Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference Proceedings - American College of Sports Medicine
MARC ACSM
Agreement Between Self-Reported and Accelerometer Derived Sleep Durations
M Alidadi, T Barreira, K Harmon, Y Moon, and M Armstrong
Palm Cooling Between Sets Reduces Perceived Exertion Without Enhancing Performance During High-Load Deadlifts
J Aloi, R Hersey, H Presgrave, S McClain, N Flati, H Gerhart, P Prins, and J Buxton
The Effect of a 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Race on Vagal Modulation
M Baxter, Z Climenhaga, N Bearup, V Cave, K Dames, and J Parks
Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Cuff Design on Upper Body Exercise
S Zupnik, N Rolnick, V De Queiros, B Fedorko, S Watson, C Ruffhead, L Kuriawa, and T Werner FACSM
Effects of Mindfulness on Heart Rate Variability and Pain Response During Cold Pressor Test
J Zimmerman, C Dulaney, M Akkad, and J Heiland
Dual task performance during treadmill-based perturbation trials in young adults
A Zhang, R Michaels, T Lalta, and Y Moon
Males Exhibit Higher Arterial Stiffness but Similar Augmentation Index and Microvascular Reactivity Compared with Females
O Zakrewski, W Parker, and R Landers-Ramos
Effect of Weighted Vest Exercise on Lower Limb Blood Flow and Postural Sway
Z Wu, J Greenberg, and K Heffernan PhD
Femoral Oscillatory Shear Patterns and Vascular Structure in Women Who Use Oral Contraceptives
P Williams, J DeBlois, P Pagan Lassalle, S Ranadive, and K Heffernan
Effects of Acute Refueling on Anaerobic Power Test Performance During Pre-Season Soccer Training
D Williams, D Ebert, N Braun, J Nelligan, and W Braun FACSM
Effect of Mouthpiece Style on VO2 Performance
H Webber and R Emmons FACSM
Influences of Methodology on Nerve Conduction Studies: Does Probe Pressure Influence M-Wave Variability?
S Washington, J Shields, A Barrera-Curiel, A Krahn, J Hernandez-Sarabia, G Hester, R MacLennan, C Mackey, C Smith, M Luera, and J DeFreitas
Acute Betalain-Rich Concentrate Supplementation Does Not Improve Repeated Sprint Performance or Recovery: A Pilot Study
S Vitti, M Smith, K Sulaimani, A Ward, P Huang, and A Ramakrishan
Lower Limb Muscle Morphology in Individuals with Coronary Artery Disease: A Cadaveric Pilot Study
D Violi DPT, CSCS and J Relkin SPT
Comparison of Cisgender and Transgender Individuals’ Aerobic Fitness and Associated Parameters
L Vazquez, A Mohan, Y Kim, J Ekhtman, and D Oberlin
Predicting Concussion History Through Force Plate Performance Metrics
L Van Horn MS, C-EP, CSCS; T Rosch MS ISOM, MBA; and S Caulfield MA CSCS*D, TSACF*D, RSCC*E
Influential Factors of Physical Activity: A Comparison of Three Different Universities
S Taylor, J Martin, T Werner, L Elliott, and M Bopp
Examining the Relationship Between Visual and Sensorimotor Skills and In-Game Performance in Men’s Division II College Basketball Players
M Takacs, B Snyder, B Finn, and S Davis FACSM
Qualitative Analysis of Mental Toughness in Young Female Athletes
M St Jean, S Razon, and M Ramick
Retrospective Analysis of the Relationship Between Antioxidant Consumption and Arterial Stiffness in Law Enforcement Officers
N Sorensen, M Abel, B Fleenor, and J Keeler
Endothelial Function in Former Contact and Non-Contact Athletes
D Sik Song, C Gallo, M Overstreet, C Jacintho Moritz, T Buckley, D Edwards, and S Lennon
Radiographic Evaluation of Ulnar Variance from Childhood to Adulthood in Female Gymnasts Versus Non-gymnasts
I Sokolik, A Rodriguez, A Dabel, D Whitmire, A Zelpowitz, T Eng, A Nicotra, T Scerpella, and J Dowthwaite
NCAA Division II Student-Athletes Mental Health: Workforce Perceptions Regarding Screening and Resource Allocation – Qualitative Analysis
B Snyder, M Gaudet, S Davis FACSM, J Young, L Keenan, A Drago, and A Snook
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Students' Preparedness and Interest in Utilizing Physical Activity in Patient Care
B Snyder, M Ramick, P Heagey, L Santanna Longergan, and M Reed FACSM
Do Proprioception and the Vestibular System Influence Fear of Falling in Older Adults?
