Tamara Rial-Faigenbaum, Ph.D., is a specialist professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education at Monmouth University and the coordinator of the Human Performance Laboratory. She joined the University in 2023, where she teaches courses in health research methods, lifespan development, and exercise prescription. Rial-Faigenbaum is an internationally recognized researcher and educator whose work focuses on pelvic health, pediatric exercise science, and resistance training for women’s health.

With a scholarly portfolio comprising over 60 peer-reviewed publications and several authored books translated into multiple languages, Rial-Faigenbaum has made significant contributions to the scientific understanding and practical application of low-pressure training methods in both clinical and athletic populations. She frequently presents her research at leading national and international conferences and collaborates with institutions worldwide on projects bridging exercise science and sports medicine.

Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Articles

* Indicates undergraduate student researcher

^ Indicates graduate student researcher

Rial Rebullido, T. Hope, A., ^Milano, R., Drewson, S. (2025). Moving Motivation: A Mixed-Methods Study of Service-Learning to Promote Physical Activity in Under-Resourced Youth. Applied Sciences.15(19), 10489. https://doi.org/10.3390/app151910489

Giagio, S. Bermon Stephane G.F., Rial Rebullido T., Pillastrini P., Vecchiato M., Adami P.E. (2025). Nearly half of 325 athletes reported pelvic floor symptoms: a cross-sectional study at the Lima 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships, BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002564

Giagio, S., Rial Rebullido T., Salvioli S., Innocenti T., Moore I.S., Donnelly, G.M. (2025). #diastasisrecti: a mixed-methods analysis of Instagram posts and their influence on women’s exercise and sports participation. BMC Women’s Health, 25, 332. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03885-y

Hernández Rovira, E., Alonso-Aubin, D. A., Cañabate Ortiz, D., Torrents Martín, C., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2025). Serratus Anterior and Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Activation in Hypopressive Exercises Performed in Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain: A Cross-Sectional Study. Muscles, 4(3), 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/muscles4030020

^Faigenbaum, A. D., MacDonald, J. P., Stracciolini, A., & Rebullido, T.R. (2025). From Hierarchy to Harmony: Transforming the Activity Pyramid into My Physical Activity Plate. Current sports medicine reports, 24(6), 137–139. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.000000000000125

Pastor-Cisneros, R., Mendoza-Muñoz, M., Carlos-Vivas, J., Adsuar-Sala, J. C., López-Gil, J. F., & SPLA-C expert committee (2025). Developing the Spanish Physical Literacy Assessment for Children (SPLA-C): a delphi-based model for assessing physical literacy in schoolchildren aged 6-12 years. European journal of pediatrics, 184(7), 402. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-025-06223-4

^Sanclemente Aguaslimpias, Y. A., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2025). Eficacia del entrenamiento funcional basado en circuitos sobre la aptitud física y depresión en estudiantes adolescentes: un ensayo controlado aleatorizado. Retos, 67, 1021–1030. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v67.113961

Rial-Rebuliido, T., Giagio, S. Faigenbaum. A. (2025). Overcoming the fear of resistance training during pregnancy. Pelvic and Obstetric Gynecological Physiotherapy Journal, 136, 8-11.  POGP Journal Issue 136 – Spring 2025 | POGP

Hope, A., Rial Rebullido, T., & Drewson, S. (2025). All stars moving together: a school-university partnership for shining youth. British journal of sports medicine, 59(5), 349–350. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-109021

Faigenbaum, AD, Garcia-Hermoso, A., MacDonald, J.,Mortatti, A. Rial Rebullido, T. (2024). Bridging the Gap Between Strengthspan and Lifespan. British Journal of Sports Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108357

^Hernández Rovira, E., Rebullido, T. R., Cañabate, D., & Torrents Martí, C. (2024). What Is Known from the Existing Literature about Hypopressive Exercise? A PAGER-Compliant Scoping Review. Journal of integrative and complementary medicine, 30(10), 913–924. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2023.0811

^Hernández-Rovira, E., Rebullido, T. R., Alonso-Aubin, D. A., & Ortiz, D. C. (2024). Effects of Hypopressive Exercise on Dynamic Neuromuscular Control in Female Roller-Skaters. International journal of exercise science, 17(6), 252–264. https://doi.org/10.70252/PTIM9626

Faigenbaum, AD, Kamis, D. Rial Rebullido, T. (2024). A Strong Approach for Overcoming the FoRE: Fear of Resistance Exercise, ACM’s Health and Fitness Journal, 28(3)14-20,DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000958  ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal

Faigenbaum, A. D., Ratamess, N. A., Kang, J., Bush, J. A., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2023). May the Force Be with Youth: Foundational Strength for Lifelong Development. Current sports medicine reports, 22(12), 414–422. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000001122

