2025 UC Exercise Science Expo

Expo Check-In and Refreshments

08:30 AM - 09:00 AMTUC Great Hall

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2nd Annual Expo Opening Session

09:00 AM - 10:00 AMTUC Great Hall

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Mary Wineberg
Olympic Gold Medalist, Advocate, Educator, Founder
Secure Your Gold

Main Stage to Manager

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 427

Ready to take your career to the next level? This session, designed with beginners in mind, offers a crash course for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and students aspiring to move into management. We’ll break down the essential skills, from leadership and team building to operational management, in clear, easy-to-understand terms. Join us to gain practical insights and tools to help you confidently step into a management role and lead successfully.

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Steven Trotter, MS, ACSM-EP, ACE Certified
Owner and Consultant
Globetrotter Wellness Solutions, LLC

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Create Culture and Keep Clients Forever

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 400A

In this session, learn a comprehensive breakdown of Trilogy's structure and how they have successfully built a highly engaged culture to maximize their client lifetime.

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Matt Kasee, MS, CSCS
Owner
Trilogy Fitness Systems

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Conjugate Method Exercise Selection and Application

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTDC 502 Lab

Join us to learn some common exercises utilized in the conjugate method, why they are used and how they get applied within the different methods. We will learn variations of box squat, chair deadlift, partial range movements, JM press, and segmented shrugs. Additionally, you will learn why accommodating resistance is used and how and when to use it.

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Sarah Buckley, CSCS, FRS: FRC, FRA, FRISISM
Co-Owner
Prevail Strength x Movement
Laura Phelps-Stackhouse
Coach/Owner
Queen Bee Power Strength and Personal Training

Fitness For Your Brain & Body

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 400B

In this interactive session, participants will experience a challenging physical and cognitive workout. Learn and experience how you can train both your brain & body to potentially improve memory, focus, and brain fog. Come ready to exercise!

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Adam Ortman, BS, NASM Master Trainer
Chief Exercise Science Officer
Activate Brain & Body

The Fourth Trimester Fitness Plan: Building Strength and Confidence Safely

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 425

This presentation highlights the transformative role of fitness in a woman’s postpartum journey, emphasizing recovery, strength, and overall well-being. Tailored for new mothers, it explores how exercise aids in healing, strengthens core muscles, and restores posture after pregnancy and childbirth. Attendees will learn about the physical and mental benefits of movement, including improved energy levels, reduced risk of postpartum depression, and enhanced ability to care for their baby. The presentation includes practical advice on safe, progressive exercise routines suitable for various stages of recovery, with a focus on pelvic floor health and diastasis recti repair. It also covers strategies for overcoming common barriers, such as time constraints and fatigue. Whether you’re a new mom or a professional supporting postpartum women, this session equips you with knowledge and tools to embrace fitness as a foundation for long-term health and confidence.

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Maria Banks, OTD
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Pre- & Post-Natal Fitness Specialist
Dr. Maria Fitness

Inside Look: Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Panel

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 400C

Come learn from panel of strength and conditioning coaches and athletic staff personnel to give real inside perspective of the college sports performance profession. It will include coaches from both football and Olympic sports as well as staff members who work as part of the performance team to add perspective from the other side of the lens on the impact of the sports performance team.

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Chris Friend, MSpC, SCCC
Associate Director, Football Strength & Conditioning
University of Cincinnati
Robo Williams, SCCC, CSCS
Assistant Director, Football Strength & Conditioning
University of Cincinnati
Michael Stegemoeller, MS, SCCC, CSCS
Assistant Performance Coach, Olympic Sports
University of Cincinnati
Micaela Stingley-Serrano, MS, RD, LD
Director of Football Performance Nutrition
University of Cincinnati
Mark Uptegraff, CSCS, SCCC
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Football, Wrestling, Baseball
Northern Illinois University

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Rediscovering the Stability Ball: How to Utilize the Most Forgotten Item in the Gym for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Training Methods

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 417

The SWISS Ball, (aka Stability Ball, Fitness Ball), has been present in gyms everywhere since the 1990s, when it exploded in popularity with regular trainers and gym-goers. Since that brief decade (1990-2000ish), the Fitness ball has taken on a dubious identity – either the most misunderstood, or the least-used piece of equipment, in most gyms. This is something we will fix in this workout/information session, during which we will (re)discover the benefits and challenges the Fitness Ball can offer any level of exerciser. I will explain, and teach, exercise progressions from beginner to advanced. Modalities, benefits, and all areas of how to incorporate this low cost, super-impactful equipment will be shared! Fitness Ball workouts are not just a challenge, they are incredibly fun, and break up the normal mundane routines in ways that will attack your core and whole body, in ways that will generate ideas and results, for everyone involved.

