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EDUCATION

• BOSTON UNIVERSITY, School of Education, Boston, MA. Doctor of Education - Physical Education 1993. Dissertation: The Effects of Strength Training on Children: An Evaluation of a Twice Per Week Program.
• BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, Boston, MA. Master of Science - Applied Anatomy and Physiology 1986. Thesis: Physiologic and Symptomatic Responses of Cardiac Patients to. Resistance Exercise.
• BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, Boston, MA. Bachelor of Science - Cardio-pulmonary Sciences, Dean's List 1983
• SIMMONS COLLEGE, Department of Nutrition, Boston, MA. Advanced course work in clinical nutrition and food science 1989 - 1990

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, Dept. of Health and Exercise Science, Ewing, NJ.

• Associate Professor with Tenure 2006-Present
• Associate Professor 2004-2006
• Courses taught: Foundations of Health
• Current Health and Wellness
• Coaching Principles and Practices
• Exercise Prescription for Allied Health Professionals
• Exercise Science Internship

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Dept. of Exercise Science & Physical Education, Boston, MA

• Associate Professor with Tenure 2002-2004
• Assistant Professor 1996-2002
• Lecturer 1996
• Courses taught: Exercise Physiology
• Fitness Appraisal
• Strength and Conditioning
• Adult Fitness Practicum
• Community Health and Fitness
• Exercise Science Internship

BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, Boston, MA

• Adjunct Assistant Professor 1995 - 1996
• Adjunct Instructor of Cardio-pulmonary Sciences 1987 - 1991
• Teaching Assistant/Lecturer 1984 – 1986
• Courses taught: Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Function
• Practicum in Exercise Testing

LASELL COLLEGE, Exercise Physiology Department, Newton, MA

• Director and Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology 1994 - 1995
• Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology 1993
• Courses taught: Exercise Physiology
• Advanced Exercise Physiology
• Human Nutrition
• Fitness Appraisal

RELATED EXPERIENCES

• SENIOR GOLFER MAGAZINE, New York, NY Columnist 1998-2001 Authored a ‘Body and Mind’ column and served as Senior Golfer’s exercise physiologist
• TENNIS AND RACQUET CLUB, Boston, MA Fitness Director 1986-1987 and 1989-1994. Coordinated the development of the fitness center in 1986 and later planned, promoted and evaluated all fitness activities. Created a personal training service and designed sport-specific conditioning programs for tennis and squash players.
• BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Boston, MA Coordinator of Fitness and First Aid 1988-1989. Assistant Coordinator of Fitness 1987-1988. Organized all fitness and first aid activities, taught classes on strength training, aerobic conditioning and first aid, and served as strength coach for club sports.
• BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, Boston, MA. Exercise Specialist, Health Science Fitness Center 1981-1986. Involved in all phases of the fitness evaluation including body fat analysis, exercise testing and follow-up counseling on exercise prescription and coronary  risk reduction.
• THE BODY SHOPPE FITNESS CENTER, Brookline, MA Assistant Fitness Director 1982-1985. Developed exercise programs for club members and coordinated staff training.
• BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Boston, MA. Exercise Specialist/Research Assistant, 1983-1984. Worked within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and physical therapists to treat cardio-pulmonary outpatients. Administered exercise tests, monitored responses to exercise therapy, and counseled patients on nutrition and smoking cessation. In addition to patient care, this experience included teaching student interns and coordinating research projects.

CONSULTATIVE AND ADVISORY POSITIONS

• NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION, Dallas, TX. Sickle Cell Trait in Athletes Task Force 2007
• NATIONAL YOUTH SPORT SAFETY FOUNDATION, Boston, MA 1998-2004
• BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Department of Pediatrics, Boston, MA 1996-1997
• TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Department of Community Health, Boston, MA 1995
• CIRCUIT OF REEBOK PROFESSIONALS AND SPECIALISTS, Stoughton, MA 1991-1996
• SPORT FITNESS RISK MANAGEMENT, Denver, CO 1991-1993

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE

• HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, Hillsborough, NJ 2005-Present Assist in the development and coordination of after-school strength and conditioning programs. Consult with coaches and coordinate research projects.
• SOUTH SHORE Y.M.C.A., Quincy, MA 1992-2004 Developed a successful youth strength training center for children. Coordinated  research projects, taught children, and supervised student interns.
• PROJECT J.U.M.P™: Junior Urban Movement Program, Boston, MA 1997-2004 Developed a successful after school physical activity program for underserved boys and girls. This program provided an opportunity for faculty and students to offer their expertise and training to local community centers and for children to engage in a variety of enjoyable physical activities.
• MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNORS COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, Boston, MA 1998-2004. Served on the youth fitness subcommittee and developed programs to promote physical activity in children and teenagers.
• TIMILITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, Roxbury, MA, Pen Pal Program 1993-2004
• LA ALIANZA HISPANA, Dorchester, MA, Lecturer 1996-2000
• INTERNSHIPS BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, Boston, MA 1983
• FITCORP FITNESS CENTER, Boston, MA 1982

AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS AND HONORS

• Awarded “Fellowship” in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2007
• Strength and Conditioning Journal Editorial Excellence Award, 2003
• Bronze Award of Appreciation, NSCA Certification Commission, 2002
• Awarded “Fellowship” in the American College of Sports Medicine, 2002
• Honored at the 6th Annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 2001
• State Director of the Year Award, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2000
• Junior Investigator of the Year Award, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1999
• CSCS Recertified with Distinction, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1999
• YMCA Hodgkinson Adult Volunteer of the Year Award, 1998
• Honored at the 3rd Annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 1998
• Club Coach Certification, United Stated Weightlifting Association, 1998
• Certified Health Fitness Director, American College of Sports Medicine, 1994
• Certified Exercise Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine, 1993
• Certified Exercise Test Technologist, American College of Sports Medicine, 1983
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1988
• Teaching Fellowship, Boston University, 1984-1986
• Boston University Sargent College Alumni Award, 1983

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

National Strength and Conditioning Association, member since 1985

• Member of Youth Special Interest Group, 2006 - present.
• Elected NSCA Vice President, 2005 - 2006.
• Elected to NSCA Board of Directors, 2003 - 2006.
• Elected NSCA Northeastern Region State Coordinator, 2000- 2003.
• Elected NSCA Massachusetts State Director, 1998-2000
• Member of Research Committee, 1997 - 2000
• Hosted CSCS Exam &/or Essentials Symposium, 1997 -2002
• Associate Editor, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, since 1996.
• Associate Editor, Strength and Conditioning Journal, since 2004.
• Co-Chair, Position Statement Committee on Youth Resistance Training, 1995 - 1996.
• Chair, Scientific Program Subcommittee, 1996 - 1997.
• Member of Personal Trainer's Committee, 1994-1996.

American College of Sports Medicine, member since 1980

• Health Fitness Instructor Certification Director, The College of New Jersey, 2004-2005.
• Health Fitness Instructor Certification Director, University of Massachusetts, 1996-2004.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine 2003 Spring Conference Committee.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine 2001 Annual Conference Committee.
• Advisory Board Member, ACSM Health Fitness Journal, 1996 – 2000.

Manuscript Reviewer

• American Journal of Medicine and Sports.
• ACSM Health & Fitness Journal.
• Journal of Athletic Training.
• Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Journal of School Health.
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
• Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
• Pediatrics.
• Pediatric Exercise Science.
• Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
• Strength and Conditioning.

Member of Doctoral Dissertation committees

• Boston University, Boston, MA "Developing and analyzing standards of practice of personal trainers” 1998-2000.
• Boston University, Boston, MA "An evaluation of the sport of tennis” 1998.
• Boston University, Boston, MA "A descriptive analysis of the physical fitness of major league baseball players," 1998.
• Tufts University, "The effects of high intensity strength training on cardiac patients” 1997.

RESEARCH GRANTS

• 1986 Dudley Allen Sargent Research Grant ($500). Principle investigator: Physiologic Responses of Cardiac Patients to Resistance Exercise.
• 1995 Boston Marathon Sports Medicine Research Foundation ($500) Principle Investigator: The estimated prevalence of anabolic steroid use among Massachusetts children.
• 1995 American Heart Association, ($2500) Co-investigator: Strength and self-efficacy in cardiac patients after strength training.
• 1995 Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Fitness and Sports ($1000) Co-investigator: Physical fitness program for students with below mean body composition scores.
• 1998 University of Massachusetts Junior Faculty Tenure Track Program Grant, ($3095) Principle Investigator: Effect of varied repetitions and loads on muscular strength in children.
• 1997 University of Massachusetts Public Service Grant, ($3485) Principle Investigator: Project JUMP: The junior urban movement program.
• 1997 Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Fitness and Sports, ($1000) Co-Investigator: Project JUMP: The junior urban movement program.
• 1997 Schnell Company Equipment Grant ($20,000) Principle Investigator: The effects of different resistance training protocols on the development of strength and endurance in children.
• 2000 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts, ($2000) Principle Investigator: Sports PREP: Preseason Recreation and Exercise for Preteens.
• 2000 University of Massachusetts Proposal Development Grant, ($4000) Principle Investigator: Effect of training frequency on strength and bone development in children.
• 2000 Promaxima Company Equipment Grant, ($15,000) Principle Investigator: Effects of strength training on children.
• 2001 Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Fitness and Sports ($1000) Co-Investigator: The Cost of Food Choices in Massachusetts’ High Schools.
• 2001 University of Massachusetts, College of Nursing Small Grant Research Award ($450) Co-Investigator: Effect of warm-up protocols on the expression of maximal strength in trained athletes.
• 2003 Hoist Equipment Grant, ($15,000) Co- Investigator: Effects of high repetition strength training on children.
• 2003 American Council on Exercise, ($3500)Principle Investigator: The effects of high repetition strength training on children.

