This past weekend, February 27-28, 2014, was the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) annual meeting held at the beautiful campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. The Huffines Institute, as well as the Health and Kinesiology Department at Texas A&M are very proud of our faculty and student award winners.Dr. Jim Fluckey, Huffines Institute Internal Advisory Board Chair, was voted as the new President-elect for TACSM for 2...

Our very own Texas A&M University graduate student, Heather Vellers, has been featured in the Health and Kinesiology Department's semiannual "On The Move" magazine. The article highlights her current research looking for links between performance and heart rate. Uniquely, this isn't the typical performance associated with sports medicine. Ms. Vellers' "rock n roll research" is focused on musicians from various genres and their cardiovascular changes ...

Our very own, Emily Schmitt, sits down for an interview at KAMU TV to discuss "Tips to Stay Healthy in the New Year!" Don't miss this opportunity to learn about nutrition, importance of aerobic and resistance training, and other aspects of general health. It is never too late to kick start the NEW YOU!The interview will air Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 11:00pm on KAMU TV (Channel 12 local).

For more information about this week’s Human Performance Minute, check out the links listed below. Running on age in a 15-km road run: minor influence of age on performance. Characteristics associated with 10-km running performance among a group of highly trained male endurance runners age 21-63 years. Aging and factors related to running economy. Master's performance in the New York City Marathon 1983-1999.Be sure to check out future weekly Huffines Institute Human Performance Minut...

Following last week's podcast about exercise and pregnancy, Dr. Buzz Pruitt joins us for a frank discussion about sex education.  This topic has become politicized in some segments of our society, so it's great to hear a clear, reasonable voice regarding sex education.  Dr. Pruitt doesn't shy away from any of the contentious issues and we think you'll be well-informed by this chat. LISTEN NOW! 

We are joined in the podcast today by Ms. Jennie Morton, a renowned vocalist and dancer who is also an osteopath and works to help performers stay healthy.  She has performed on the West End and travels the world doing workshops on proper practices for health in performers. And if you've wondered how performers can dance and sing at the same time, you need to listen to the podcast!  It's a fun conversation, so LISTEN NOW!

Dr. Susan Wagner - an expert in School Physical Education - joins us in the podcast today.  We talk extensively about the need for activity for kids, why school systems are abolishing PE and recess, and how these actions could be jeopardizing not only the kids' health but also their academic progress.  (Yes, students actually do better on tests when they're active.  Easiest way for schools to boost performance on academic tests - make sure that recess and PE are in the cur...

Most of us listen to music and are exposed to loud sounds through-out our life.  Dr. Kris Chesky, Director of the Texas Center of Music & Medicine at the University of North Texas, joins us in the podcast to talk about hearing health and how your hearing can be affected by music.  Dr. Chesky is at the forefront of research looking at ways to maintain your hearing health in music settings and brings a fresh perspective to this topic.  LISTEN NOW!  (Link to Podcast Show Not...

Ms. Jennifer Simmons, Lead Exercise Physiologists of Iredell Health Care System, joins us today to talk Cardiac Rehab!  You may think, "hey, I don't need cardiac rehab" - and hopefully you don't!  But it is estimated that only 20% of the people that could benefit from cardiac rehab actually try rehab.  So listen up and encourage those you know with heart 'issues' to make sure they get qualified, appropriate care.  LISTEN NOW!

Read the weekly text article "Shred Body Fat in Just 61 Days" by U.S. Army Ranger William Kobbe. "A title like the one above usually produces immediate interest and often some skepticism, especially in the society of quick fixes but, at least in this case, isn’t misleading. A course pioneered in the 1950’s in support of leadership development does just that -- shreds body fat."