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Dr. Todd Astorino is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) and director of the HEART Lab. His research focuses on cardiovascular adaptations to exercise, particularly examining the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on cardiometabolic health, post-exercise metabolic responses, sex differences in exercise physiology, and hemodynamic variations across training modalities.
- Active in publishing and presenting, Dr. Astorino has contributed to key studies on HIIT, kettlebell training, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
- He frequently serves as an external examiner for PhD candidates and collaborates with global experts on HIIT protocols.
His recent studies, including collaborations with undergraduate researchers, explore fat oxidation in women during exercise and hemodynamic responses in novel training formats, with presentations at conferences like ACSM and SWACSM. Publications span Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, and Spinal Cord. Notable trends in his work include methodological rigor in sex-based research, accessibility of HIIT for diverse populations, and thermal stress applications.
- Dr. Astorino is a NIH grant reviewer with current NIH grant submissions.
- He engages students in research, as seen in the HEART Lab's undergraduate-led presentations.
The HEART Lab at CSUSM employs non-invasive methods to study cardiovascular health, hypertension, and endothelial function, emphasizing real-world applicability of findings.