SELECTED MEDIA APPEARANCES

• Controlling Cholesterol Through Exercise and Fitness Video, Fitness Consultant, 1992.
• Reebok Personal Training Video, Personal trainer, 1992.
• Quincy Cable TV, Fitness Expert, 1992 to 1995.
• Peak Mental Conditioning for Lacrosse, Video voice-over, 1993.
• Fitness Fairy Tales for Children, Fitness Consultant, Audiotape voice-over, 1993.
• WSSH/WKKU Radio, Commercial voice-overs, 1993.
• Video Network, Commercial voice-overs, 1994 to 1995.
• WRKO Radio, Health and Fitness, Exercise Physiologist, 1996.
• New England Cable News, Physical Education in Massachusetts, Exercise Physiologist, 1996.
• WCVB-TV Boston, Chronicle, Exercise Physiologist, 1996.
• WABU-TV, Ask the Doctors, 1997.
• WCVB-TV, Healthbeat, 1997.
• WCVB-TV, Chronicle, Exercise Physiologist, 1997.
• WPVI-TV, Mosaic Community Program, The Junior Urban Movement Program, August, 1998.
• WCVB-TV, New England Cable News, CNN Headline News, NBC Radio News, BBC Radio Network (London, England), CBC Radio Network (Toronto, Canada) and EPSN Radio. Anabolic steroid use by middle school children, 1998.
• WABU-TV, Ask the Doctors, 1998.
• WCVB-TV, Healthbeat, 1998.
• WCVB-TV, News at 5, May, 1999. Weight Loss.
• WCVB-TV, Health Science News, April, 1999. Strength Training.
• WABU-TV, Ask the Doctors, January, 1999.
• Sports Illustrated, October 9, 2000, Ask the Coach.
• National Public Radio, August 18, 2001. Youth Fitness.
• WABU-TV, 10 PM News, January 11, 2001. Exercise Advice.
• WCVB-TV, Healthbeat News, January 3, 2001. Fitness Fads.
• WLNS TV, August 2, 2002, Strength Training and Children’s Health.
• KMOX Radio, May 28, 2002, Youth Strength Training.
• CNN Headline News, August 14, 2003, Physical education and childhood obesity.
• MSNBC, June 11, 2003, Should kids pump iron?.
• Galway (Ireland) FM Radio, January, 2003, Youth health and fitness.
• CNN Headline News, July, 2004, Physical activity and obesity.
• Galway (Ireland) FM Radio, January 2004, Physical inactivity and childhood obesity.
• Satelite XM Radio, March 2005, Youth strength training.
• Fit TV, July 2005, NSCA Fitness and Performance.
• CNN Headline News, June, 2006, Physical activity and children.

PUBLICATIONS

Books:

• Faigenbaum, A., and Westcott, W. Strength and Power for Young Athletes. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers. 2000.
• Faigenbaum, A. and Westcott, W. Youth Fitness. American Council on Exercise, San Diego, CA 2001
• Mediate, P. and Faigenbaum, A. Medicine Ball Training for All. Monterey Bay, CA: Healthy Learning Publications, 2004.
• Faigenbaum, A. and Westcott, W. Youth Strength Training. American Council on Exercise, San Diego, CA. 2005
• Chu, D., Faigenbaum, A. and Falkel, J. Progressive Plyometric Training for Kids. Monterey Bay, CA: Healthy Learning Publications, 2006.
• 6. Faigenbaum, A., and Westcott, W. Strength and Power for Young Athletes, 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, in progress.
• 7. Mediate, P. and Faigenbaum, A. Medicine Ball Training for All Kids. Monterey Bay, CA: Healthy Learning Publications, in progress.

Chapters:

• Faigenbaum, A. Physical activity, exercise and health. In: Character and Health: Cultivating Well-being through Moral Excellence, Yeager, J. (ed.). Needham Heights: Simon and Schuster. 1997.
• Faigenbaum, A. Age and Gender differences and their implications for resistance training. In: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 2nd ed. T. Baechle & R. Earle, (eds). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 2000.
• Kraemer, W., Faigenbaum, A., Bush, J., and Nindl, B. Resistance Training and Youth: Enhancing Muscle Fitness. In: Lifestyle Medicine. J. Rippe, (ed). Medford, MA: Blackwell Science. 2000.
• Bachl, N., and Faigenbaum, A. Principles of Exercise Physiology. In: F.I.M.S. Team Physician Manual. L. Micheli, A. Smith, N. Bachl, C. Rolf, & K. Chan (eds). Tsim Sha Tsui, China: Lippincott, Williams & Williams, 2001.
• Faigenbaum, A. Youth Strength Training. In: Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise. Moftosky, D., and Zaichkowsky, L. (eds). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Technology. 2002.
• McInnis, K. and A. Faigenbaum. Strength Testing. In: Health Fitness Instructor Guidebook, 4th ed. E. Howley & B. Franks (eds) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 2003.
• Faigenbaum, A., and McInnis, K. Strength Training Prescription. In: Health Fitness Instructor Handbook, 4th ed. E. Howley & B. Franks (eds). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 2003.
• Westcott, W. and A. Faigenbaum. Clients Who are Pregnant, Older or Preadolescent. In: Essentials of Personal Training, R. Earle & T. Baechle (eds). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 2004
• Faigenbaum, A. Sports Physiology and Strength Training. In; The Pediatric and Adolescent Knee, L. Micheli & M. Kocher (eds), Philadelphia, PA: Saunders: 2006.
• Bachl, N., and Faigenbaum, A. Principles of Exercise Physiology. In: F.I.M.S. Team Physician Manual, 2nd ed. K. Chan, L. Micheli, A. Smith, C. Rolf, N. Bachl, W. Frontera, & T. Alenabi (eds). Tsim Sha Tsui, China: Lippincott, Williams & Williams, 2006.
• Faigenbaum, A., and J. Hoffman. Strength Training for Beginners, Strength Training, L. Brown (Ed), Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2007.
• Hoffman, J. and A. Faigenbaum. Strength Training for Intermediate Lifters, NSCAs Guide to Strength Training, L. Brown (Ed), Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2007.
• Hoffman, J. and A. Faigenbaum. Strength Training for Advanced Lifters, Strength Training, L. Brown (Ed), Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2007.
• Faigenbaum, A., and J. Hoffman. Strength Training for Youth, Strength Training, L. Brown (Ed), Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2007.
• Faigenbaum, A., and J. Hoffman. Strength Training for Seniors, Strength Training, L. Brown (Ed), Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2007.
• McInnis, K. and A. Faigenbaum. Strength Testing. In: Health Fitness Instructor Guidebook, 5th ed. E. Howley & B. Franks (eds) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (in press).
• Faigenbaum, A., and McInnis, K. Strength Training Prescription. In: Health Fitness Instructor Handbook, 5th ed. E. Howley & B. Franks (eds). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (in press).
• Faigenbaum, A. Strength training strategies for overweight children. In: Innovative Muscular Strength, Power and Endurance Training, Swank, A. (ed), Clifton Park, NY: Thompson Delmar Learning. (in review).
• Faigenbaum, A. Age and Gender differences and their implications for resistance training. In: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 3rd ed., T. Baechle & R. Earle, (eds). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (in review).