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Shane Fudge, PhD
Professor
University of Cincinnati, College of Business

Lightning Talks: (1) From Athlete to Advocate - A Journey from HS/Collegiate Sports to Exercise Science Leadership AND (2) Success Beyond Graduation: Navigating Your Entry into the Professional World

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 423

From Athlete to Advocate: A Journey from HS/ Collegiate Sports to Exercise Science Leadership:

This session will act as tale of my journey as a former HS/ collegiate athlete to a young upcoming exercise science professional. This presentation will include my background, challenges along the way, why I decided to get into this field, and how this background can help one maximize their experience in Exercise Science.

Success Beyond Graduation: Navigating your Entry into the Professional World:

A presentation geared towards educating current students on the skills and information that would allow them to succeed in the professional world.

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Nijel Davis, BS
Baseball Academy Camp Instructor; Operations Intern; Alumni
Cincinnati Reds; Prep Baseball Report Ohio; UC Exercise Science
Cayden Heller, BS, CSCS, CPT
Performance Coach
Iron Strong Training

Resistance Training for Special Populations: From Post-Op to Parkinson's

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMTUC 419

Resistance training is an essential component in the rehabilitation setting with benefits across a variety of settings. This session will offer an overview of dosing parameters for special populations as well as demonstrate that all individuals can be athletes and make progress in the gym. From the competitive athlete, to those diagnosed with complex neurological or cardiac conditions resistance training can have a profound effect on quality of life. Proper scaling and dosing allows all populations to increase their capacity for activity.

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Derek Miles, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Miles Rehab and Performance

Intuitive Eating for the Everyday Athlete

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 400A

Intuitive Eating is a revolutionary approach to nutrition that promotes a healthy relationship with food and one's body. In this presentation, we will explore how Intuitive Eating principles can be applied to the world of sports and fitness, making it a powerful tool for the everyday athlete. We will delve into the connection between intuitive eating, sports performance, and overall well-being. This session will equip fit pros with the knowledge and strategies to guide athletes in embracing intuitive eating as a sustainable and effective approach to fueling their bodies for optimal performance.

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Katie Hake, RDN, LD, CPT
Non-Diet Dietitian and Fitness Professional
Katie Hake Health & Fitness, LLC

High Intensity Interval Training: Prescribing Intensity to Patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 400C

In this session, we'll discuss the safety of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). You'll leave with an understanding of how to prescribe intensity, how to begin and progress patients utilizing HIIT vs MCIT (moderate intensity continuous training). We'll also learn discuss the applications of heart rate range, RPE and talk test and the best ways to determine intensity.

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Malloree Rice, MS, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
UC Health

Navigating Interdisciplinary Stress on an Individual and Organizational Level

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTDC 502 Lab

In today’s competitive sports environment, it is normal to have an athlete interface with multiple prescribers of stress. From Head coaches, performance coaches, athletic trainers, skill coaches, to external personal trainers or skill coaches. Too often, physical preparedness and the capacity of the athlete is compromised by competing stressors and insufficient recovery. This ultimately stems from, at best, a lack of communication regarding loading intentions, and at worst, a blatant disregard to our impact as coaches on an athlete’s preparedness. This interactive workshop seeks to bridge the gap between coaching staff, the athlete, and support personnel. It will allow for a clear and concise ability to communicate stressors from the top down, and encourage coaches to identify how their tactical decisions affect the physiological environment the athlete experiences.

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Ben Stadler
Trainer
Chimera Performance

Focus and Flow: Vision Training as The New Frontier in Athletic Performance

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 400B

This presentation will explore the role of visual training in enhancing sports performance. It will cover how to assess visual fields to identify strengths and limitations, and introduce techniques to relax the eyes and expand peripheral vision, crucial for awareness in fast-paced environments. Attendees will also learn strategies for tracking moving objects more effectively and speeding up decision-making, helping athletes react faster and perform at their peak.

