Dr. Luk, is an assistant professor of exercise physiology at Texas Tech University and NSCA Foundation grant recipient. Dr. Luk discusses her research on the interplay of lifestyle, supplementation, exercise, and intrinsic factors like sex, hormones, and immune function on skeletal muscle physiol...

Dr. Josh Keller, is an assistant professor at the University of North Texas and NSCA Foundation grant recipient. Dr. Keller shares his journey from a passionate teenager in the weight room to a leading researcher in peripheral vascular health and skeletal muscle function. Learn about his current ...

Dr. Shepard, is a seasoned sports performance expert with over 30 years of experience, including nine Olympic game preparations. Dr. Shepard shares his journey from strength conditioning to focusing on action sport athletes, discussing his research on surfing and snowboarding, and the integration...

Dr. Chad Kirksick, a professor of exercise science and Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation at Lindenwood University. Dr. Kirksick shares his extensive research on exercise and nutrition interventions, focusing on dietary supplements, human performance, and recovery. Learn about his current...

Gianna Mastrofini, is a PhD candidate and NSCA Foundation grant recipient, as she shares her research journey in exercise science at the University of South Carolina. Gianna discusses her work on training, nutritional, and supplemental interventions to improve physical and cognitive performance, ...

Dr. Erika Goldstein, a nutrition researcher and registered dietitian discusses her research interests, which include iron deficiency, sports nutrition knowledge in female athletes, and nutritional concerns in master class endurance athletes related to recovery performance and overall health. She ...

Dr. Michael Ormsbee, a 2012 Young Investigator Grant recipient and graduate program director in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at Florida State University, and the Director of the Institute of Sports Science and Medicine at FSU and an honorary research fellow position at t...

Dr. Trent Herda, 2021 Senior Investigator Grant recipient and former NSCA Foundation Grant Committee Chair, discusses his journey into the field of research, particularly in the area of neuromuscular research and strength training for youth. He mentions the influence of journals like the JSCR and...

Dr. Greg Haff, International Collaboration Grant Recipient for the NSCA Foundation, is a professor of strength and conditioning and the course coordinator for the Postgraduate Degree in Strength and Conditioning at Edith Cowan University in Australia. He has published over 240 articles on topics ...

James Snyder, is a recipient of the 2011 Graduate Masters Research Grant. He is a former Division One track and field cross-country coach, who founded FL Run Coach, LLC in 2022. With over a decade of coaching experience at various universities, including Appalachian State, Florida State, and Temp...

Dr. Brendon Scott, is a recipient of the 2019 Young Investigator Grant. Dr. Scott, specializes in exercise science, particularly in the effects of hypoxia on resistance exercise. He has an extensive publication record, research funding, and experience in consulting with elite athletes. His curren...

Dr. Kendall, a lecturer at Edith Cowan University in Australia specializes in strength and conditioning within the School of Medical and Health Sciences. She shares her journey into the world of strength and conditioning, highlighting her initial involvement in an exercise study that sparked her ...

Dr. Ashley Herda, an assistant professor at the University of Kansas Edwards campus. Dr. Herda discusses her research interests, including nutritional supplements, exercise interventions, muscle atrophy, and body composition changes and how she came into the profession. The interview offers insig...

Sarah Lanham, is a PhD student and graduate teaching assistant at the University of Kentucky, where she is part of the First Responder Research Laboratory. She is actively involved in researching exercise-induced fatigue and occupational injury risks among firefighters. Sarah discusses her journe...

Emily Tagesen a 2019 Master's Grant Recipient and Doctoral Candidate at Kent State University. Emily discusses her journey from aspiring physical therapist to her current research interests in exercise immunology and recovery. She shares her ongoing research projects and her future research inter...

Young Investigator Grant Recipient, Dr. Kolber is a physical therapist, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F, and a professor of physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He discusses his background, interests, and research, which initially focused on identifying risk factors for...

John “J.D.” Mata, a 2016 Masters grant recipient and a United States Air Force Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron research exercise physiologist. JD discusses his journey into strength and conditioning, work in wearable performance technology, and research on injury risk profiling for tac...

Dr. Jacob Earp, a 2011 Doctoral Research Grant recipient and 2019 Young Investigator grant recipient, focuses on improving muscle quality and tendon function to enhance health, function, and sports performance. The interview highlights Dr. Earp's early interest in strength and conditioning, start...

Dr. Rich Blagrove, is a 2022 Young Investigator Grant recipient and senior lecturer in Physiology at Loughborough University in the UK. Dr. Blagrove's research focuses on the physiological factors influencing endurance running performance, the impact of strength training on running efficiency, an...

Dr. Brian Schilling, a professor of kinesiology and nutrition sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shares his journey, interests, and challenges in the field, highlighting the importance of technology, workforce development, and effective scientific communication. Dr. Schilling's exten...

Jennifer Rivera, a passionate researcher and doctoral student at Kent State University, discusses her research interests in immune function, inflammation, and skeletal muscle damage in the context of exercise. She shares how her curiosity led her to explore the effects of myofascial release on at...

Dr. Mark Abel, CSCS, TSAC-F, is a 2014 NSCA Foundation Senior Investigator Grant recipient, and 2016 TSAC Practitioner of the Year Award recipient. Dr. Abel shares his journey from firefighter to exercise scientist and reflects on his mentors and the impact of the NSCA and NSCA Foundation on his ...

Dr. Jeffrey McBride, NSCA Foundation grant recipient, is a Biomechanics Professor at Appalachian State University and Director of the Neuromuscular and Biomechanics Laboratory. He shares his research journey, passion for strength training, current projects, insights into collaboration challenges,...

Dr. Patrick Harty, recipient of the 2017 Masters Research grant, currently serves as an assistant professor of exercise science at Lindenwood University. Dr. Harty possesses an impressive educational background, including a PhD in exercise physiology from Auburn University, and a master's degree ...