Articles, Peer-reviewed

• Faigenbaum, A., Skrinar, G., Cesare, W., Kraemer, W., and Thomas, H. (1990). Physiologic and symptomatic responses of cardiac patients to resistance exercise. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 71: 395-398.
• Skrinar, G., Unger, K., Hutchinson, D., and Faigenbaum, A. (1992). Effects of exercise training in young adults with psychiatric disabilities. Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation. 5: 151-157.
• Faigenbaum, A., Zaichkowsky, L., Westcott, W., Micheli, L., and Fehlandt, A. (1993). Effects of a twice per week strength training program on children. Pediatric Exercise Science. 5(4): 339-346.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1993). Prepubescent strength training: A guide for teachers and coaches. National Strength and Conditioning Association Journal. 15(5): 20-29, 1993. Correction: Strength and Conditioning 16(2), 1994.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Liatsos, N. (1994). The use and abuse of weightlifting belts. Strength and Conditioning. 16(4): 60-62.
• Faigenbaum, A. Psychosocial benefits of prepubescent strength training. (1995). Strength and Conditioning. 17(2): 28-32.
• Faigenbaum, A., Kraemer, W., Cahill, B., Chandler, J. , Dziados, J., Elfrink, L., Forman, E., Gaudiose, M., Micheli, L., Nitka, M., and Roberts, S. (1996). Youth resistance training: Position statement paper and literature review. Strength and Conditioning. 18 (6): 62-75.
• Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., Micheli, L., Outerbridge, A., Long, C., LaRosa Loud, R., and Zaichkowsky, L. (1996). The effects of strength training and detraining on children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 10(2): 109-114.
• Faigenbaum, A. The youth fitness market: Expanding your services. (1996). Strength and Conditioning. 18(5): 62-63.
• Hetu, F., and Faigenbaum, A. Conditioning for golf: Guidelines for safe and effective training. (1996). Strength and Conditioning. 18(5): 22-28.
• Faigenbaum, A., Nye-McKeown, J., and Morilla, C. (1996). Coaching athletes with eating disorders. Strength and Conditioning. 18(2): 22-30.
• Faigenbaum, A., Zaichkowsky, L, Westcott, W., Micheli, L., Outerbridge, A., Long, C., and LaRosaLoud, R. (1997). Psychological effects of strength training on children. Journal of Sport Behavior 20 (2): 164-175.
• Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., Long, C., Loud, R., Delmonico, M., Micheli, L. (1998). Relationship between repetitions and selected percentages of the one repetition maximum in children. Pediatric Physical Therapy 10: 110-113.
• Faigenbaum, A. Zaichkowsky, L., Gardner, D., and Micheli, L. (1998). Anabolic steroid use by middle school students. Pediatrics. 101 (5): e1-e6.
• Faigenbaum, A., Ciccolo, J., and Libonati, J. (1998). Perceptions of the heart rate guide. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 87: 315-320.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Bradley, D. (1998). Strength training for young athletes. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America. 7:1, 67-90.
• Faigenbaum, A. Fundamental fitness in children. (1998). ACSM Health and Fitness Journal . 2 (2): 18-23.
• Hetu, F., Christie, C., and Faigenbaum, A. (1998). Effects of conditioning on physical fitness and club head speed in mature golfers. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86, 811-815.
• Faigenbaum, A. and L. Micheli. Youth strength training. ACSM Current Comment , March, 1998.
• Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., LaRosa-Loud, R., and Long, C. (1999). The effects of different resistance training protocols on muscular strength and endurance development in children. Pediatrics. 104:e5 .
• Faigenbaum, A. Youth strength training: Benefits, concerns and program design considerations. (1999). The American Journal of Medicine and Sports. 1:243-254.
• Beniamini, Y., Rubenstein, J., Faigenbaum, A., Lichtenstein, A and Crim, M. (1999). High intensity strength training of patients enrolled in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. 19: 8-17.
• Faigenbaum, A. and Polakowski, C. (1999). Olympic style lifting: Kid style. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 21: 73-76.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2000). Strength training for children and adolescents. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 19 (4): 593-619.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Micheli, L. (2000). Preseason Conditioning for Young Athletes. ACSM Current Comment. Published by American College of Sports Medicine, November, 2000.
• Pearson, D., Faigenbaum, A. Conley, M, Kraemer, W. (2000). Resistance training guidelines for the enhancement of health and athletic performance. Strength and Conditioning. 22: 14-27.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Micheli, L. (2000). Preseason conditioning for the preadolescent athlete. Pediatric Annals. 29:156-161.
• Faigenbaum, A, Yap, C. (2000). Are plyometrics safe for children. Strength & Conditioning. 22: 45-46.
• Faigenbaum, A., Glover, S., O’Connell, J., LaRosa Loud, R and Westcott, W. (2001). The Effects of different resistance training protocols on upper body strength and endurance development in children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 15(4): 459-465.
• Howell, A., Cairns, M., Faigenbaum, A., and Libonati, J. (2001). The effects of muscle hypoperfusion /hyperemia on repetitive vertical jump performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 15(4): 446-449.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2001). Strength training and children’s health. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 72 (3): 24-30.
• Faigenbaum, A. Preseason conditioning for high school athletes. (2001). Strength and Conditioning, 23 (1): 70-72.
• Libonati, J, and A. Faigenbaum. (2001). Promoting physical activity in adults using the heart rate guide. The American Journal of Medicine and Sports. 3: 69-74.
• Faigenbaum, A., & Chu, D. (2001). Plyometric training for children and adolescents. ACSM Current Comment. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, December.
• Faigenbaum, A. Milliken, L., LaRosa Loud, R., Burak, B., Doherty, C. and Westcott, W. Comparison of 1 day and 2 days per week of strength training in children . (2002). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 73: 416-424.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2002). Resistance training for adolescent athletes. Athletic Therapy Today. 7(6): 30-35.
• Faigenbaum, A., Wein, D. (2002). High school food service: The cost of eating right. CAHPERD Journal Fall. 12-13.
• Micheli, L. Glassman, R., Faigenbaum, A., Gondek, J., Loud, R., Wein, D., Westcott, W. (2002). Promoting physical activity in children and teens. Consensus Statement from the Massachusetts Governor’s Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. December.
• Pikosky, M., Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., and Rodriquez, N. (2002). Effects of resistance training on protein utilization in healthy children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 34 (5): 820-827.
• Faigenbaum, A., Mediate, P., Rota, D. (2002). Sleep need in high school athletes. Strength and Conditioning 24 (4): 18-19
• Faigenbaum, A. (2002). Strength Training for Overweight Teenagers. Strength and Conditioning, 24: 67-68.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Cloutier, G. (2002) Medicine ball training for children. Strategies, 15(5): 15-18.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2003). Youth resistance training. President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Research Digest, 4(3): 1-8.
• Faigenbaum, A. Milliken, L., and Westcott, W. (2003). Maximal strength testing in children. Journal of strength and Conditioning Research. 17: 162-166.
• Masamoto, N., Larson, R., Gates, T., Faigenbaum, A. (2003). Acute effects of plyometric exercise on maximum squat performance in male athletes. Journal of strength and Conditioning Research. 17: 68-71.
• Haff, G. Burgener, M. Faigenbaum, A.., Kilmore, L., Lavalle, M., Nitka, M., Rippetoe, M., Proulx, C. (2003). Roundtable discussion: Youth resistance training. Strength and Conditioning. 25: 49-64.
• Manning, L., and Faigenbaum, A. (2003). Parents perceptions of after-school physical activity, CAHPERD Bulletin, 49: 19-21.
• Faigenbaum, A., Bellucci, M. (2003), Andamento Della Frequenza Cardiaca Nella Lezioni Di Educazione Fisica. Educazione Fisica e Sport Nella Scuola, 26-30.
• Faigenbaum, A. Milliken, L., Cloutier, C. and Westcott, W. (2004). Perceived exertion during resistance exercise in children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 98, 627-637.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Schram, J. (2004). Can resistance training reduce injuries in youth sports? Strength and Conditioning Journal. 26, 16-21.
• Faigenbaum, A. Maximize Recovery. (2004). Strength and Conditioning Journal. 26, 77-78.
• Faigenbaum, A., Bellucci, M., Bernieri, A., Bakker, B., Hoorens, K. (2005). Effects of different warm-up protocols on fitness performance in children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19(2): 376-381..
• Faigenbaum, A., Mediate, P. (2005). Activate Physical Education with Medicine Ball Training. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 27(3): 25-26.