C Smith, M Parodi, S Reese, J Shields, C Smith, and J DeFreitas
Comparing Corticospinal and Reticulospinal Tract Influences on Upper Limb Motor Control: A Preliminary Analysis
C Smith, J Shields, C Smith, A Furlow, L Radke, S Washington, and J DeFreitas
A Framework for Exercise-Induced Cardioprotection in Childhood Cancer Survivors
C Sholler and M Caru
Short-Term Handgrip Training Does Not Alter Muscle Echo Intensity in Older Adults
J Shields, C Smith, S Reese, M Dos Santos, and J DeFreitas
Impact of Insulin Infusion on Brachial Artery Low Flow-Mediated Constriction in Adults with Obesity
S Shah, E Heiston, D Battillo, and S Malin FACSM
The Impact of Being Fasted vs Fed on Submaximal and Maximal Treadmill Running
A Seasholtz, A Lesniak, and C Dixon FACSM
Strike! How Older Adults Embrace Nintendo Switch Bowling
S Schade, N Getchell, G Dominick, and E Osega-Smith
The Impact of a Baseball Season on Body Composition in NCAA Division II Baseball Pitchers
C Saker, B Snyder, B Finn, S Davis FACSM, Darrin Lenhart, and S Muford
The Effect of Meditation on Heart Rate Variability and BDNF following an Acute Stress Event
G Sagna, S Gray-Baublitz, C Wilson, R Gonzales, S Rathart, and S Kieffer FACSM
Three Day of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation Does Not Impact Lower Limb Corticospinal Excitability
F Saechao, M Petry, R DiMaio, E Beinstein, and K Harmon
The Association Between Cardiovagal Baroreceptor Sensitivity and Brain Mechanical Properties Across the Lifespan
N Romberger, F Horvat, M Kramer, R Hoefer, K Decker, N Rizzi, Z Rigas, K Daga, C Johnson, and C Martens
Muscle Power in Individuals with Uremic Myopathy across stages of Chronic Kidney Disease.
G Ritchey, S Castelan, O Powers, J Keeler, and D Sinacore
Autonomic Function Predicts Change in Cerebrovascular Pulsatility During Cognitive Stress in Healthy Young Adults
A Rios and K Heffernan
Physical Activity Motivation Through the All Stars Moving Together Program: A Mixed-Methods Study
T Rebullido, A Hope, R Milano, and S Drewson
Sarcopenia Prevalence is Higher in Veterans Compared with Non-Veterans Across Diagnostic Criteria
J Rekant, J Beans, O Addison, and S Prior
Achilles Tendon and Myotendinous Morphological and Performance Adaptations to U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training
A Redinger, B Rawls, K Mroz, J Forse, S Fondi, L Rosenblum, B Martin, K Koltun, C Kargl, A Sprague, and B Nindl
Acute Exercise Alters Reward Center Cerebral Blood Flow and Appetite Perception in Adults with Hyperglycemia
J Ramirez, D Battillo, A Shah, D Zald, and S Malin FACSM
The Acute Effects of Action Observation Perspective on Lower Limb Corticospinal Excitability
Z Pourhatami, F Saechao, R DiMaio, and K Harmon
Examining Effects of Differing Inter-Set Rest Postures During a Lower Body Muscular Fatiguing Protocol
H Porter, C Hannon, A Raffa, H Presgrave, B Pope, A Davis, S Ellis, D Ault, and H Gerhart
Qualifying the Effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on Exercise Metabolism, Recovery, and Performance
M Plaisted and S Razon
Heart Rate, Power Output, and Perceived Effort: Taking it All in Stryd
T Persch, E Lind, and J Hokanson
Wrist-Worn Heart Rate Trackers in Action: Validity During Cycling and Treadmill Workouts
A Pearce, P McClure, J Grinstead, J Lynn, and M Yeh
A Meta-Analysis of Glycemic Responses to Exercise in Chronic Kidney and End-Stage Renal Disease
M Patel BS; K Okeke; S Bhattacharyya; M Germain MD; S Headley PhD, FACSM; and M Bruneau PhD, MBA, FACSM, ACSM-EP, NASM CPT
The Implication and Validity of the 5 Sit-To-Stand Test for Lower Limb Strength Evaluation in Individuals Aged 65 and Older
Z Pan, K Mattu, A Natesh, P Reynolds, H Mactaggart, and K Levers
