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Dr. Walt Thompson

@DrWaltThompson

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@CEPAupdates
CEPA
2 years
UNH is hiring a Visiting Professor of Exercise Science! See post or link below for more information: https://t.co/pIHyWMq5Zs #CEPAjobshare #ACSMCEPA #CEPA
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@CSMRonline
Current Sports Medicine Reports
2 years
Handheld percussive devices, foam rollers, and pneumatic compression devices have increased in popularity, but the proven efficacy of pressure, vibration, or percussion is way behind the perceptual benefits experienced by users and athletes. https://t.co/43n9SWeUdM
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@HFJonline
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal
2 years
When exercising outdoors in the summer heat, aim for the early morning or later evening, avoiding the hours between 10 am- 4 pm, typically considered the hottest part of the day due to the angle of the sun and peak UV rays. 9 more tips to beat the heat: https://t.co/6Frp55MzDp
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@HFJonline
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal
2 years
ACSM announces Dr. Paul Gallo as the next editor-in-chief of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. As leader of the editorial board, the EIC has full content responsibility, ensuring the mission & scope of the journal is prioritized throughout publication. https://t.co/glE1QGfaW5
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@CSMRonline
Current Sports Medicine Reports
2 years
Current guidelines for minimum weight class certification in women's wrestling may put female athletes at risk. Experts propose ⬆️ the minimum % body fat for weight class determination for females, though more research is needed to identify optimal %. https://t.co/w0EpjKlD05
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@HFJonline
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal
2 years
The Compendium of Physical Activities is a systematic approach to categorize & quantify the energy expenditure of various physical activities. ❗Get the latest Compendium updates, including new info for older adults and wheelchair activities: https://t.co/u5d6rv3BD6
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@ACSMNews
American College of Sports Medicine
2 years
Congratulations to Arlington, VA, on being named America's Fittest City for the 7th consecutive year! @ArlingtonVA How does your city rank? Compare city rankings, read the full rankings release report & find resources: https://t.co/tVbkDnFEqE Supported by @ElevanceFND
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@HFJonline
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal
2 years
New article: Learn about conducting online fitness assessments with exercise oncology participants, including choosing online functional fitness measures and consideration of technology logistics. ➡️ https://t.co/r8Y70mhYBs
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@CSMRonline
Current Sports Medicine Reports
2 years
This month's web alert covers: ➡️ Protec3d (app) ➡️ USDA DRI Calculator for Health Care Professionals ➡️ Welltory (app) ➡️ Spirobank (app) ➡️ Fractures (app) https://t.co/KasgjQwGyu
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@CSMRonline
Current Sports Medicine Reports
2 years
Update on Ferritin and Iron Therapy in Athletes: https://t.co/PoQZTHeaxA
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@MSSEonline
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2 years
This study by Mater and colleagues examined the effect of cadence on oxygen consumption, muscular activity, and perception of effort during prolonged eccentric cycling and exercise-induced neuromuscular alterations 🚲 Read more here: https://t.co/nVawvSofid
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@CSMRonline
Current Sports Medicine Reports
2 years
New review from Nguyen et al. summarizes some of the most common exercise modalities, namely, Pilates, martial arts, locomotion, Masters sports, resistance training, & high-intensity interval training, in improving athletic performance for older adults. 🆓 https://t.co/KOPh7NZXSq
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@MSSEonline
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2 years
This study by Christie et al. aimed to determine whether advice to perform postmeal walking could be an effective and feasible alternate to standard care continuous walking for the management of gestational diabetes (GDM). Read more: https://t.co/lBgFHMZZQB
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@EIMnews
Exercise is Medicine
2 years
News Release: @ACSMnews and @Technogym Renew Long-Standing Partnership The partnership renewal makes Technogym an official Global ACSM partner and Global Exercise is Medicine Partner in all countries. Learn more: https://t.co/tvdqFfdqKc
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@MSSEonline
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2 years
This study by Couvert et al. aimed to compare the effects of two 12-wk HIIT isoenergetic programs (cycling vs running) on body composition and fecal microbiota composition in nondieting men with overweight or obesity 🏃🚴 Read the full text here: https://t.co/J38UKW4cjb
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@MSSEonline
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2 years
The aim of the study was to compare maximal force, force steadiness, and the discharge characteristics of motor units in the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle during submaximal isometric contractions for ankle dorsiflexion and adduction of the foot. Read more: https://t.co/p59adW40GG
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@TJACSMonline
Translational Journal of the ACSM
2 years
The Translational Journal of ACSM 2023 Paper of the Year Commentary by @NavyPT John J. Fraser, DPT, PhD, FACSM, has been published! Read it here: https://t.co/U0x25x3G3x
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@TJACSMonline
Translational Journal of the ACSM
2 years
A new study by Dunlap et al. explored the effects of 8 weeks of aquatic cognitive-motor exercise. Some of the exciting findings include: - 🧠 Improved cognition - 🚶‍♀️ Enhanced gait - 🏃‍♂️ Better functional mobility 🔗 https://t.co/5azOEfOMbY
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@MSSEonline
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
2 years
Can aerobic exercise preserve or increase total or regional skeletal muscle mass (SMM)? This study by Ross et al. aimed to determine the effects of aerobic exercise on SMM in male and female adults with overweight and obesity. 🏃💪 Read more: https://t.co/3TWmuoeL6h
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