
Advancing Performance and Resilience in the Heat
We are thrilled to announce that CoachMePlus’ esteemed human performance data scientist, Dr. David Looney, will be a featured speaker at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 72nd Annual Meeting, taking place May 27–30, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Symposium Spotlight: “Hot Off the Press”
Recently Developed Strategies for Exercise in the Heat
Dr. Looney will present during one of the meeting’s most anticipated sessions:
“HOT OFF THE PRESS: Recently Developed Strategies for Performance and Resilience During Exercise in the Heat.”
🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: ACSM 2025, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
This forward-looking session will explore the latest science and applied strategies for optimizing performance and maintaining resilience under extreme heat—vital for athletes, tactical personnel, and high-exertion workers.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Looney will join a distinguished panel of experts:
- Dr. J. Luke Pryor, PhD, ATC, CSCS – University at Buffalo
- Dr. Riana R. Pryor, PhD, ATC – University at Buffalo
- Dr. Paul Rosbrook, PhD – U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Together, this panel will share research findings and field-tested strategies for training, hydration, and recovery in heat-intensive environments.
Dr. Looney’s Unique Qualifications and Perspectives
Dr. Looney brings a distinctive background that blends mathematical exercise physiology, tactical performance, and human systems integration. His current work with CoachMePlus supports the U.S. Army’s #H2F (Holistic Health and Fitness) program, where science and software meet to deliver scalable performance solutions for soldiers in extreme operational settings.
His research is helping transform how we monitor, adapt, and respond to heat stress—through predictive models, individualized protocols, and high-resolution performance data.
What You’ll Learn at the Session
Attendees can expect actionable insights and fresh data on:
- Physiological responses and risk thresholds in heat
- Modeling performance and recovery across temperature extremes
- Tactical and athletic case studies from military and university research
- Technological tools for measuring and managing thermal strain
Whether you’re in sports science, military human performance, or occupational health, this session is packed with knowledge you can apply immediately.
Join Us in Atlanta
If you’re attending ACSM 2025, make sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, May 29 at 4 PM to hear from Dr. Looney and his colleagues. This is your opportunity to hear from some of the leading minds driving innovation in exercise science under extreme conditions.
Learn More
To explore Dr. Looney’s work and learn how CoachMePlus is helping optimize performance and recovery for tactical and athletic professionals, visit:
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