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Dylan Seeley, DC, CSCS
Owner and Doctor of Chiropractic
Inferno Performance and Rehab

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"I Am Worth Fighting For": Building Confidence and Capability through Empowerment Self-Defense

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 417

"Self-Defense" is just punching and kicking, right? Not if it's Empowerment Self-Defense. In this workshop, we lean into the mind/body connection by beginning with the most important and overlooked aspect of safety and violence prevention: the mental game. We learn to understand our intuition, increase interoceptive awareness, and believe we're worth fighting for. Then punching and kicking becomes evidence of our capability and a tool for confidence building. (Plus, it’s just fun.) Come train with us as we redefine self-defense.

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Lauren Bailey, Lindsey Falcon
Co-founders
Thrive Empowerment Center

Cincinnati Ballet: CB Moves for Parkinson's

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 419

Cincinnati Ballet’s CB Moves for Parkinson’s is a specialized dance class series designed uniquely for persons with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Their expert faculty use movement and music to stimulate the body and mind, providing a supportive forum for fitness, expression and community for participants of all ages. Dancers are welcome to enjoy class on their own or to invite a companion to participate with them.

Learn about the method and experience a short demo class modeled after the adaptive dance classes they teach for students with Parkinson's at the Cincinnati Ballet!

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Nicole Hershey
CB Moves Instructor
Cincinnati Ballet

Lightning Talks: (1) Accuracy and Validity of Wearable Technology AND (2) Effectiveness of a 10-Minute Dynamic Warmup on Neuromuscular Performance: Insights from Countermovement Jump Height Using Dual

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 425

Accuracy and Validity of Wearable Technology:

A discussion of the accuracy and validity of four different wearable technologies including WHOOP, Oura ring, Polar Chest Strap, and Apple Watch with comparison under different conditions. The objective is to discuss the growing popularity of wearables in health monitoring and its implications for consumers. All four devices will be tested simultaneously over four days during ten-minute periods of rest, walking, jogging, and resistance training. Heart rate data including max, average, and zones will be extracted and presented in a graph form to compare all four under different activity intensities. Discrepancies and trends within the four devices will be discussed once data is collected. The validation of this data will be discussed through previously conducted research or information direct from the manufacturer. The future of wearable technology and the influencing variables such as positioning and movement artifacts will be discussed.

Effectiveness of a 10-Minute Dynamic Warmup on Neuromuscular Performance: Insights from Countermovement Jump Height Using Dual Force Plate Analysis:

This research project investigates the effects of a structured warm-up routine on vertical jump performance, aiming to provide insights into optimizing athletic preparation. Specifically, the study measures changes in vertical jump height before and after participants engage in a guided warm-up program designed to enhance neuromuscular readiness and performance. The warm-up protocol emphasizes dynamic movements tailored to improve power and coordination, potentially offering practical applications for athletes and trainers. By analyzing these performance metrics, the research seeks to understand the physiological and biomechanical benefits of structured warm-ups. Participation is entirely voluntary, and all data collected will be used strictly for research purposes, ensuring participant confidentiality. This study not only contributes to sports science literature but also aims to inform evidence-based practices for enhancing athletic performance through effective warm-up strategies.

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Gabe Sanders, PhD
Professor and Director, M.S. in Exercise & Sport Science
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science
Leah Haddle, NASM-CPT
Student
University of Cincinnati Exercies Science

Lightning Talks: (1) Caffeine: Unplugged! AND (2) Exercise Oncology: A New Frontier in Supporting Cancer Care and Recovery

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 427

Lightning Talk 1: This session will be about the effects of caffeine on your body and how much caffeine is too much!

