Dr. Barbara A. Bushman

Biography

Dr. Barbara Bushman's research interests include exercise testing procedures, menopause and exercise, effects of menstruation on exercise responses and performance, deep water run training, promoting physical activity with dog walking and the female athlete triad. 

Bushman authored The American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Action Plan for Menopause (2005, Human Kinetics). She also edited both the first and second editions of ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health (2011 and 2017, Human Kinetics). For more information on these peer-reviewed books, visit Human Kinetics. She also maintains a Facebook page highlighting fitness and health information. 

Details

Education

• PhD, Exercise Physiology, University of Toledo
• BS, Health Sciences, Grand Valley State University

Teaching

• KIN 569 Health Appraisal and Exercise Testing

Professional experience

• The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Fellow, Member
• Central States Chapter ACSM - Member
• Associate Editor for ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal

Research and professional interests

Select Publications:

• Bushman, Barbara A. (2019). Deep Vein Thrombosis:  Causes and Consequences. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2018). Developing the P (for Progression) in a FITT-VP Exercise Prescription. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2018). Lifestyle Modifications to Promote Healthy Blood Pressure. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2018). Maximizing Safety When Exercising in the Cold. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2017). Promoting Physical Activity for Youth: A Pet Prompt Factor? ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Bushman, Barbara A. and Gist, Emma. (2017). Physical Activity for Youth All Year Long. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2017). Understanding and Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2016). Blood Pressure Basics and Beyond. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2016). Finding the Balance Between Overload and Recovery. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Bushman, Barbara A. (2016). Flexibility Exercises and Performance. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
• Woolf, Kathleen, Bushman, Barbara A., Gabriel, Kelley Pettee, Carter, Susan. (2016). Promoting Healthy Lifestyles During the Menopausal Transition: Benefits of Physical Activity and Nutrition. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.

Awards and honors

Area of expertise

Media appearances

The Best Workouts for Women in Their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s
The Thirty
06/24/2020
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman shares about workout best practices for every age group.

Ask the Experts
WalletHub
01/03/2018
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman offers advice about maintaining an active lifestyle.

10 Crucial Health Tweaks to Make by Your 50s
Reader's Digest
05/17/2017
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman emphasizes the importance of physical activity for people in their 50s.

Creating a Complete Fitness Program
RadioMD
04/18/2017
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman offers a well-rounded approach to fitness.

Tom Brady: Ageless wonder
The Boston Globe
01/23/2017
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman explains how New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady still plays at such a high level.

The Best Anti-Aging Exercises, As Recommended By Experts
Huffington Post
04/12/2016
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman shares about the best ways to keep your body “young” as you age.

A Few Tweaks Can Pump Up Your Exercise Routine
USA Today
04/12/2015
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman shares how to improve your exercise regime.

Diet Like A Man
Health Media
03/18/2014
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman offers some tips and advice.

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