^Giagio, S., Stracciolini, A., Faigenbaum, A., Pillastrini, P., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2023). Infographic. Ten naked truths about the pelvic floor in athletes. British journal of sports medicine, 57(24), 1583–1584. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-107241

Faigenbaum, AD, Straccioloni, A, MacDonald, J., Rial Rebullido, T. (2023) A Socio-ecological Approach for Building Stronger Youth for Life. British Journal of Sports Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-106748

^Wojcik, K. A., Machado, L. T. P., Bastos DE Brito, C. I., & Rebullido, T. R. (2023). Can 5-weeks of Hypopressive Exercise Influence Sagittal Lumbo-Pelvic Position in Athletic and Non-Athletic Females?. International journal of exercise science, 16(4), 550–562. https://doi.org/10.70252/KHQG8688

Alonso-Aubin, D.A, Chulvi-Medrano, I. Picón-Martínez, M., Gómez-Tomás, C., Cortell-Tormo, J.M., Cardozo, L.A., Rial Rebullido, T. (2023). Impact of Sexual Activity Prior to a Sports Competition in Amateur Athletes. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 116, 929-936. DOI:10.7752/jpes.2023.04116

Molina-Torres, G., Moreno-Muñoz, M., Rebullido, T. R., Castellote-Caballero, Y., Bergamin, M., Gobbo, S., Hita-Contreras, F., & Cruz-Diaz, D. (2023). The effects of an 8-week hypopressive exercise training program on urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle activation: A randomized controlled trial. Neurourology and urodynamics, 42(2), 500–509. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25110

Faigenbaum, A. D., Stracciolini, A., MacDonald, J. P., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2022). Mythology of youth resistance training. British journal of sports medicine, bjsports-2022-105804. . https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105804

Faigenbaum, AD, Rial Rebullido, T., Zaichkowsky, L. (2022) Heads-Up: Effective Strategies for Promoting Mental Health Literacy in Youth Fitness Programs. ACSM’S Health and Fitness Journal, 26(3), 12-19, doi: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000765 ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal

Peña, J, Señé-Mir, A, Chulvi-Medrano, I., Rial Rebullido, T, Faigenbaum AD. (2022) Pump It Up! How Strong Muscles Can Make you Healthier. Frontiers for Young Minds, 10 (672766), 1-7, doi:10.3389/frym.2022.672766. Pump It Up!—Strong Muscles Can Make You Healthier · Frontiers for Young Minds

Teijido, S. L., Rial Rebullido, T., Gómez-Tomás, C., Alonso-Aubin, D. A., & Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2022). Effects of Hypopressive Exercise on Posterior Back Chain Kinematics and Pulmonary Function in Professional Female Basketball Players. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 31(3), 305–312. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2021-0025

Gómez-Tomás, C., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2021). Neuromuscular Prevention Strategies for Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Basketball Players. A Narrative Review. MHSALUD Revista en Ciencias del Movimiento Humano y Salud. 18(2): 1-21, doi.org/10.15359/mhs.18-2.7 Neuromuscular Prevention Strategies for Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Basketball Players. A Narrative Review | MHSalud: Revista en Ciencias del Movimiento Humano y Salud

Alonso-Aubin, D. A., Picón-Martínez, M., Rebullido, T. R., Faigenbaum, A. D., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., & Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2021). Integrative Neuromuscular Training Enhances Physical Fitness in 6- to 14-Year-Old Rugby Players. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 35(8), 2263–2271. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003995

Alonso-Aubin, D. A., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Picón-Martínez, M., Rial Rebullido, T., & Faigenbaum, A. D. (2021). Squat and Bench Press Force-Velocity Profiling in Male and Female Adolescent Rugby Players. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 35(1), S44–S50. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003336

Rebullido, T. R., Gómez-Tomás, C., Faigenbaum, A. D., & Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2021). The Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence among Adolescent Female Athletes: A Systematic Review. Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 6(1), 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk6010012

^de Lucena, E. G. P., Teixeira, L. F. M., Mendes, C. L., Castaño, L. A. A., Rebullido, T. R., & Uchida, M. C. (2021). Hypopressive exercise in normotensive young women: A case series. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 25, 94–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.11.004

Faigenbaum, A. D., MacDonald, J. P., Stracciolini, A., & Rebullido, T. R. (2020). Making a Strong Case for Prioritizing Muscular Fitness in Youth Physical Activity Guidelines. Current sports medicine reports, 19(12), 530–536. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000000784

Guillem, C. M., Loaiza-Betancur, A. F., Rebullido, T. R., Faigenbaum, A. D., & Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2020). The Effects of Resistance Training on Blood Pressure in Preadolescents and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(21), 7900. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217900