Lightning Talk 2: Exercise Oncology: A New Frontier in Supporting Cancer Care and Recovery

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Lindsey Frederick
Student
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science
Kaidy Todd
Social Media Manager
Maple Tree Cancer Alliance

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Lightning Talks: (1) Training Women in Every Phase of Life AND (2) A Comparative Approach to Strength & Conditioning for Developing Collegiate Dancers

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMTUC 423

Training Women in Every Phase of Life:

Women are not, in fact, just smaller men, despite the way the fitness industry can frame them to be. On the other side of that coin, women are not frail creatures that only need light weight, endurance work to thrive. Women's bodies shift and change throughout the phases of their life and that has to be accounted for when training them. In this talk we will discuss how to approach training women in three distinct phases of their life (teenage, menopause/post-menopause, pregnancy/postpartum) and what special considerations should be taken during these periods. We will also talk briefly about other special considerations when training women such as how hormonal changes effect exercise, how their joint structure effects certain exercises, etc.

A Comparative Approach to Strength and Conditioning for Developing vs Collegiate Dancers

This presentation explores the nuances of strength and conditioning for dancers across different age groups and competitive levels. Focusing on young dancers (ages 8-12) and collegiate dancers, we will delve into the key physiological and anatomical differences that influence training approaches. The discussion will highlight the unique demands of pre-professional training versus collegiate competition, emphasizing seasonality and periodization strategies. Furthermore, we will examine exercise selection and progressions tailored to each group, ensuring optimal performance and injury prevention. This comparative analysis will provide valuable insights for exercise professionals working with dancers at all stages of development.

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Dan Scheid, PT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
University of Cincinnati
Anna Hoots, MS, CSCS
Trainer and Coach
Black Sheep Performance
Paige Taylor
Student
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science

Lunch and Networking Showcase

12:00 PM - 01:30 PMTUC 465

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Chess not Checkers: Systems & Strategies for the Fitness Professional

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTUC 425

The discussion will be geared towards long term professional development through systematic strategies and frameworks focused on navigating the evolution of the fitness industry

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Adam Atallah
Owner and Coach
Atallah Coaching
Stacie Skodinski, MS, SCCC, CSCS
Assistant AD, Sports Performance
University of Cincinnati

The Back Squat Blueprint: A Guide to Optimal Squatting Mechanics and Set-up

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTDC 502 Lab

An in-depth analysis of how to set up for and execute the back squat with a focus on what the back squat and other squat variations have in common in terms of desired joint alignment, bar path, nature of eccentric/concentric phase and so on. Aiming to give attendees a blueprint for what constitutes a "good" squat that can be tailored to all clientele and variations of the lift.

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Tom Sheppard
Head Coach at elitefts, Thibarmy and Phoenix Performance, Author and Educator
Thibarmy and elitefts

Training Movement for All

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTUC 400B

Owner and Head Trainer of Black Sheep Performance, Patrick Coyne will discuss the how and why behind the Black Sheep training philosophy. At Black Sheep we train everyone from a nine year old soccer athlete, to Joe Burrow, to a 60 year old grandmother who wants to be able to play in the floor with her grandchildren, and we train them all with the same core beliefs and movement principles. Talk will focus on analyzing and improving gait mechanics for both athletic populations and general population clients. Talk will also discuss the importance of training multi-planar movement and the technique behind how to train in different planes. Participants will get a chance to learn and participate in staple movements and drills from our Black Sheep programs.

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Patrick Coyne
Owner
Black Sheep Performance

Women in Strength Panel

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTUC 400A

Panel discussion on topics/issues for women in the strength industry. The group of panelists have decades of combined experience in coaching, competing, and business ownership in powerlifting/strongman/highland games/Crossfit/bodybuilding. We will begin the talk with common questions/misconceptions from the audience, with the end goal of providing possible solutions and ways ahead for our future leaders in the industry.

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Sarah Buckley, CSCS, FRS: FRC, FRA, FRISISM
Co-Owner
Prevail Strength x Movement
Amber Hansen, MS
Elite Powerlifter and Coach
The Dirty Gym
Laura Phelps-Stackhouse
Coach/Owner
Queen Bee Power Strength and Personal Training
Leah Reichman
Coach and Powerlifter
Norwood Strength, IPA North of the Border Powerlifting
Casey Strope
Manager and Professional
The Dirty Gym
Naomi Sheppard
Coach
elitefts

Inside Look: High School Strength & Conditioning Panel

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTUC 427

Learn more about what it means to be a high school strength coach, how to get into the field, and what you will accomplish as a coach for young athletes. You will hear from a diverse panel of current high school strength and conditioning coaches.