• Hoffman, J., Kang, J., Faigenbaum, A., & Ratamess, N. (2005). Recreational sports participation is associated with enhanced physical fitness in children. Research in Sports Medicine, 13: 1-13.
• Faigenbaum, A., Milliken, L., Moultin, L., Westcott, W. (2005). Muscular fitness adaptations in children in response to two different resistance training regimens, Pediatric Exercise Science, 17: 237-248.
• Hoffman, J., Kang, J., Ratamess, N., & Faigenbaum, A. (2005). Biochemical and hormonal responses during an intercollegiate football season. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(7): 1237-1241.
• Faigenbaum, A. & Kang, J. (2005). Youth strength training: Facts, fallacies and program design considerations. ACSM Certified News, 15(4): 5-7.
• Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N., Cooper, J., Kang, J., Chilakos, A., & Faigenbaum, A. (2005). Comparison of loaded and unloaded jump squat training on strength/power performances in college football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19(4): 810-815.
• Annesi, J., Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A., Unruh, J. (2005). Effects of a 12 week physical activity program delivered by YMCA after-school counselors (Youth Fit for Life) on fitness and self-efficacy changes in 5-12 year old boys and girls, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76(4): 468-476.
• Micheli, L., Cassella, M., Faigenbaum, A., Southwick, A., & Ho, V. (2006). Preseason to postseason changes in body composition of professional ballet dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 9(2): 56-59.
• Faigenbaum, A., Kang, K., McFarland, J., Bloom, J., Magnatta, J., Ratamess, N., & Hoffman, J. (2006). Acute effects of different warm-up protocols on anaerobic performance in teenage athletes, Pediatric Exercise Science, 18(1): 64-75.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2006). Plyometrics for kids: Facts and fallacies. NSCA’s Performance Training Journal. 5(2): 13-16
• Hoffman, J., Kang, J., Ratamess, N., Jennings, P., Mangine, G., Faigenbaum, A. (2006). Thermogenic effect from nutritionally enriched coffee consumption, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 3(1):35-41.
• Faigenbaum, A., and J. McFarland. (2006). Strength training for overweight youth. The NJAHPERD Reporter, 77: 47-48.
• McFarland, J., Keiper, F. & Faigenbaum, A. (2006). Medicine ball training for school-aged youth. The NJAHPERD Reporter, 77:51.
• Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N., Kang, J., Mangine, G., Faigenbaum, A. Stout, J. (2006). Effect of creatine and B-Alanine supplementation on performance and endocrine responses in strength/power athletes. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 16: 430-446.
• Wilcox, J., Larson, R., Brochu, K., Faigenbaum, A. (2006). Acute explosive force movements enhance bench press performance in athletic men. International Journal of Sport Physiology and Performance, 1: 261-269.
• Faigenbaum, A. and P. Mediate. (2006). Medicine ball for all: A novel program that enhances physical fitness in school-aged youths. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 77:25-30.
• Faigenbaum, A. & Mediate, P. (2006). The effects of medicine ball training on physical fitness in high school physical education students, The Physical Educator, 63:160-167.
• Faigenbaum, A., and J. McFarland. (2006). Make Time for Less Intense Training. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 28: 77-79.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2006). Resistance Training for Children. NSCA Japan, 13:46-50.
• Faigenbaum, A., McFarland, J., Schwerdtman, J., Ratamess, N., Kang, N., Hoffman, J. (2006). Dynamic warm-up protocols, with and without a weighted vest, and fitness performance in high school female athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 41(4):357-363.
• Hoffman, J. Ratamess, N., Kang, J., Falvo, M., Faigenbaum, A. (2006). Effect of protein intake on strength, body composition and endocrine changes in strength/power athletes. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 3(2):12-18.
• Hoffman, J. Ratamess, N., Kang, J., Falvo, M., Faigenbaum, A. (2007). Effect of protein supplementation on muscular performance and resting hormonal changes in college football players. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6, 84-91.
• Thompsen, A., Kackley, T., Palumbo, M, and Faigenbaum, A. (2007). Acute effects of different warm-up protocols with and without a weighted vest on jumping performance in female athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21, 52-56.
• Ratamess, N., Faigenbaum, A., Mangine, G., Hoffman, J., Kang, J. Acute Muscular strength assessment using free weights bars of different thickness. (2007). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21, 240-244.
• Kang, J., Mangine G., Ratamess N., Faigenbaum A., Hoffman J. (2007). Influence of intensity fluctuation on exercise metabolism. European Journal of Applied Physiology, epub ahead of print.
• Hoffman, J., Im, J., Kang, J, Maresh, C., Kraemer, W., French, D., Nioka, S., Kime, R., Rundell, K., Ratamess, N., Faigenbaum, A., Chance, B. Comparison of low- and high-intensity resistance exercise on lipid peroxidation: Role of muscle oxygenation. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21, 118-122.
• Hoffman, J. Ratamess, N., Faigenbaum, A , Mangine, G., & Kang, J. (2007). Effects of maximal squat exercise testing on vertical jump performance in American college football players. Journal of Sport Science and medicine, 6, 149-150.
• Ratamess, N., Falvo, M., Mangine, G., Hoffman, J., Faigenbaum, A., & Kang, J. (2007). The effect of rest interval length on the metabolic responses to the bench press exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, epub ahead of print.
• Faigenbaum, A., and J. McFarland. Dynamic Motivation. Strength and Conditioning Journal, in press.
• Faigenbaum, A., & McFarland, J. Guidelines for implementing a dynamic warm-up for physical education. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, in press.
• Hoffman, J., Kang, J., Ratamess, N., Jennings, P., Mangine, G., Faigenbaum, A. Effect of nutritionally enriched coffee consumption on aerobic and anaerobic exercise performance, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in review.
• Faigenbaum, A., McFarland, J., Johnson, L., Kang, J., Bloom, J., Ratamess, N., Hoffman, J. Preliminary evaluation of an after-school resistance training program for improving physical fitness in middle school-aged boys. Perceptual and Motor Skills, in review.
• Faigenbaum, A. & Mediate, P. Using medicine balls to activate physical education, The British Journal of Teaching Physical Educator, in review.
• Faigenbaum, A, Hoffman, J, Farrell A, Ratamess, N. & Kang J. Health and physical education teachers’ perceptions of anabolic steroid abuse by school children. NJAHPERD Reporter, in press.
• Ratamess N. Faigenbaum A, Hoffman J. & Kang J. The influence of a personal fitness trainer on self-selected resistance training intensity in healthy women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in review.
• Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N., Kang, J., Falvo, M., Wendell, M., Faigenbaum, A. Pre-Exercise Supplement and Hormonal Response to Exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine, in review.
• Ratamess, N. Hoffman, J., Faigenbaum, A., Mangine, G. Falvo, M. Kang, J. The combined effects of protein intake and resistance training on serum osteocalcin concentrations in Division III Collegiate Football Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in review.
• Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N., Klatt, M., Faigenbaum, A., Kang J. Do bilateral power deficits influence direction specific movement patterns. Research in Sports Medicine, in review.
• Faigenbaum, A, McFarland, J., Keiper F., Tevlin W., Kang J., Ratamess N., Hoffman J. Combined plyometric and resistance training improves power performance in boys. Research in Sports Medicine, in review.
• Milliken, L. Faigenbaum, A,. LaRosa Loud, R., Westcott, W. Correlates of upper and lower body muscular strength in children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in review.
• Faigenbaum, A. Youth resistance training. NSCA Hot Topic, in review.
• Annesi, J., Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W. Smith, A, Unruh, J. & Franklin G. Effects of the Youth Fit For Life protocol on physiological, mood, self-appraisal, and voluntary physical activity changes in African American preadolescents: contrasting after-school care and physical education formats. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, in review.
• Mangine, G, Ratamess, N., Hoffman, J., Faigenbaum, A., Kang, J., & Chilakos, A. The Effects of Combined Ballistic and Heavy Resistance Training on Maximal Lower- and Upper-Body Strength in Recreationally-Trained Men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in review.
• Ratamess, N., Hoffman, J., Ross, R., Shanklin, M., Faigenbaum, A., & Kang, J. Effects of an amino acid/creatine/energy supplement on performance and the acute hormonal response to resistance exercise. Amino Acid, in review.
• Faigenbaum, A., Farrell, A., Radler, T., Zbojovsky, D., Chu, D., Ratamess, N., Kang, J., & Hoffman, J. “Plyo Play”: A Novel Program of Short Bouts of Moderate and High Intensity Exercise Improves Physical Fitness in Elementary School Children. The Physical Educator, in review.

