We Do the Heavy Lifting

We are back with another episode this week! In this week’s episode we do “bench to bedside” with Dr. Aaron Morton. He is an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University and he studies neuromuscular diseases and biomaterials. He is currently serving as director of soft tissue regeneration in the applied biomaterials laboratory at Texas A&M.  Today Dr. Morton is here to discuss what third generation biomaterials are and how he has been able to get a patent for his invention. Listen to Dr. Morton discuss his journey on getting a patent and a few pieces of advice he wishes to share with anyone interested in the process themselves! 

We are back with another episode this week! In this week’s episode we do climate change in sport with Dr. Jessica Murfree. She is an ACES Assistant Professor in Sport Management at Texas A&M University. Dr. Murfree has traveled all over the nation gaining experience all over the sports world and studying the effects of climate change and environmental justice in sports. Today Dr. Mufree is here to discuss her research about the effects of climate change on sports and how we can help push the needle in the right direction.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear from us, email us at [email protected]. As always, have an active and healthy week!

We are back with another episode this week! In this week’s episode we do peaceful spaces with Ms. Lisette Templin. She is an instructional assistant professor at Texas A&M University. Ms. Templin works to help students safely transform the burden of stress through tools of meditation. Ms.Templin also works with Aggies Meditate, a collaborative effort between TAMU School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and TAMU Urban Farm United (TUFU). This program offers a class environment that welcomes students, staff, and faculty. Listen to Ms. Templin explain how she gained interest in meditation and how she helps her students relax in stressful times.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear from us, email us at [email protected]. As always, have an active and healthy week!

Welcome back to We Do the Heavy Lifting! This week’s guests are Madison Treece and Mattie Higgins! Madison Treece joined Texas A&M Athletics Department as Sports Science Fellow in August of 2021and is currently pursuing her PhD in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. Mattie Higgins is a first year grad student in the Kinesiology Motor Neuroscience program at Texas A&M University. Today Madison and Mattie are here to talk all about grad school! Tune into this week’s episode to understand the process of getting into grad school, picking the right programs for you and how to seize opportunities as a student!

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear from us, email us at [email protected]. As always, have an active and healthy week!

Howdy! Welcome back to another episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting, this week’s guest is Dr. Mike Thornton! Dr. Thornton is the director of the Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy at Texas A&M University. The coaching academy focuses on a few aspects of coaching: the students and veterans wanting to get involved in coaching and administrators that help support coaches. Coaches can hold many roles in a young child’s life as they guide them through the challenges of being a young athlete. Listen to this episode to learn more about what it means to be a coach, how coaches make a lifelong difference in a student’s life, and how to get involved. The purpose of the Coaching Academy is to prepare, promote and support those in the coaching and teaching profession. For more information on how to get involved, visit the Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy website at: coachingacademy.tamu.edu

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear from us, email us at [email protected]. As always, have an active and healthy week!

Welcome back to We Do the Heavy Lifting! This week’s guest is the one and only Mr. Bo Sandoval! Mr. Sandoval is the Assistant Athletics Director, Strength & Conditioning at Texas A&M University. He has traveled all over the nation to serve as the director of strength and conditioning for the UFC, and numerous collegiate and professional sports teams. Today Bo is going to talk about the number one thing keeping us alive…breathing. Tune into this week’s episode to learn more about practicing and regulating breathing in situations ranging from working out to sleeping!

**Disclaimer: Taping your mouth can lead to blocking of the airway, talk to your healthcare provider before attempting this method of regulating your breathing.

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear from us, email us at [email protected]. As always, have an active and healthy week!

We are back with another episode this week! This week’s episode is Dr. Adam Case. He is an associate professor  at Texas A&M university studying redox biology with numerous publications on research about oxidants and antioxidants. Today Dr. Case is talking about the importance of oxidants and antioxidants and how they are utilized in your daily life. Antioxidants are found in numerous skin care products and fresh foods, and we are always told we need them, but why are these molecules so important to life? Listen to Dr. Case explain how antioxidants work and how they fit into your daily routine and diet! 

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear from us, email us at [email protected]. As always, have an active and healthy week! 

We are back with another episode! This week’s guest is Dr. Lisa Colvin. Dr. Colvin is an clinical associate professor at Texas A&M University who is currently teaching courses in therapeutic principles, exercise physiology, adapted physical activity/sport and sports nutrition. Her research interests include para-athletics training and performance optimization. Today, Dr. Colvin is talking about what para-athletics is, and how to get informed and involved in this program. To learn more about para-athletics or to get involved in research, contact Dr. Colvin at [email protected] or visit https://www.paralympic.org/athletics. For more information about junior para-athletics visit https://moveunitedsport.org.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have any comments or topics you would like to hear from us, email us at [email protected]. As always, have an active and healthy week! 

Howdy! Welcome to We Do the Heavy Lifting where Dr. Jenna Yentes breaks down topics over improving human performance which features diverse experts on current health and fitness topics. 

Today’s podcast guest is the one and only Dr. Tim Lightfoot! Dr. Timothy Lightfoot is currently the Debbie and Mike Hilliard Endowed Professor of Kinesiology and the Executive Director of the Sydney and JL Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Texas A&M University and is joining us to talk about the path through academia. Dr. Lightfoot has written two books, “ Surviving Your First Five Years As A Faculty Member: Living and Prospering in Academia” and “Finding the Best Faculty Job For You: Living and Prospering in Academia,” to help guide faculty already in academia and students interested in joining the world of academia.  

Through his experience as a faculty member, Dr. Lightfoot encourages those in academia to focus on the big picture and take every opportunity presented. For more information, visit https://www.academiccareerdevelopment.com/, where Dr. Lightfoot advises  prospective students and professors in their careers in academia. 

The Sports Medicine Podcast is rebranding to We Do the Heavy Lifting. Dr. Jenna Yentes will be the new host of the Huffines Institute podcast where we host the most relatable discussions on evolving human performance topics. We are dedicated to engaging in dialogue about the current topics in health and wellness.