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Logan Neff
Director of Sports Performance and Athletic Mindset
Indian Hill High School
Craig Cheek, M.Ed.
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Hamilton Badin High School
Pete Collopy, CSCS
Sports Performance Director
McNicholas High School
Chris Gray
Director of Sports Performance
Archbishop Moeller High School
Adam Rankin
Head Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Elder High School
Jason Lewis
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Oak Hills High School
Terrell Williams, M.Ed., HSSCC, USAW, FMS-1, ISS-1
Director of Strength & Conditioning
St. Xavier High School

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Specialty Workouts: (1) Boxing - Knockout Fitness AND (2) FLEX Strength HIIT

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTUC 417

Boxing - Knockout Fitness:

This high-energy fitness boxing class combines cardio, strength training, and boxing techniques to help build muscle, burn calories, and boost your confidence. Whether you’re an experienced boxer or a beginner, you will be brought through a series of dynamic fitness drills and combinations to improve your agility, endurance, and overall fitness. Get your gloves on and get ready to sweat!

FLEX Strength HIIT

In this class, participants alternate between intense bursts of exercise and short recovery periods and is suitable for individuals of various fitness levels. Modifications will be available to accommodate beginners and advanced participants alike. The instructor will guide you through each interval, ensuring proper form and motivating you to push yourself throughout the workout. The goal is to improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

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Owen Clark
Student
Xavier University Exercise Science
Alexis Fourman, CPT
Owner
Springfield Health and Fitness Center

Lightning Talks: (1) Numbers Don't Lie: Data Collection and Analysis in Coaching AND (2) How Testing and Retesting Can Increase Performance, Buy-In & Revenue

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTUC 423

Numbers Don't Lie: Data Collection and Analysis in Coaching:

Data collection and analyzation is one of the most useful tools we can use as coaches. Data analysis gives us an objective and clear-cut view of client progression and lets us know what is or isn’t working in their programming and nutrition. In this session I’ll be discussing what data is in the context of training, how we can utilize data in programming, and how to get clients to collect data consistently, helping clients expedite progress and helping you become a better coach.

How Testing and Retesting Can Increase Performance, Buy-In & Revenue:

This talk will go into detail on how to select a battery of tests for your athletes; how to possibly implement them with your athletes/teams; how it can affect your daily & weekly sessions; how it can improve upon your coaching and programming; and how it can lead to more moments of revenue at your facility. We will go into detail on tests using Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates, Brower Timing Gates, Grip Dynamometers, VBT devices and daily readiness questionnaires.

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Connor Hanson, CSCS, CPT, RPR L1
Owner
CARD Sports Performance
Matt Baumer, BS, ACE-CPT
Owner/Personal Trainer
Optimized Strength Coaching, LLC

Nutrition Myths Debunked!

01:45 PM - 02:30 PMTUC 400C

We’ll unravel common nutrition myths and separate fact from fiction! Together we will delve into widely held misconceptions about nutrition, providing evidence-based insights to help you make informed nutritional choices. Leave equipped with the insights needed to navigate the often confusing world of nutrition.

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Kayla Pasquale, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian and Owner
Southside Strength Co. and CCHMC

Training-Induced Muscle Growth - Always a Strength Adaptation?

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTUC 427

Traditionally, training-induced muscle growth has been thought to be primarily an adaptation to support increased force production (i.e., strength). With resistance training, for example, muscle size and strength often increase simultaneously. Thus, it is reasonable to suggest that growth increases strength via greater amounts of muscle mass contributing to force production with sufficient activation. While training-induced muscle growth could contribute to increased strength, some evidence suggests that muscle size and strength often change independently. Muscle growth often occurs without increased strength, and increased strength can occur without muscle growth. Could this potentially indicate that in some cases, muscle growth, an energy-costly adaptation, actually supports other performance benefits? This session will review past and current evidence supporting the theory that muscle growth could occur to support endurance when muscle blood flow is impeded via high contraction force.

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Matthew Chatlaong, PhD
Professor and Director, Bearcat Performance Lab
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science

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Mindfulness Practices for Modern Times: Tools for Reducing Stress & Burnout

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTUC 400A

Here's what you can expect to learn: - Strategies for moving stress through your body - Science backed tools for regulating your nervous system and balancing your brain. - How to send your system signals of safety so your body + mind can relax. - Ideas and examples of how to take these new tools out into the wild and the real world.

