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School of Kinesiology Applied Health and Recreation

Engineering a better lift: Multidisciplinary OSU team crafts new model for strength training

REARGEAR 2.0 is a collaboration between multiple disciplines within OSU.  Dr. Jason Daniel Miller of the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation, Dr. Jerome Hausselle of the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Dr. Harshvardhan Singh of the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, oversaw the efforts of this project, which was showcased at the fall 2025 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology  Senior Design Expo, where it earned first place.  
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Four men smile as they pose next to REARGEAR 2.0, an innovative weightlifting machine that uses pneumatic, or gas-powered, resistance to create a better lift.

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

Hidden Health Risk: Exercise interventions address overlooked body characteristic

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

OSU researchers showcase human performance research at 2025 ACSM annual meeting

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

Student Spotlight: Allen recognized for research at ACSM National Conference

Tue, Feb 11, 2025

Health and human performance graduate students earn NSCA scholarships
Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

OSU ExtensionCollege of Education and Human SciencesSchool of Kinesiology Applied Health and RecreationThe Innovation Foundation at OSULance WalkerHuman Performance and Nutrition Research Institute
OSU’s Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab provides vital wellness resources for nation’s first responders

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

In 2019, Drs. Jay Dawes and Jill Joyce took a step to optimize health, fitness and performance for these populations by establishing the Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab. Now, they are exploring opportunities to work with OSU’s Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institution to accelerate the land-grant mission and fuel the work they are already doing.

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