Senior Lecturer
Edith Cowan University, Australia
Dr. Kristina L. Kendall, PhD, CSCS, is a Senior Lecturer at Edith Cowan University in the School of Medical and Health Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on resistance training for performance and health, body composition, and bone health. Dr. Kendall has published over 65 peer-reviewed articles, with her work receiving more than 2,500 citations. Her research emphasizes the role of resistance training in enhancing bone mineral density, particularly in women, and explores the physiological mechanisms behind changes in body composition, including hormonal factors and mechanical loading's synergistic effects.
Dr. Kendall actively contributes to professional organizations, including Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. Her commitment to advancing exercise science and promoting health through resistance training significantly impacts her students and the wider scientific community.