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The most relatable discussions about evolving human performance topics. We Do the Heavy Lifting is dedicated to engaging in dialogue about current sport and exercise research, brought to you by the Huffines Institute at Texas A&M University.
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Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Dr. NiCole Keith, the current president of the American College of Sports Medicine, joins us on the podcast today. She also fills many roles at Indiana University, including the position of Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs in the school of Health & Human Sciences, and a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology. In the podcast, she talks about what ACSM is and her roles at ACSM. Additionally, she dives into the many ways ACSM addresses institutional racism and how they increase diversity in the organization, as well as her experience being the first African American president of ACSM. She tells the incredible story of her journey in the physical activity and wellness career path. Lastly, she gives her inspiring advice on integrating job responsibilities with being a mom and role model for her kids.
If you want ACSM’s recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
To see what we are up to, check out our website at huffinesinstitute.org
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Our guest on the podcast today is Mr. Nathan Keller, who is a doctoral student in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. Nathan’s research focuses on the role of artificial gravity as a countermeasure to muscle atrophy during human spaceflight. However, today he talks about a different project he has been working on. He dives into statistics and correlations of UFO sightings. He busts out some interesting graphs, so watch it if you can. But if listening is your thing, Nathan explains everything in good detail.
If you want ACSM’s recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
To see what we are up to, check out our website at huffinesinstitute.org
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Dr. Jim Fluckey, Professor of Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, talks about a special class he gets to instruct every now and then. The class is about the physiology of superheroes. Yes, superheroes. The characters, like Superman and Batman, that you grew up idolizing. He explains that the class allows graduate students to take the knowledge they have learned about physiology, and apply it to something they find interesting. In order to explain the physiology of superheroes, the students have to fundamentally understand human physiology. Dr. Fluckey then dives into a few examples of how to explain the physiology of superheroes.
If you want ACSM’s recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
To see what we are up to, check out our website at huffinesinstitute.org
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Our guest, US Army Lt. Colonel Andy Riise, talks about how uncomfortable situations can be utilized to learn and grow. As a co-author and editor of the book Deliberate Discomfort, Lt. Col. Riise dives into the ways you can seek discomfort to fail, adapt, learn, and to better yourself. Often, adversity just appears without you wanting it, like in the case of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Lt. Col. Riise brings in his expertise in psychology to explain different ways to handle the current misfortune. He also gives a sneak peak of the Veterans to Coaching Initiative that he is working on with Texas A&M’s Coaching Academy.
If you want ACSM’s recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
To see what we are up to, check out our website at huffinesinstitute.org
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
In the midst of unemployment and isolation, it may be hard to find ways to keep moving forward. But our guest today, Mr. Mark Bravo - running store owner, author, and motivational speaker - is here to help. He provides inspirational ways to stay happy, optimistic, and positive during the current plight in order to make the most of the situation. From reaching out to people on the phone, doing bodyweight exercises at home, or going out for a walk if comfortable doing so, he gives plenty of examples on how to adapt in this situation. He also gives some insight on what is occurring in the running world and how it is adapting during these times.
Give the podcast a watch or listen to hear the incredible advice Mr. Mark Bravo provides!
To join virtual races and to see all that his running store has to offer, check out myokrunner.com
And if you want ACSM’s recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In today’s podcast, we have Dr. Randy Roberts, a Distinguished and 150th Anniversary Professor at Purdue University. His research focuses on sports history, and he has written many books about the role of sports in American history. His most recent book, War Fever: Boston, Baseball, and America in the Shadow of the Great War, was just released last week. In the podcast, Dr. Roberts explains the story of the 1918 influenza at the end of World War I, how it affected baseball and impacted Babe Ruth, and he compares the situation to the current pandemic.
To hear more about the interesting details of World War I, the 1918 influenza, and baseball at the time, give the podcast a watch or listen!
And if you want ACSM’s recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
In the podcast today, we have Dr. Liz Joy, Senior Medical Director for Wellness and Nutrition in the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness for Intermountain Healthcare. She is a former president of the American College of Sports Medicine, and actually wrote the current guidelines for exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, she gives tips on activity and exercise during this time, how you can strength train in your home, as well as mental benefits of exercise.
If you want to check out the ACSM recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic mentioned in the podcast, follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Our guest today, Dr. David Nieman, is a Professor of Health and Exercise Science and the Director of the Human Performance Lab at Appalachian State University. He has vast expertise in exercise immunology, and gives great insight on how to exercise during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Nieman also dives into how exercise can improve immune function, as well as situations in which exercise can actually have harmful effects. In the conversation today, he uses plenty of support from his research and makes it easy to understand with fun analogies.
Watch or listen to learn how exercise can improve your immune system!
Also, hit this link for Dr. Nieman’s recent paper on exercise and the body’s defense system: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254618301005
And if you want ACSM’s recommendations on exercising during the COVID-19 pandemic follow the following link: bit.ly/ACSM_virus
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Our guest, Dr. John Thornton brings his experience from athletics to delve behind the scenes of protocols and procedures when sporting events stop. He uses examples from thunderstorms, gas leaks, 9/11, H1N1, and others to relate to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Dr. Thornton predicts adjustments in the planning of sporting events in the future.
For more on how to stay active and healthy from the ACSM: https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/stories/?b=892
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
In today’s podcast, Dr. Natasha Brison shares her expertise in sports-related legal issues as well as brand management and protection, and she dives into the importance of a personal brand. She goes further by describing how to maintain and manage a brand in today’s world - particularly for students and student athletes who need to be future conscious of what they put on social media. In addition, she touches on how coaches and schools can help educate the importance of branding for athletes.