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Pombo, M., Saavedra-García, M. Á., Rebullido, T. R., & Faigenbaum, A. D. (2020). A 47-Year Comparison of Lower Body Muscular Power in Spanish Boys: A Short Report. Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 5(3), 64. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk5030064

Chulvi-Medrano I., Villa, E, Rial Rebullido, T., Faigenbaum, AD. (2020) The Impact of COVID-19 Quarantine on Youth: From Physical Inactivity to Pediatric Depreobesity. Journal of Movement & Health, 18(1), 2020. doi.org/10.5027/jmh-Vol18-Issue1(2021)art100 The impact of COVID-19 quarantine on youth: from physical inactivity to pediatric depreobesity – Dialnet

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Rebullido, T. R., Gómez-Tomás, C., & Faigenbaum, A. D. (2020). Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a hypopressive exercise program on postmenopausal cancer survivors: A pilot study. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 24(4), 484–489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.02.019

Faigenbaum, AD, Rial Rebullido, T, Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2020). Youth Physical Activity is All About the “F-words”. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 42(6),2-6. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000530 Strength & Conditioning Journal

Faigenbaum, AD, MacDonald, J., Carvalho, C., Rial Rebullido, T. (2020). The Pediatric Inactivity Triad: A Triple Jeopardy for Modern Day Youth. ACSM’S Health and Fitness Journal, 24(4), 10-17. doi: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000584 ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal

Rial Rebullido, T.  Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2020). The abdominal vacuum technique for bodybuilding. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 42(5),116-120, 2020 doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000434 Strength & Conditioning Journal

Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Faigenbaum, A., Straccioloni, A. (2020). Pelvic floor dysfunction in female athletes, Strength and Conditioning Journal, 42(4), 82-92, doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000440 Strength & Conditioning Journa

Rial Rebullido T., Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2019). Re: Resende et al. Pelvic floor muscle training is better than hypopressive exercises in pelvic organ prolapse treatment: An assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. Neurourol Urodyn. 38(2), 876-877

Faigenbaum, A, Rial Rebullido T., Peña-Lopez, J., Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2019). Resistance Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Dynapenia. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. 1, 208-216. doi:10.1007/s42978-019-00038-0 Resistance Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Dynapenia | Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise

Rebullido, T. R., & Stracciolini, A. (2019). Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Female Athletes: Is Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport a Risk Factor?. Current sports medicine reports, 18(7), 255–257. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000000615

Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi, I., Faigenbaum, A., Straccioloni, A. (2019). Pelvic floor dysfunction: An Urgent Matter for Female Athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 41(6), 123-124

Faigenbaum, A., Rial Rebullido, T. (2018). Understanding physical literacy in youth. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 40(6), 90-94, doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000417 Strength & Conditioning Journal

Faigenbaum, A. D., Rial Rebullido, T., & MacDonald, J. P. (2018). The unsolved problem of paediatric physical inactivity: it’s time for a new perspective. Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992), 107(11), 1857–1859. https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.14527

Rial Rebullido, T. Faigenbaum, A. (2018). De la alfabetización hacia el analfabetismo físico. EmásF, Revista Digital de Eduación Física, 9(53), 5-9.De la alfabetización hacia el analfabetismo físico – Dialnet

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Rial Rebullido, T. (2018). A case study of hypopressive exercise adapted for urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy surgery. Fisioterapia. 40(2), 101-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ft.2018.01.004

Faigenbaum, A. D., Rebullido, T. R., & MacDonald, J. P. (2018). Pediatric Inactivity Triad: A Risky PIT. Current sports medicine reports, 17(2), 45–47. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000000450

^Tracogna, V. Rial Rebullido, T. (2017). Women’s expectations and perceived benefits of hypopressive exercise: a practical experience. Retos: nuevas tendencias en educación física, deporte y recreación, 34, 134-141 https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i34.54258

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Rial, T., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Alakhdar, Y., La Scala Teixeira, C. V., Masiá-Tortosa, L., & Dorgo, S. (2017). Manual Resistance versus Conventional Resistance Training: Impact on Strength and Muscular Endurance in Recreationally Trained Men. Journal of sports science & medicine, 16(3), 343–349.Manual Resistance versus Conventional Resistance Training: Impact on Strength and Muscular Endurance in Recreationally Trained Men – PMC

Abimael, B., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I. Fabre, P. (2017). Hypopressive exercise for the treatment of urinary incontinence in multiparous women: clinical series. RECIEN: Revista Científica de Enfermería, 13(2), 36-53 https://doi.org/10.14198/recien.2017.13.04