Exploring Postural and Cueing Strategies for Standing Limb Occlusion Pressure Measurement
D Otero, N Rolnick, V De Queiros, L Hughes, C Ruffhead, S Zupnik, M Sergio, L Kuriawa, and T Werner FACSM
Monitoring Fatigue Across a NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Regular Season
E Ohlson, M Miltenberger, G Moir, and B Snyder
Testing the Validity of Smartwatches at Measuring Heart Rate and Distance on a Treadmill
J Nelligan, M Longworth, M Molyneaux, S Dietrich, and S Forlenza
The behavioral and physical effects of surf therapy with developmentally delayed pediatrics: A Case Study
J Monaco, L Cobb, P Vizzoni, J O'Hagen, C Carrigan, and D Adornetto
Age and Physical Activity Predict Functional Fall Risk in Older Adults
M Moghadassi, M Kushkestani, and C Garber
Effects of Congenital Hand Differences on Grip Strength and Muscle Morphology
T Mink and R Tatarski
Quality and Duration of Sleep and Sports Performance in Acrobatics and Tumbling Athletes
R Koenig, H Kalwarski, J Metz, and N LaRue
Relationship Between Dual Task Cost During Treadmill-Based Perturbation Trials and Unperturbed Overground Walking
T Lalta, R Michaels, A Zhang, and Y Moon
Higher cost to capacity ratio in aging relates to insulin resistance and aortic waveforms
M Miladinov, D Battillo, E Heiston, R Dougherty, and S Malin FACSM
Sleep Quality and Obesity Markers in Low-Income Hispanic Adults in Southern New Jersey
Y Reyes, L Avila, J Ryan, D Giovinetti, and S Kim
Muscle Morphology and Quality Are Similar Between Individuals from Different Racial Backgrounds
D McLaughlin, P Kansagra, L Martins, A Barton, M Lanza, and D Mázala
Student Versus Strength Professional Ability to Predict Human Versus AI Created Exercise Programs
M McGreal, C Gutt, C DeAndrea, A Venezia, A Koch, and M Landram
Effects of Mouth vs. Nasal Breathing on Physiologic Variables During and Following Aerobic Exercise
O McElhenie, K Reed, K Todd, A Bechtold, I Bretón, J Sanders, and W Braun FACSM
5-Times Sit-to-Stand Performance Related to Intra-Trial Decrements in Time-to-Peak-Force in Older Adults
K Mattu, Z Pan, A Natesh, P Reynolds, H Mactaggart, and K Levers
Age Moderates the Association Between Handgrip Strength and Arterial Stiffness in Women
S Mascone, W Lefferts, S Ranadive, and E Lefferts
Comparison between self-controlled and coach-controlled groups in a golf setting
T Mack and K Jaquess
Distinct Muscle Oxygenation Profiles in Treadmill vs. Overground Walking Despite Equivalent Oxygen Consumption Rate
H Lopez, R Landers-Ramos, and N Knuth
Sustained Impact of Acute Ozone Exposure on Locomotion, Anxiety-like Behavior, and Microglia in Rats
C Longoria, R Guidarelli, S Brown, D Gupta, M James, K Bieszczad, J Laskin, A Gow, and D Laskin
Effects of Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) on Vertical Jump, Broad Jump, and Pro Agility
L Lewis, T Hess, A.J. Katrakazis, R Orr, M Trainor, and J Sanders
Creatine Supplementation and Cognitive Performance: Findings from a Three-Week Trial in College Aged Adults
E Larson, W Barzak, D Bish, E Geer, V Pekrul, H Gerhart, J Buxton, P Prins, and E Rawson
Effects of Short-Term High-Dose Allulose Supplementation on Endurance, Metabolism, and Muscle Glycogen in Male Cyclists
R Krummel, P Prins, J Buxton, R Johnson, E Plank, and A Koutnik
Age-Varying Associations Between Disrupted Circadian Rest-Activity Rhythms and Frailty Among 7,236 U.S. Adults
J Kim, J Kenyon, J Geller, E Park, J Lee, D Kirkman, L Sargent, and Y Kim
Effects of Chronic and Short-Term Resistance Training on Circulating Inflammatory Cytokines in Middle-Aged Women
D Kim, J Parks, S Mascone, S Ranadive, and S Prior
Mitochondrial Hypoxia and Reperfusion Result in the Reorganization of the Electron Transport Chain: Could Dynamic Changes in Mitochondria Underlie Exercise Capacity?
