Amelia Guadalupe Grau

Amelia Guadalupe Grau, European PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, associate professor of Physical Conditioning and Health at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of the University of Castilla-La Mancha. Currently a member of the Spanish Biomedical Research Center on Fragility and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES) and a member of the Scientific Committee of the European College of Sports Sciences (ECSS). Her research focuses on the mechanisms that explain the optimization of exercise training in different populations, especially the effect of high-intensity strength training in the elderly, with an emphasis on intracellular signalling pathways.

Title and brief description of the talk

Optimizing Resistance Training for Cardiovascular Health: A Comprehensive Approach

The lecture will cover the role of resistance training in cardiovascular disease management, focusing on its benefits for heart function, blood pressure, and body composition. It will explore safe protocols, how strength training improves vascular health, and the synergy between resistance and aerobic training. Key topics include the integration into cardiac rehabilitation, and muscular and metabolic adaptations that enhance cardiovascular health.