Research Abstracts:

• Faigenbaum, A., Skrinar, G., Thomas, H., Kraemer, W., and Adams, A. (1986). Physiologic and symptomatic responses of cardiac patients to resistance exercise. MAX. New England American College of Sports Medicine.
• Faigenbaum, A., Zaichkowsky, L., Westcott, W., Micheli, L., and Fehlandt, A. (1992). Effects of a twice per eek strength training program on children. MAX. New England American College of Sports Medicine.
• Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., Micheli, L., Outerbridge, A., Long, C., LaRosa-Loud, R., and Zaichkowsky, L. (1995). The effects of strength training and detraining on children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 27(5): S115.
• 4. Faigenbaum, A., Zaichkowsky, L., Westcott, W., Micheli, L., Outerbridge, A., Long, C., and LaRosa-Loud, R. (1995). Psychological effects of strength training on children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 9(4): 279.
• Faigenbaum, A, Zaichkowsky, L., Gardner, D., Silverman, S. and Micheli, L. (1996). Anabolic androgenic steroid use by 11 to 13 year old boys and girls: Knowledge, attitudes and prevalence. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 10(4): 285.
• Faigenbaum, A., Zaichkowsky, L., Gardner, D., Silverman, S. Elsegood, B., and Micheli, L. (1997). Anabolic androgenic steroid use by 9 to 13 year old boys and girls. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 29 (5):S16.
• Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., Long, C., Coady, C., and Micheli, L. (1997). Relationship between repetitions and selected percentages of the one repetition maximum in children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 11 (4): 280.
• Nelson, J., DeGeorge, G., Faigenbaum, A., and McInnis, K. Walk. cycle or glide: Does energy expenditure differ during different types of exercise performed at the same heart rate?(1997) Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 29 (5).
• Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., Micheli, L. (1998). One repetition maximum testing in children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 12(4): 273.
• Nohmy, B., Kelley, C., Faigenbaum, A. (1998). Effects of a community-based activity program on selected measures of physical fitness in children: Preliminary findings from Project J.U.M.P. Presented at the New England ACSM conference
• Ciccolo, J. A. Faigenbaum, Libonati., J. (1998). Perceptions of the heart rate guide. New England ACSM conference.
• Faigenbaum, A. Westcott, W., Long, C., Delmonico, M., Barr, S., and Micheli, L. (1998). Relationship between repetitions and selected percentages of the 1 RM in 8 to 13 year old children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30 (5), S148.
• Hetu, F., Christie, C., and Faigenbaum, A. (1998). Effects of conditioning on physical fitness and club head speed in recreational golfers, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 30 (5), S240.
• Faigenbaum, A., LaRosa-Loud, R., Bauer, G. , Carson, J., Tziallas, M., Westcott, W. (1999). Effects of different resistance training protocols on muscular strength and endurance in children. MSSE. 31 (5): S319.
• Ciccolo, J., Faigenbaum, A., Libonati, J. (1999). The new heart rate guide. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 31 (5): S49.
• Bauer, G., Carson, J., Tziallas, M., Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A. (1999). One repetition maximum testing in 5 to 11 year old children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 31 (5): S77.
• Faigenbaum, A., O’Connell, J., LaRosa-Loud, R., Bellucci, M., Westcott, W. (1999). Changes in upper body strength and endurance following different resistance training protocols in children. 4th Annual Congress of theEuropean College of Sport Science, 662.
• Faigenbaum, A., O’Connell, J., LaRosa-Loud, R., Westcott, W. (1999). Effects of strength training and complex training on upper body strength development in children. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 13 (4): 424.
• Faigenbaum, A., O’Connell, J., Glover, S., LaRosa-Loud, R., Westcott, W. (2000). Comparison of different training protocols on upper body strength and endurance development in children. NEACSM Conference.
• O’Connell, J., Cleggett, E. Glover, S., LaRosa-Loud, Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A. (2000). The effects of an inseason strength training program on young, competitive figure skaters. New England ACSM Conference.
• Glover, S. O’Connell, J., LaRosa-Loud, R., Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A. (2000), The effects of complex training on selected fitness measures in children. New England ACSM Conference.
• Faigenbaum, A., O’Connell, J., Glover, S. LaRosa-Loud, R., Westcott, W. (2000).Comparison of different resistance training protocols on upper body strength development in children. Medicine and  Science in Sports and Exercise, 32 (5): S278.
• Stark, K., LaRosa Loud, R. Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A. (2000). Effects of strength training on selected motor performance skills in children. New England American College of Sports Medicine.
• Hug, Silvia, Stark, K., LaRosa Loud, R. Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A. (2000).Heart rate response to strength and power training in children. New England American College of Sports Medicine.
• Manning, L, Faigenbaum, A. (2000). Parents perceptions of their children’s participation in an after school physical activity program. New England American College of Sports Medicine.
• Pikosky, M., Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W., Rodriguez, N. (2000). Effects of resistance training on protein utilization in healthy children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5): S364
• Rodriquez, N., Pikosky, Bolster, D., McCarthy, L., Barnas, D., Faigenbaum, A., Westcott, W. (2000). Protein utilization in healthy children following programmed exercise: Walking vs. resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5): S364.
• Faigenbaum, A., L. Milliken, R. Loud, B. Burak, C. Doherty, W. Westcott. (2002). Comparison of 1 day and 2 days per week of strength training in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
• Milliken, L., Faigenbaum, A., Loud, R., Westcott, W. (2002). Do simple field-based measures predict lower body strength in children? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
• N. Masamoto, Larson, R. Gates, T., Alemany, J.,Faigenbaum., A. (2002). Effects of different testing protocols on the expression of maximal strength in trained male athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
• D. Wein, Steinberg, K., Jacub, H., Faigenbaum, A. (2002). High School food service: the cost of eating right. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
• Lewis, A., Baillargeon, L., Larson, R, and Faigenbaum, A. (2002).The effectiveness of an inexpensive sign in deterring sedentary behavior at an urban public university. MAX. New England American College of Sports Medicine.
• Faigenbaum, A. Milliken, L., Cloutier, C. Westcott, W. (2003). Perceived exertion during resistance exercise in children. National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Milliken, L, Faigenbaum, A. LaRosa, R., Westcott, W. (2003). Reliability of deoxypyridinoline crosslinks (DPD) measurements in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercies, 35 (suppl)S81.
• Wilcox, J., Larson, R., Brochu, K., and Faigenbaum, A. (2003). The effects of different warm-up protocols on the expression of maximal upper body strength. National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Faigenbaum, A., Bellucci, M., Bernieri, A., Bakker, B., Hoorens, K. (2004). Acute effects of static stretching and dynamic exercise on fitness performance in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(5): S356.
• Faigenbaum, A., Bellucci, M. (2004), Children’ heart rates during Italian physical education lessons Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(5): S145.
• Falvo, M. Ratamess. N., Mangine, G., Hoffman, J., Kang, J. & Faigenbaum, A. Effect of loading and rest interval manipulation on mean oxygen consumption during the bench press. NSCA, 2005.
• Faigenbaum, A., Kang, J., McFarland, J., Bloom, J., Magnatta, J., Ratamass, N., Hoffman, J. Acute effects of different warm-up protocols on anaerobic fitness in high school students, NSCA, 2005.
• Ratamess, N., Faigenbaum, A., Mangine, G., Hoffman, J., & Kang, J. Acute muscular strength assessment using free weights of different thickness. NSCA 2005.
• Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N., Falvo, M., Wendell, M., Faigenbaum, A. Hormonal responses to resistance training and protein supplementation in strength/power athletes, NSCA 2005.
• Thompson, A., Kackley, T., Palumbo, M. & Faigenbaum, A. Acute effects of different warm-up protocols with and without a weight vest on jumping performance in female athletes, NSCA 2005.
• Ratamess, N., Falvo, M., Mangine, G., Hoffman, J. Kang, J., & Faigenbaum, A. The effect of rest interval length on acute performance of the bench press in resistance-trained men, ACSM, 2005.
• Kang, J. Hoffman, J. Ratamess, N., Faigenbaum, A, & Falvo, M. Evaluation of exercise intensity that elicits maximal fat oxidation, ACSM, 2005.
• Kang, J. Hoffman, J. Ratamess, N., Faigenbaum, A, & Falvo, M. Gender differences in fat utilization: Effect of exercise intensity, ACSM 2005.
• Faigenbaum, A., Milliken, L., Moulton, L & Westcott, W. early muscular fitness adaptations in children in response to two different resistance training regimens. ACSM, 2005.
• Hoffman, J., Kang, J., Ratamess, N., Jennings, P., Mangine, J., & Faigenbaum, A. Effect of nutritionally enriched coffee consumption on aerobic and anaerobic exercise performance, ISSN, 2005.
• Faigenbaum, A., McFarland, J., Keiper, F., Tevlin, W., Kang, J., Ratamess, N. Hoffman, J. Combined Plyometric and Resistance Training Improves Power Performance in Boys, ACSM, 2006.
• Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N., Kang, J., Mangine, G., Faigenbaum, A., Stout, J. Effect of Creatine and ß-Alanine Supplementation on Performance and Endocrine Responses in Strength/Power Athletes, ACSM, 2006.
• Kang, J., Hoffman J., Ratamess, N., Jennings, P, Mangine, G. & Faigenbaum, A.. Thermogenic Effect of Nutritionally Enriched Coffee Consumption, ACSM, 2006.
• Ratamess, A. Faigenbaum, A., Traitz, R., Caputo G., Mangine, G., Haynes, A., Snyder, J., Hoffman, J., & Kang, J. The Influence of a Personal Fitness Trainer on Self-Selected Resistance Training Intensity in Healthy Women. ACSM 2006.
• Mangine, G., Ratamess, N., Hoffman, J., Kang, J., Chilakos, A. & Faigenbaum, A. The Effects of Combined Ballistic and Heavy Resistance Training on Maximal Lower- and Upper-Body Strength in Recreationally-Trained Men. NSCA, 2006.
• McFarland, J., Faigenbaum, A., Johnson, L. Kang, J., Bloom, J., Ratamess, N., Hoffman, J. Preliminary Evaluation of an After-School Resistance Training Program for Improving Health-related Fitness in Middle School-Aged Boys, NSCA 2006.
• Faigenbaum, A, Hoffman, J., Farrell, A., Tranchina, N., McCurley, R., Ross, R., Andrews, S. Ratamess, N. & J. Kang, J. Health and Physical Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Anabolic Steroid ABUSE by School Children, NSCA 2006.
• Faigenbaum, A., McFarland, J., Schwerdtman, J., Ratamess, N., Kang, J., Hoffman, J. Acute Effects of Four Different Warm-up Protocols With and Without a Weighted-vest on Anaerobic Performance in Female High School Athletes. NSCA 2006.
• Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N. Faigenbaum, A., Mangine, G. & Kang, J. Changes in Vertical Jump Performance Following Maximal Squat Exercise Testing in College Football Players. NSCA 2006.