S Khan, M Canellas da Silva, and S Kuzmiak-Glancy
Effects of Prenatal Exercise Mode on Infant Gross Motor Skill Trajectories
K Kern, A Claiborne, W Qiang, S Surkar, R Tinius FACSM, A Gross McMillan, and L May FACSM
Impact of Insulin-Stimulation on Neuronal Extracellular Vesicle Insulin Signaling in Prediabetes
M Kahlon, E Heiston, M Mustapic, D Kapogiannis, and S Malin FACSM
Electrical Stimulations Only Confer Small Increases in Energy Expenditure: A Meta-Analysis
J Juliano, L Gordy, T Goerke, S Hubbard, A Shehata, and S Dankel
The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise on Cardiovascular Function in Normotensive College Women
S Jablonski, Z Herrington, J Boyle, J Jedry, T Horn, G Petropoulos, G Smith, C Thomas, M Holmstrup, J Urda, and S Verba
Potassium Supplementation Lowers Inflammation and Improves Endothelial Function Under High Sodium Conditions in Normotensive Adults
J Irwin, A Lobene, K Kaseman, C Jacintho Moritz, and S Lennon
The Effect of Performance on An Athlete’s Sense of Meaning in Life
J Irvin and K Jaquess
Short Duration Training with Repetitions in Reserve (RIR) Did Not Improve RIR Accuracy
C Hood, L Friedel, A Keller-Posen, B Perdue, J McKenzie, and R Laird
Do Gymnastic Training History and Gynecological Age Predict Distal Forearm Skeletal Maturation in Adolescent Girls?
C Hobler, Y Agarwal, N Taneja, J Bright, E Ayad, C Njoku, A Nicotra, T Scerpella, and J Dowthwaite
Mental Health, Central Blood Pressure, and Physical Activity in Young Adult Refugees in Syracuse, NY
A Heckel, A Mugalli, A Shaw, T Barreira, K Ramadoss, and J Kim
ROTC Physical Training Does Not Confer Benefits to Power in a Resisted-Ballistic Exercise Test
N Havens, A Sterczala, E Feigel, M Lovalekar, C Kargl, K Mroz, A Bean, P Fazeli, F Ambrosio, J Cauley, J Greeves FACSM, T O'Leary FACSM, K Koltun FACSM, and B Nindl FACSM
Differences in Total Work and Contraction-intensity on Resistance Exercise Energy Expenditure with Varying Explosive Repetitions
A Harrington, A Cave, E Rodriguez, K DiMillo, J Banks, A Moxley, M Cossa, C Hughes, and S Mazzetti
Differences Between Student and Strength Professional AI Perceptions and Use
C Gutt, M McGreal, C DeAndrea, A Venezia, A Koch, and M Landram
Mood State Following RPE-Based Hard Cycling and Cognitive Work
T Guidetti, P Cutrufello III, M Robb, R Cannataro, M Landram, and A Venezia
The Influence of Age and the Val66Met Polymorphism on Serum BDNF Following Moderate Exercise
L Greer, S Gray-Baublitz, J Thomson, M Shin, and S Kieffer
Examining Ethnic Differences in the Agreement Between BMI and Percent Body Fat Among College Students
J Gray and R Mallinson
Radiographic Evaluation of Lumbar Vertebral Angles and Intervertebral Disc Spacing in Female Gymnasts Versus Non-gymnasts