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Meredith Amann, SEP, RYT
Certified Functional Health Coach
Living Embodied (Somatic Coaching)

Introduction to Olympic Lifting Workshop

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTDC 502 Lab

The snatch and the clean and jerk are the two main Olympic lifts and are great skills to learn in the realm of exercise science! Join us in understanding Olympic lifting as a whole and the steps to properly train both lifts!

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Ty Bentley
Student
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science
David Fairbanks, FRC, USAW-L2
Owner
Lion's Pride Weightlifting

A Roundtable for Future Fitness Leaders and Entrepreneurs

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTUC 465

Learn from a diverse array of experienced entrepreneurs, fitness leaders , and management professionals within the fitness industry. Come with questions and be ready to interact!

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Kyle Hotz, BS
Owner
Higher Heights Fitness
Tim Weimer, NASM-CPT, PPSC
Fitness Manager and Personal Trainer
Vision Fitness and MMA
Mike Gelfgot, CPT
COO and Coach
Activate Brain & Body
Shane Fudge, PhD
Professor
University of Cincinnati, College of Business
Alexis Fourman, CPT
Owner
Springfield Health and Fitness Center
Chris Sutter, PhD
Faculty
University of Cincinnati, College of Business
Naomi Matley, MS, CPT, USAW
Professor & Internship Director
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science

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Specialty Workouts: Swerk Dance Fitness and Mat Pilates

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTUC 417

SWERK, a hip hop cardio workout, brings participants the fun and energy of a dance party, while still working towards your fitness goals. Swerk has certified more than 200+ instructors across the United States, Puerto Rico & Canada. The best part about SWERK is anyone can do it! Whether you are a college student starting a fitness journey, a postpartum mother trying to get your groove back, or someone who just loves to sweat and dance, this workout is for you! We believe fitness should be encouraging, inclusive and fun, and we love spreading that message across the country!

This Pilates workout is designed to help participants unlock their inner strength. Pilates emphasizes the mind-body connection, aligning movement with breath to enhance overall body awareness. By focusing on the importance of connecting with our bodies and appreciating their capabilities, we will prioritize core engagement while paying close attention to which muscles activate during specific movements.

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Rachel Pavkov
Fitness Professional
Swerk, LLC
Elizabeth Foreman, ACE-CPT, ACE-GFI
Exercise Science Student
University of Cincinnati

Self Myofascial Release & Mobility

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTUC 400B

Join us for an in-depth session on self-myofascial release (SMR) in this hands-on 'Stretch and Roll' class. Discover effective techniques to target muscle tension and improve flexibility, while learning about the numerous benefits, such as increased circulation, reduced muscle soreness, and enhanced range of motion. Additionally, we'll explore important contraindications and safety considerations to ensure you practice SMR effectively and avoid injury. This class is perfect for both beginners and those looking to refine their self-care routine.

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Kristen McAuliffe, NASM-CPT, TPI L3
Owner/Trainer
It’s Working Out

Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders, A Multidisciplinary Approach

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTUC 400C

Having experience working in essentially every aspect of musculoskeletal care including strength and conditioning, outpatient physical therapy, chiropractic and surgery being able to share my experiences, the roles each profession plays in healthcare can help undergraduate students find which path may fit best with their professional goals and best utilize their valuable exercise science degree.

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Trevor Kimm, DC
Owner and Doctor of Chiropractic
Indy Spine and Strength

Hot Topics in Health & Fitness: Exploring the Evidence Base and How to Apply It

02:45 PM - 03:30 PMTUC 425

Every day in the health and fitness world, we’re exposed to new training methodologies and technologies. Or, we get questions from clients that we might not be sure how to answer! In this session, we’ll explore some of the latest ‘hot topics’ in health and fitness, what the latest scientific evidence suggests about them, and how we can apply this knowledge with clients or participants while staying within our scope of practice as exercise professionals.

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Julia Buchanan, PhD, ACSM-EP, MCHES, NBC-HWC
Professor and Program Coordinator
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science
Mindy Piles, M.Ed., ACSM-EP
Professor
University of Cincinnati Exercise Science

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