00 1995 Source: IDEA Today Project: Energy Costs of Single vs. Dual-Action Exercise Modalities on Men and Women Amount: $1300.00 1994 Source: Power Productions Inc., NIKE Inc., and The Step Co., Inc. Project: Effects of Step Training With and Without Handweights on Physiological and Lipid Profiles of Women Amount: $3000.00 1993 Source: L.A. Gear, Inc. Project: Physiological Profile of Step Aerobics Instructors Amount: $500.00 1992 Source: Reebok, Inc. Project: The Physiological Benefits of a Combined Step and Aerobics Program Amount: $1500.00 1991 Source: Reebok, Inc. and Sportjock, Inc. Project: The Physiological Benefits of Step Training With and Without Handweights Amount: $2400.00 1990 Source: NIKE, Inc. and Apple, Inc. Project: Influence of Reward and Social Support on Exercise Adherence in Aerobic Dance Classes Amount: $2900.00 RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Physiologic Responses to Combined Arm and Leg Exercise, 2nd author, manuscript submitted to International Journal of Sports Medicine (Fall 2000). The Physiology of Resistance Training in Women, 2nd author, manuscript in progress, targeted journal: Sports Medicine. Cardiovascular Effects of Elliptical Crosstraining versus Treadmill Walking in CAD Patients, 2nd author, manuscript in progress, targeted journal: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. TEACHING AND ADVISEMENT Courses Taught at the University of New Mexico PE-P 475: ECG Interpretation PE-P 277: Kinesiology PE-P 470: Designs for Fitness PE-P 476: Exercise Testing and Interpretation PE-P 326: Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology PE-P 293: Methods of Teaching Aerobic Exercise PE-P 391/500: Exercise Science Seminar Student Advisement 45 Undergraduate students 4 Masters students 5 Doctoral students Curriculum of Studies, Research Problems, Thesis and Dissertation Committee Membership 3 Masters Comprehensive Exam Committees 2 Independent Research Problems 2 Masters Thesis Committees 1 Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Committee 3 Dissertation Committees SERVICE Professional Service Administrative Council Member at Large: Southwest Amercian College of Sports Medicine, 2003 - present Aquatic Exercise Association: Research Advisory Board. American Council on Exercise: Editorial Advisory Board. American Council on Exercise: Personal Trainer Committee Member. American Council on Exercise: Practical Assessment Task Force. American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Journal: Editorial Board Member. Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals: Fitness Advisory Panel IDEA - The Health and Fitness Source: Contributing Editor. Journal of Exercise Physiology: Editorial Board Member. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: Editorial Reviewer. U.N.M. Service Computer Use Committee, Chair 2003-2005 Coordinator of Exercise Science Program, Fall 2000. Consultant to U.N.M. Health Center on Wellness Activities for Students, Fall 2000. Exercise Science New Faculty Search Committee, 1999 and 2000. Community Service Presenter for Outward Bound, Summer 2000. Advisor to Laguna Pueblo: Fitness Prescription and Assessment, Spring 2000. Presenter for New Mexico Sports and Wellness Toys for Tots Campaign, Fall 1999. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American College of Sports Medicine: Member. American Society of Exercise Physiologists: Member. Southwest Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine: Member. 
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