E Grabov, H Bong, C Cawood, A Kim, K Hildreth, S Tchako-Tchokounassi, A Nicotra, T Scerpella, and J Dowthwaite
Distinct Bone Phenotypes Exhibit Differential Biomarker Responses Following Acute Ballistic Loaded Exercise
J Goulart, C Kargl, A Sterczala, M Lovalekar, P Fazeli, J Cauley, M Hubal FACSM, F Ambrosio, A Bean, T O'Leary FACSM, J Greeves FACSM, B Martin, K Koltun FACSM, and B Nindl FACSM
A Peer-Leader Program to Increase Knowledge and Confidence Performing Resistance Exercise
L Gordy, J Chernyenko, J Schott, Z Furey, S Leusner, V Tymoshenko, and S Dankel
Mind Over Age: How Sex and Exercise Shape Cognitive Aging
K Gillis, S Dorceus, T LaRocca, and M Smith
NCAA Division II Student-Athletes Mental Health: Investigating Best Practice for Screening During the Academic Year
M Gaudet, S Davis, J Young, L Keenan, A Drago, and A Snook
Impact of Sex and Body Composition on the Accuracy of Photoplethysmography-Based Wearable Heart Rate Monitors
C Gardner, J Collins, M Moghaddam, and M Rabel
Effect of Dietary Intake on Exercise Performance in Collegiate Rowers
J Garay, S Vettamvelil, and M Voss
Peer-Led Multicomponent Lifestyle Intervention Improves Function and Physical Activity in Older Veterans With Dysmobility
B Friedman, J Giffuni, E Dennis, R Patel, J Rekant, and O Addison
Isometric Handgrip Training: Impact on Blood Pressure, Grip Strength, and Perceived Stress in College Students
A Fisher, J Claycamp, M Herrmann, Q Norris, R Hynum, D Neofes, J Buxton, and B Gordon
The Impact of Modified 5-3-1 Training on Strength in NCAA Division II Female Lacrosse Athletes
B Finn, M Miltenberger, S Munford, T Jordan, C Witmer, and S Davis FACSM
Monitoring clinical, functional, and psychosocial changes in adults with hematologic malignancies undergoing CAR T-cell therapy
A Farrington, M Potiaumpai, and K Dorritie
The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Cycling and Normobaric Hypoxia Measures of Executive Function
E Erb
The Effects of Screen Time on Response Times, Cognitive Function, and Physical Performance
D Ebert, K Johnson, E Egolf, L McClure, A Versis, J Sanders, and B Meyer
Effect of Caffeine on Metabolic Efficiency During a VO₂ Submaximal Test in Collegiate Female Athletes
A Dzurenda and K Wisniewski
Effects of a Novel Balance Training Device on Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study
B Doyle FACSM, J Watson, C Basset, and C Ellis
Legliz, Lekòl, Lakay: A Pilot Study Assessing Aging Biomarkers in Haitian Immigrants
S Dorceus, K Gillis, and M Smith
Intraday and Interday Repeatability of the YMCA Step Test
F Doebbel, D Mulaj, and E Matthews
The Effects of Mixed Reality Cycling During Head Down Tilt Cycling with College Students.