Articles (Invited Reviews)

• Faigenbaum, A. (1992). Youth strength training: the total program. Conditioning Instructor. 2: 6-8.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1992). Special populations. Conditioning Instructor. 2(2): 5-6.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1994). Strength training, kid-style. Idea Today, 12(3): 65-69.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1995). Introducing kids to a lifetime of fitness. Perspective. 21 (4): 28-30.
• Faigenbaum, A. and Nye, J. (1995). Osteoporosis. Idea Today. 13(5): 46-54.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Hetu, F. (1995). Strength training for the amateur golfer. New England Golf Magazine. 2(1): 12.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1996). Strength training for health and fitness. ACSM Certified News. 6 (2): 9-10.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1996). Playing for keeps. Nautilus. Fall, 28-31.
• Franciosi, K. and Faigenbaum, A. (1996). Conditioning exercises for the drummer. Modern Drummer. 21(1): 87-91.
• Faigenbaum, A. and Suri, J. (1996). Protein needs of athletes. Fit Body. Aug-Sept. 36-38.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Libonati, J. Target heart rates.(1996). ACSM Certified News. 6(1): 8-9.
• Faigenbaum, A. Strength training for weight loss success. (1996). Idea Today. 14 (6): 26-28.
• Libonati, J. and Faigenbaum, A. (1996). A new take on target heart rates. Idea Today. 14 (7): 104-109.
• Westcott, W., LaRosa Loud, R., and Faigenbaum, A. (1996). Helping pre-teens and teens improve body composition. Mass. Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Spring.
• Faigenbaum, A. Weight training for weight loss. (1996). Fit Body. April-May: 90-92.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1996). Weight training debate. Idea Today. 14 (3): 7-8.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Beniamini, Y. (1997). The evaluation of muscular strength in cardiac patients. ACSM Certified News. 7(2): 1-3.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1997). Obese kids, strong suit. Physician and Sports Medicine. 25(12): 13.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1997). Getting your kids to enjoy fitness. The Motivator. 1(5): 2
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1997). Condition for your future. Senior Golfer, 5 (9): 102-106.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Morris, K. (1997). New goals, new challenges. Senior Golfer, 5 (8): 174-175
• Faigenbaum, A., and Morris, K. (1997). Have a ball. Senior Golfer, 5 (7): 94-95
• Faigenbaum, A., and Morris, K. (1997). Water works. Senior Golfer, 5 (6): 104-105
• Faigenbaum, A., and Morris, K. (1997). A change of lifestyle. Senior Golfer. 5 (5): 90-91.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1997). Debunking nutrition myths. Senior Golfer. 5 (4): 100-101
• Faigenbaum, A. (1997). Pumping mini iron. Muscle and Fitness. 58 (2): 174-176.
• Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A. (1998). Sensible strength training during youth. Idea Health and Fitness Source, 16 (8): 32-39.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1998). In or out of your cups. Senior Golfer, 6 (10): 104.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1998). A weighty issue. Senior Golfer, 6 (9): 178.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1998). Back it up. Senior Golfer, 6 (8): 100.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1998). Vitamin research indicates prevention. Senior Golfer, 6 (5): 114-116.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1998). Golf on the Brain. Senior Golfer, 6 (7): 98.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1998). How much exercise is enough?. Senior Golfer, 6 (6): 108.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1998). Pumping iron for kids. NERSA News. March/April: 4-5.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1998). Dispelling the myths of youth strength training. The Motivator. 1(11): 3
• Faigenbaum, A. (1998). Beyond the physical benefits of youth strength training, The Motivator, 2(2): 3.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). The long and the short of it. Senior Golfer, 7 (4): 85.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). Under pressure. Senior Golfer, 7 (3): 130
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). Use it or lose it. Senior Golfer, 7 (2): 84-85.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). Make prevention a priority. Senior Golfer, 7 (1): 92.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999) Beyond a Quick Fix. Senior Golfer, 7 (9): 132
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. Boning up on pain. (1999). Senior Golfer, 7 (10): 86
• Faigenbaum, A. (1999). Weight loss: We need to rethink what we know. Club Business International. 20 (7): 24, 79
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). A change of tune. Senior Golfer, 7 (8): 70.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1999). Kids jump for fitness after school. MAHPERD Journal 48 (1): 19.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1999). Youth strength training. ACSM Health and Fitness Journal. 3 (3): 12, 39.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). Back to basics. Senior Golfer, 7 (7): 88.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). A matter of heart. Senior Golfer, 7 (6): 76
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. (1999). Hold the herbs-For now. Senior Golfer, 7 (5): 84.
• Faigenbaum, A. (1999). A fresh perspective on strength and kids. Club Business International, 20 (3): 26.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2000). Physically active kids key to Future health. Club Business International, 21
• (6): 16, 85.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2000). Sports PREP: Preseason Recreation and Exercise for Preteens. Perform
• Better; News and Views, 1 (2): 2.
• Faigenbaum, A. and Morris, K. (2000). Out of joint. Senior Golfer. 8(8): 76-77.
• Faigenbaum, A., and Westcott, W. (2000) Preseason Conditioning for Kids. Sidelines, 9(2): 1-4.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. Fit or Fiction. (2000). Senior Golfer, 8 (5):109-110.
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. Start your day right. (2000). Senior Golfer, 8 (4): 96, 98
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. Spring Training. (2000). Senior Golfer, 8 (3): 145, 149
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. Bouncing back. (2000). Senior Golfer, 8 (2): 86
• Faigenbaum, A, and Morris, K. Magnetic pull. (2000). Senior Golfer, 8 (1): 120
• Faigenbaum, A (2001). Shoulder strength for young swimmers Stripper News,
• Faigenbaum, A. (2001). Tips for power. Pure Power, 1 (2): 54-55.
• Faigenbaum, A (2001). Why should your kids workout?, Motivator, September Issue.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2001). Physical activity for youth: Tips for keeping kids healthy and fit. ACSM Fit Society Page. April-June, 3-4.
• Westcott, W., Faigenbaum, A. (2001). Sensible strength training for preadolescents. Fitness Management. 17 (5): 28-30.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2002). Basic gains. Pure Power, 2(2): 50-51, 59.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2002). Ask the Experts. ACE Certified News. 8(2): 13
• Westcott, A. and Faigenbaum, A. (2003). Strength training for kids. IDEA Source. 21(4): 36-43.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2003). Sports PREP for Kids. Motivator, 7(1): 1, 4.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2003). What’s new in youth strength training? American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Sports Medicine & Fitness, Summer. 6-7.
• Faigenbaum, A. (2005). High School Pit: Pulling for Power. Pure Power. 5(1): 54-56.
• Westcott, W. Faigenbaum, A. (2005) Strength training for 21st Century Kids. ACE Fitness Matters. 11(1): 3-5.
• Chu, D., Faigenbaum, A, & Falkel, J. (2006). Plyometrics for kids: Facts, fallacies and program design considerations. Perform Better Magazine.
• Faigenbaum, A. Resistance training for youth, NSCA Japan, in press.

FITNESS VIDEOS

• Faigenbaum, A., Mediate, P. Kids Fitness Workout. Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning, 2004.
• Mediate, P. Faigenbaum, A. High School Conditioning. Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning, 2004.
• Mediate, P. Faigenbaum, A. Complex Training. Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning, 2004.

INVITED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

International Presentations

• Collegio Nazionale Professori Educazione Fisica e Sportiva, Rome, Italy. “Strength training for personal trainers” July, 1998.
• Corso Advanzato di Personal Trainer, Rome, Italy. “Essentials of strength and conditioning” and “Strength training prescription: Practical applications” July, 2002.
• Rome Overseas School, Rome Italy. “Dynamic warm-up exercises for youth,” March, 2003.
• Rome International School, Rome, Italy. “Youth Fitness,” March, 2003.
• Istituto Regionale Di Ricerca Educative, Rome, Italy. “Fitness Management,” April, 2003.
• YMCA Major Facilities Conference, Toronto, Canada. Youth fitness: Where do we go from here?” October, 2004.
• National University of Ireland Galway. “Health-enhancing physical activity for children,” January, 2004.
• National University of Ireland Galway. “Fundamental fitness for youth,” June, 2004.
• National University Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland. “Preseason conditioning for young athletes” January, 2005.
• Instituto Regionale Di Ricerca Educative, Rome, Italy. “Promoting youth physical activity” June, 2005.
• Gerards College, Castlebar County, Mayo, Ireland. “Progressive plyometric training for young athletes” January, 2006.
• International Conference on Strength Training, Odense, Denmark, “Strength training in children and adolescents-adaptive responses, performance and safety aspects”, October, 2006.
• NSCA Puerto Rico Strength and Conditioning Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, “Progressive plyometrics for kids,” November, 2006.
• NSCA Japan, Tokyo, Japan, “Youth resistance training: facts, fallacies and program design considerations,” December, 2006.
• NSCA Ireland, Galway, Ireland, “Strength and conditioning for young athletes” January, 2007.

