Professor Discusses Research on Effective Exercise Regimen

Joan Grossman, Ph.D., associate professor of health and human performance at The University of Scranton, has discussed her research on an effective exercise method for post-menopausal women in several publications recently.

"The average female gains 35 pounds between ages 25 and 50, and then at age 51, most women experience menopause. With the childbearing years over, hot flashes begin and hormone levels change, creating a perfect storm for more weight gain," said Dr. Grossman in an Academic Minute segment published on Nov. 20. "My research shows that there is an effective exercise method that can help. Since many women spend most of their time caring for others, my work focuses on quick exercise routines compared to hours at the gym or going for long walks."

Dr. Grossman discussed her studies on the effectiveness of high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts for post-menopausal women in an article published in Women's World in July, and in the fall in podcasts Age Better and MD for You, in addition to Academic Minute.

Academic Minute, produced by WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, a regional public radio network serving parts of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, is hosted by Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

Dr. Grossman joined the faculty at the University in 2010. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dr. Grossman earned her bachelor's degree from King's College, her master's degree from Colorado State University and her Ph.D. from Marywood University.