S Dixon, C Witmer, G Moir, and C Sakar
Short-term Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation Does Not Impact Muscle Quality
R DiMaio, M Petry, F Saechao, and K Harmon
Are Smartwatches Ready for Blood Pressure Monitoring? A Pilot Validity Study Across Multiple Conditions
M Deemer and M Yeh
The Effects of Added Sugar Intake on Sleep Health in Midlife Adults
K Decker, Z Rigas, C Awad, N Rizzi, M D'Agata, M Witman, S Lennon, and C Martens
Metabolic and Physiological Effects of Allulose on Half-Marathon Performance in Trained Male Runners
C DeCarlo, P Prins, J Buxton, A Beyer, A Haynes, N Soltz, R Johnson, and A Koutnik
A Comparison of Three Metabolic Carts During Graded Exercise Testing
M Danser, K Combs, M Lozada, J Benton, J Keeler, and C Carriker
Post-Exercise Vagal Recovery During Cognitive Testing
P Cutrufello III, T Guidetti, M Robb, R Cannataro, M Landram, and A Venezia
Effects of a Multicomponent Training Program on Health Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
T Craig, S Davis FACSM, S Munford, M Cencetti, and B Goodrich
Pre-exercise and Recovery Peripheral and Central Hemodynamic Response Unchanged Following Three Weekly Maximal Exercise Tests
K Combs, M Danser, M Lozada, J Benton, J Keeler, and C Carriker
Comparison of Visceral Fat Area Using Bioelectrical Impedance to Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
T Combest, T Sergi, D Yadavongsy-Clinton, and N Watson
Effect of Anatomical Placement on Accuracy of Wearable Heart Rate Monitors Across Activity Intensities
J Collins, C Gardner, M Moghaddam, and M Rabel
The Effects of Senaptec Vision Training on Hitting Stats in NCAA Division II Baseball Players
A Colecio, B Finn, B Snyder, S Davis FACSM, C Saker, and T Jordan
Recovery of Heart Rate Complexity After a 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Race
Z Climenhaga, M Baxter, V Cave, N Bearup, K Dames, and J Parks
Beverage Versus Capsule Delivery of Inorganic Nitrate: Effects on Exercise Economy in Postmenopausal Females
K Clark, M Stahl, E Grammer, J Allen, and A Weltman
Cohesion, Motivation, and Stress Resilience Effects on Collegiate Football Performance and Well-being
T Chhabra and K Jaquess
Changes in Muscle Size, Strength, and Exercise Adherence Following a Peer-Leader Program
J Chernyenko, L Gordy, J Schott, V Tymoshenko, S Leusner, Z Furey, and S Dankel
Impact of Seasonal Exercise Training on Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults with Obesity
I Chee, E Heiston, and S Malin FACSM
Impact of Core Strengthening on Walking Endurance and Fall Risk Perception in Adults Over 65
M Cencetti, N Evanosky, V Fama, B Kelley, C McNamara, M Nicholson, and J Tanis
The Effect of a 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Race on Autonomic Modulation
V Cave, N Bearup, M Baxter, Z Climenhaga, K Dames, and J Parks
Large Artery Stiffness and Neurovascular Coupling across the Lifespan: Impact of Age and Sex
J Cassette, S Brice, A Rios, K Kuwahara, W Lefferts, and K Heffernan
UPF Consumption and Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Middle-Aged Adults on a Controlled Diet
B Capra, S Hudson, K Phillips, E Marinik, E Laskaridou, A Johnson, E Wilson, M Dong, L David, J Salva, V Hedrick, K Davy FACSM, and B Davy FACSM
Arterial Stiffness, Theta Oscillations in Resting State EEG, and Neurovascular Coupling in Young Adults
S Brice, A Rios, S Downing, T Shadat, K Kuwahara, S Troller-Renfree, and K Heffernan
Comparing Virtual Reality Derived-BESS Scores and Human Evaluation Scores
A Breneman and L Custer
No Effects of Acute Refueling Composition on Soccer Athlete Motivation Measures During Pre-Season Training
N Bruan, D Ebert, D Williams, J Nelligan, and W Braun FACSM
Sickle Cell Disease Increases Glycolytic Muscle Fiber Proportions while Impairing Muscular Strength in Mice
E Bota, M Da Silva, C Hart, D Kim, S Kuzmiak-Glancy, and S Prior
The Acute Effects of Action Observation Perspective on Lower Limb Strength
E Beinstein, F Saechao, Z Pourhatami, R DiMaio, and K Harmon
The Effect of a 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Race on Arterial Stiffness
N Bearup, V Cave, Z Climenhaga, M Baxter, K Dames, and J Parks