National and Regional Presentations

• New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Worcester, MA: "Physiologic and symptomatic responses of cardiac patients to resistance exercise," (abstract). November, 1986.
• New England Masters Swim Clinic, Boston, MA: "Dry land strength training: Exercising at home or on the road," October, 1991.
• Aquatic Sports and Fitness Clinic, Metro Sport Magazine, Boston, MA: "Exercising on the road" and "Swimming strength," February, 1992.
• National Strength and Conditioning Foundation, Philadelphia, PA: "Strength training for children," June, 1992.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Worcester, MA: "Effects of a twice per week strength training program on children," (abstract). November, 1992.
• New England Fitness Company, Westwood, MA: "Strength training for the professional," October, 1993.
• South Shore Health and Fitness Expo, Quincy, MA: "Strength training for children," February, 1994.
• Sports Nutrition Seminar, Boston University, Boston, MA: "Protein requirements for athletes," March, 1994.
• Clinical Exercise Physiology Seminar, Lasell College, Newton, MA: "Exercise prescription for a healthy population," April, 1994.
• Basic Training Seminar, Boston, MA: "Strength training for the professional, " April, 1994.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, New Orleans, LA: "Strength training guidelines for children and young adults," June, 1994.
• Personal Training Conference, Natick, MA: "Physiology of strength training: What really changes in the muscle cell," October, 1994.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine, Boxborough, MA "Strength training during preadolescence: Benefits, concerns and training guidelines," November, 1994.
• Basic Training Seminar, Natick, MA. "Strength training for the professional: Practical Applications", November, 1994.
• 10th Annual Health and Fitness Expo to benefit the American Heart Association, Boston, MA: "Physiology of strength training: What really happens in the muscle cell and supporting structures," February, 1995.
• Massachusetts Association for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Marlboro, MA. "Physical and psychosocial benefits of prepubescent strength training", March, 1995.
• Northeastern University, Boston, MA. "Physiology of strength training: What really happens in the muscle cell and supporting structures," April, 1995.
• Lasell College Conference, Newton, MA. Health Issues for Women: Clinical Perspectives. "The female athlete triad: Eating disorders, amenorrhea and premature osteoporosis", May, 1995.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. "Psychological effects of strength training on children," (abstract). June, 1995.
• Regis College Track and Field Camp for Young Athletes, Weston, MA. "Strength training for track and field athletes." July, 1995.
• International Dance and Exercise Association, 12th Annual Convention and Fitness Expo, San Diego, CA. "Strength training for children." August, 1995.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. "The effects of strength training and detraining on children," (abstract). June, 1995.
• The Female Athlete: Sports Injury Concerns, Boston, MA. "The female athlete triad." December, 1995.
• Brookline Police Department, Brookline, MA. "Exercise for health and fitness." December, 1995.
• Peak Performance Lacrosse, Framingham, MA. "Performance conditioning for lacrosse" March, 1996.
• 11th Annual Health and Fitness Expo to benefit the American Heart Association, Boston, MA. "The female athlete triad," March, 1996.
• Lasell College, Newton, MA. Graduation Speaker for Exercise Physiology Ceremony , May 1996.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. "The youth fitness market: Expanding your services. June, 1996.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. "Anabolic androgenic steroid use by 11 to 13 year old boys and girls: Knowledge, attitudes and prevalence," (abstract). June, 1996.
• International Dance and Exercise Association, 13th Annual Convention and Fitness Expo, Orlando, FL. "Physiology of strength training: What really happens in the muscle cell and supporting structures" July, 1996.
• International Dance and Exercise Association, 13th Annual Convention and Fitness Expo, Orlando, FL. "Strength training for children." July, 1996.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Boxborough, MA. "Pioneering new roles for the clinical exercise physiologist" November, 1996.
• Essential Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning Symposium, San Jose, California. "Responses and adaptations to training" and "Anaerobic exercise prescription" Dec., 1996.
• American Heart Association Health and Fitness Expo, Boston, MA. “Strength training for children” March, 1997.
• Diet and Exercise Adherence II, Amherst, MA. “Physical activity in children: Discovering lifelong health”. April, 1997.
• Oliver Ames High School, North Easton, MA, “Training Guidelines for Young Athletes”, April, 1997.
• Amateur Athletic Union Sports Aerobics Competition, Quincy, MA “Advanced Strength Training” May, 1997.
• Boston Dance Medicine Conference, Boston, MA. “Nutrition and training of dancers” May, 1997.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. “Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use by 9 to 13 year olds (abstract), May 1997.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. “Relationship between repetitions and selected percentages of the one repetition maximum in children “(abstract), June, 1997.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. “Youth Strength Training Roundtable” June, 1997.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. “Anaerobic Exercise Prescription” June, 1997.
• University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. “Strength training for children” July, 1997.
• University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Symposium. “Anaerobic Exercise Prescription” July, 1997.
•  Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Skeletal muscle and the effects of resistance training” August, 1997.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Providence, RI,“Training young athletes” September, 1997.
• University of Massachusetts-Lowell, “Training guidelines for children” November, 1997.
• Health Careers Day, Brookline High School, Brookline, MA “Careers in exercise physiology” November, 1997.
• Perspectives in Exercise Testing & Prescription, Alberta, Canada, “Youth strength training: Current research” and “Youth strength training: Program Design” November, 1997.
• Youth Fitness Symposium, Fort Hood, Texas, “Training guidelines for children” and “Youth fitness programs” January, 1998.
• Health and Fitness Seminar, Wellbridge Fitness Center, Boston, MA, “Strength training prescription” February, 1998.
• Massachusetts Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sport, Boston, MA, “Strength training for young athletes,” April, 1998.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, June, 1998. “Effects of conditioning on physical fitness and club head speed in recreational golfers” (abstract).
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, June, 1998. “Relationship between repetitions and selected percentages of the 1 RM in 8 to 13 year old children” (abstract).
• Boston University, School of Education, June 1998. “Physiology of Strength Training.”
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, June 1998. “1 RM testing in children” (abstract).
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, June 1998. “Strength training for special populations.
• Boston University, School of Education, July 1998. “Training young athletes.”
• University of New Hampshire, July, 1998. “Strength training for children.”
• Fitcorp Fitness Center, Boston, MA. “Training guidelines for children”, August, 1998.
• NSCA Essentials of strength training and conditioning symposium. University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. “Anaerobic Exercise Prescription” August, 1998.
• ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, “Essentials of strength training” and “Flexibility and strength assessment” October, 1998
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Providence, RI, “Youth fitness: Where do we go from here?” October, 1998
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA, “Strength training exercise prescription” October, 1998
• New England National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference, Storrs, CT, “Youth strength training” November, 1998.
• New England National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference, Storrs, CT, “Youth strength training” November, 1998.
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, “Promoting Youth fitness” December, 1998
• Boston University, Boston, MA “Sports Nutrition Update” March, 1999
• Springfield College, Springfield, MA “Strength Training for Young Athletes” March, 1999
• Ball State University, Muncie, IN, “Strength training for Children” March, 1999
• AAHPERD Annual Conference, Boston, MA “Training for performance and injury prevention,” April, 1999
• AAHPERD Annual Conference, Boston, MA “Strength training for children: Guidelines for teachers and coaches” April, 1999
• ACSM Health & Fitness Summit, New Orleans, LA “Strength training for kids” and “Strength training roundtable,” April, 1999
• Sports Medicine for the Active Child, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, “Weight training in the prepubescent athlete” May, 1999.
• Kids, Food and Fitness Workshop, Simmons College, Boston, MA, “Physical activity and kids” May, 1999.
• Building the Young Athlete, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, “Current youth sport research” May 1999.
• Massachusetts Department of Education, Malden, MA, “State of fitness in Massachusetts” May 1999.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA,. “The new heart rate guide” (abstract), June, 1999.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA,. “The effects of different resistance training protocols on muscular strength and endurance development in children” (abstract), June, 1999.
• Boston University, Boston, MA, “Physiology of strength training”, June 1999.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.“Youth strength training: Benefits, concerns and program design considerations” June, 1999.
• Boston University, Boston, MA, “Youth strength training, July 1999.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Essentials of strength training and conditioning symposium. Kansas City, MO. “Anaerobic Exercise Prescription” June, 1999.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, “The effects of strength training and complex training on upper body strength development in children” (abstract), June 1999.
• University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, “Strength training for the child and adolescent” July, 1999.
• Ballys Health and Fitness Center, Boston, MA, “Strength training exercise prescription” August, 1999.
• NSCA Essentials of strength training and conditioning symposium. University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. “Anaerobic Exercise Prescription” August, 1999.
• ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, “Essentials of strength training” and “Flexibility and strength assessment” October, 1999
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Providence, RI. “Effects of different training protocols on upper body strength development in children (abstract), October, 1999
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Providence, RI. “Strength training for special populations,” October, 1999.
• Amateur Athletic Union Annual Conference, Dedham, MA. “Strength training for kids,” November, 1999.
• Connecticut Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Waterbury, CT, “Youth strength training: Benefits and Risks.” November, 1999.
• New York Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Syracuse, NY, “Youth strength training: Program Design Considerations” and a keynote address, “Training for performance and Injury Prevention,” November, 1999.
• Massachusetts Department of Education, Medford, MA, “Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals”, December, 1999.
• Athletic Business/IRSA Conference, Orlando, FL “Youth strength training: Benefits, concerns and program design considerations”, December, 1999.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School. “Strength training prescription,” January, 2000.
• Boston University, Boston, MA “Protein and sports performance,” February, 2000.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Spring Conference, Concord, MA “Youth strength training,” March, 2000.
• Boston University, Boston, MA “Strength training prescription,” March 2000.
