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 career. Follow him on LinkedIn or reach out via email at [email protected] to connect and stay updated on his work in this critical field.