• Massachusetts Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Worchester, MA “Strength training for children and adolescents,” March 2000.
• American Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, FL “Strength training for youth: Practical applications,” March 2000.
• American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Summit, San Diego, CA “Youth strength training,” April, 2000.
• South Shore YMCA, Quincy, MA “Youth Fitness Update” April, 2000.
• American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Indianapolis, IN “Effects of different resistance training protocols on upper body strength development in children” (abstract), June, 2000.
• International Dance and Exercise Conference, Boston, MA “Youth strength training” June, 2000.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference, Orlando, FL “Strength training for children and adolescents” June, 2000.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference, Orlando, FL “Building the young athlete: Roundtable discussion” June, 2000.
• Boston University, Boston, MA “Strength training and children’s health” July, 2000.
• New Mexico NSCA Strength and Conditioning Clinic, Los Alamos, NM “Strength training for young athletes” July, 2000.
• University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. Team Nutrition Institute. “Youth strength training: Benefits, risks and program design considerations” July, 2000.
• Reebok Resolution, Waltham, MA. “Strength Training Prescription” August, 2000.
• Endicott College, Beverly, MA “Youth Strength Training” September, 2000.
• Simmons College, Department of Nutrition, Boston, MA “Essentials of Strength Training” October, 2000.
• Wellesley Public Schools, Department of Physical Education, Wellesley, MA “Benefits and Concerns of Youth Strength Training”, October, 2000.
• NSCA Caribbean Clinic, Sacred Heart University, San Juan, Puerto Rico, “Strength training for young athletes”, November, 2000.
• NSCA Connecticut Strength and Conditioning Clinic, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT “Training young athletes”, December, 2000.
• Future Shapes Fitness Center, Newton, MA “Youth Fitness: Recommendations for Success”, January, 2001.
• Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, recreation and Dance, “Strength training for children: K-5”, March, 2001.
• Eastern District Association, AAHPERD, Newport, RI, “Strength and power training for children and adolescents”, March, 2001.
• American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH, March, 2001. “Sports PREP: Preseason Recreation and Exercise for Preteens”, March, 2001.
• Wellesley Public Schools, Wellesley, MA, “Youth Strength Training: Program Design Considerations”, April 2001.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Personal Trainers Clinic, Ft. Lauderdale, FL “Youth fitness”, May 2001.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Baltimore, MA “Considerations for exercise training, nutrient utilization and growth in children”, May 2001.
• University of New Hampshire, Team Nutrition Summer Institute “Youth Strength Training: Program Design Considerations” July 2001.
• New Hampshire Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Keynote address, “Youth Fitness” September, 2001.
• University of Massachusetts Boston, ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Workshop, “Essentials of strength training” and “Youth Fitness” October, 2001.
• Massachusetts Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, “Strength training and children’s health” October, 2001.
• New England American College of Sports Medicine, Providence, RI, “Beyond Sets and Reps: Strength training prescription,” November, 2001.
• Simmons College, Boston, MA, “Sports Supplements,” November, 2001.
• Reebok Fitness Conference, Boston, MA, “Strength training for youth,” December, 2001.
• Massachusetts Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, “Sports Supplements: Creatine Update” December, 2001.
• Brookline High School, “Youth Strength Training”, January, 2002.
• Culver Academies, Culver, IN, “Living a Healthy Life at Culver” and “Lifetime Health and Wellness” January, 2002.
• New England NSCA Clinic, Yale University, New Haven, CT. “Complex training for young athletes” March, 2002.
• MAHPERD, Worchester, MA “Sports PREP: Preseason Recreation and Exercise Program” March, 2002.
• NSCA Caribbean Clinic, San Juan Puerto Rico, “Youth strength training’ and “Strength and power for young athletes” March, 2002.
• NSCA Personal Trainers Clinic, Orlando, FL “Youth fitness update” April, 2002.
• ACSM Health Fitness Summit, Orlando, FL “Youth fitness: Where do we go from here?” April, 2002.
• Boston University, Boston, MA “Strength training prescription” April, 2002.
• American College of Sports Medicine, St. Louis, MO. “The effects of one vs. two days per week of strength training on children,” May 2002.
• Vermont Strength and Conditioning Association, Essex Junction VT. “Weightlifting for children and teenagers,” June, 2002
• National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS Symposium, Las Vegas, NV. “Anaerobic exercise prescription” July, 2002.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. “Building a young healthy athlete” July, 2002.
• North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine, East Lansing, MI. “Strength training and children’s health” August, 2002.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA “Anaerobic exercise prescription,” September, 2002
• University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. Inaugural Lecture for Chancellor Gora, “Physical activity and children’s health,” September, 2002.
• University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. ACSM HFI Workshop, “Strength training prescription,” October, 2002.
• Mid-Atlantic Regional ACSM Conference, Bushkill, PA. “Rethinking the benefits of strength training for children,” November, 2002.
• Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT. “Youth fitness update,” December, 2002.
• Emerson College Fitness Center, Boston, MA. “Olympic-style lifting for health and fitness,” December, 2002.
• Greenwich High School, Greenwich, MA. “Contemporary issues in youth health and fitness,” January, 2003.
• Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. “Youth strength training,” January, 2003.
• Atlanta YMCA, Atlanta, Georgia. “Fit for life,” January, 2003
• National University Ireland Galway. “Youth fitness: Where do we go from here,” January, 2003.
• Boston University, School of Education. “Essentials of strength training,” February, 2003.
• The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ. “Youth Strength Training,” June, 2003.
• Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine, Boston, MA. “Youth Strength and Conditioning,” August, 2003.
• New England Health and Racquet Sport Association. “Youth Strength training: Benefits, risks and program design considerations,” September, 2003.
• American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Workshop, Univ. of Massachusetts, Boston, MA.“ Strength training prescription” and “Youth Fitness,” October, 2003.
• Boston University, Sargent College, Boston, MA. “Physical activity for children,” January, 2004.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Boston, MA. “Anaerobic exercise prescription,” February, 2004.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Personal Trainers Conference, Las Vegas, NV. “Youth Fitness: Where do we go from here?” March, 2004.
• International Health and Racquet Sport Association, Las Vegas, NV. “Youth Fitness: Where do we go from here?” March, 2004.
• American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. “Children’s heart rates during Italian physical education lessons” and “Acute effects of pre-event static stretching and dynamic exercise on fitness performance in children.” June, 2004.
• Perform Better Functional Training Conference, Providence, RI. “Kids Fitness Workout” June, 2004.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Minneapolis, MN “Preseason Conditioning for Youth,” July, 2004.
• Eastern District Assoociation, AAHPERD, Springfield, MA. “Resistance Training for K-12” February, 2005.
• Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough, NJ. “Contemporary Issues in Physical Education” February, 2005.
• New Jersey Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. East Brunswick, NJ. Youth Strength training: K-12, March, 2005.
• Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY. “Youth Strength Training Update”, March 2005.
• Midwest Strength and Conditioning Clinic, Crystal Lake, IL, Keynote address: “Building a Healthy Athlete” April, 2005
• NSCA New England Strength and Conditioning Clinic, Canton, MA, Keynote address, “Building a Healthy Athlete” April, 2005
• Perform Better Conditioning Conference, Los Angeles, CA, “Conditioning Young Athletes,” April, 2005.
• College of New Jersey Athletic Performance Clinic, Ewing, NJ, “Building a Young, Healthy Athlete,” May, 2005.
• Perform Better Conditioning Conference, Providence, RI, “Conditioning Young Athletes,” April, 2005.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, “Youth Resistance Training Exercise Prescription,” June 2005.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, “Effects of different resistance training protocols on children (abstract),” June 2005.
• United States House of Representatives, Committee on Government Reform, Washington, D.C. “Anabolic steroid use among young females,” June, 2005.
• Hawaii NSCA Strength and Conditioning Clinic, Honolulu, HI “Building a young and healthy athlete,” July 2005
• NSCA Youth Fitness Symposium, Colorado Springs, CO, “Children are not miniature adults” and “Promoting youth health and fitness,” July 2005.
• Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. “Youth resistance training: Program design considerations,” August, 2005
• Livingston School District, Livingston, NJ. “Youth Fitness K-12,” September, 2005
• Central Bucks County YMCA, Doylestown, PA “Kids are not miniature adults,” September, 2005
• Vermont Association for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Killington, VT, Keynote lecture, “Youth fitness: Where do we go from here,” November, 2005.
• New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, East Brunswick, NJ “Dynamic motivation,” February, 2006.
• Westfield School District, Westfield, NJ. “Medicine ball training: K-12,” March, 2006.
• Eastern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Hartford, CT, “Youth resistance training: K-12,” March, 2006.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Personal Trainers Conference, Las Vegas, NV “Kids are not miniature adults: Program design considerations for youth.”
• New England American College of Sports Medicine Spring Conference, Fitchburg, MA “Program design considerations for children”, April, 2006
• American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Salt Lake City, UT “Youth strength training”, April, 2006.
• American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Denver, CO, “Preliminary evaluation of an after-school resistance training program for improving physical fitness in middle school-aged boys (abstract),” June 2006.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC, “Health and physical education teachers’ perceptions of anabolic steroid abuse by school children in New Jersey” (abstract), July, 2006.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC. “Dynamic warm-up protocols with and without a weighted vest enhance jumping performance in high school female athletes”, (abstract), July, 2006.
• Perform Better Functional Training Symposium, Providence, RI, “Progressive plyometrics for kids,” July 2006.
• Equinox Fitness Center, New York, NY, “Resistance training: Assessment and program design considerations,” July, 2006
• Equinox Fitness Center, Santa Monica, CA, “Resistance training: Assessment and program design considerations,” August, 2006
• Hawaii Strength and Conditioning Clinic, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, “Progressive plyometrics for kids,” August, 2006
• Town Sports International Fitness Conference, New York, NY, “Kids are not miniature adults: Program design considerations for youth,” October, 2006.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Sports Specific Conference, San Antonio, TX “Training high school athletes.” January, 2007.
• Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT, “Contemporary issues in physical education.” January, 2007.
• New Jersey Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, East Brunswick, NJ, “Teachers perceptions of anabolic androgenic steroid abuse by school children in New Jersey,” February, 2007
• Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science, Dallas, Texas, “Resistance training in youth: Adaptations and program design considerations,” February, 2007.