Rial Rebullido, T. Pinsach, P. (2016). Rehabilitation for pelvic floor and core muscles through Low Pressure Fitness. Sports Medicine: research and practice, 2(6), 68-72.doi: 10.17238/ISSN2223-2524.2016.2.68 Восстановление мышц тазового дна и мышц кора при помощи гипопрессивной гимнастики (техника Low Pressure Fitness) (70,00 руб.), Риал Т. : купить, читать онлайн, скачать электронную статью в формате pdf. Каталог электронных книг, журналов и статей. Онлайн-библиотека Rucont.ru

Rial Rebullido, T., & Villanueva Lameiro, C. (2016). El Flashmob como propuesta de innovación educativa en expresión corporal y danza (Flashmob as a proposal for educational innovation in body expression and dance). Retos, 29, 126–128. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i29.35394

Picón, M., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Cortell-Tormo, JM, Rial Rebullido, T., Rodríguez-Pérez, M. (2016). Immediate effects of post-activation potentiation using superimposed partial oclusion.Archives of Sport Medicine, 32(6), 368-373. Efectos inmediatos sobre la potenciación post-activación utilizando oclusión parcial superimpuesta – Dialnet

*López, M. Baiget, E., Rial Rebullido T. (2016).Readaptación del dolor inguinal en futbolistas con ejercicio hipopresivo: serie de casos. Revista de Preparación Física en el fútbol. 19(1), 49-58.

^Álvarez Sáez, M. M., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi Medrano, I., García Soidán, J. L., & Cortell Tormo, J. M. (2016). ¿Puede un programa de ocho semanas basado en técnicas hipopresivas producir cambios en la función del suelo pélvico y composición corporal de jugadoras de rugby? (Can an eight-week program based on the hypopressive technique produce changes in pelvic floor. Retos, 30, 26–29. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i30.37194

*Lois Carro, L., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2015). Hábitos alimentarios y de actividad física de alumnado de Educación Primaria: estudio descriptivo de un colegio de Pontevedra. Sportis. Scientific Journal of School Sport, Physical Education and Psychomotricity, 2(1), 77–92. https://doi.org/10.17979/sportis.2016.2.1.1442

Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Cortell-Tormo, J., Álvarez, M. (2015). Can a program based on hypopressive technique improve the impact of urinary incontinence in women’s quality of life?Pelvic floor, 11(2), 27-32. 2015_Rial_etal_SueloPelvico.pdf

Rial Rebullido, T., *Rubio Rego, B., Villanueva Lameiro, C., & Raposo Aguiar, M. Ángel. (2015). Valoración y percepción subjetiva de alumnado de bachillerato tras una unidad didáctica de ejercicio hipopresivo. Sportis. Scientific Journal of School Sport, Physical Education and Psychomotricity, 1(3), 239–252. https://doi.org/10.17979/sportis.2015.1.3.1416

*Rubio, B. Rial Rebullido, T. (2015). A didactic proposal based on hypopressive exercise for secondary school. Revista Digital de Educación Física, EmásF, 7(37) 50-6. Las aplicaciones para terminales móviles como herramienta didáctica en el desarrollo de contenidos rítmicos y expresivos – Dialnet

*Rodrigo Fidalgo, F. Rial Rebullido, T. (2015). Subjective assessment of dances of the world in pre-school. Revista Digital de Educación Física, EmásF, 7(37) 49-34. Varoración subjetiva de las danzas del mundo en el aula de infantil – Dialnet

Rial Rebullido, T., Sousa, L., ^García, E., Pinsach. P. (2014). Immediate effects of a hypopressive exercise session on different body parameters. Cuestiones de Fisioterapia. 43(1),13-21.

Rial Rebullido, T., *Negreira, R., Alvarez-Saez, M., García-Soidán, J.L. (2013). Can a program based on hypopressive exercise influence hamstring flexibility and lumbar mobility of female soccer players? Revista de Preparación Física en el fútbol, 8(3) 42-53.

Invited Presentations

International

Rial Rebullido, T. (2025, May). Knowledge and beliefs in pelvic health and physiotherapy. III International Conference GIS FRPP, Italy.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2025, March). Training the female athlete. Master’s Degree in Strength Training and Neuromuscular Performance, University Camilo Jose Cela, Madrid, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2024, July). Fascial breathing. Campinas, Brazil.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2023, September). World Congress of Fascia. Brasilia, Brazil.

National (United States and Spain)

Rial Rebullido, T. (2024, February). APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2022). Hypopressives for postpartum care, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti and beyond. APTA Pelvic Health Fall Symposium (Online).

Rial Rebullido, T. (2017). Low-Pressure Fitness: Hypopressive training. National Aquatic Therapy Conference, Chicago, IL.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2017). Prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction. V Meeting of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Primary Care, Madrid, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2016). Tamara Rial: Professional career. I Jornadas Salidas Profesionales para estudiantes/titulados en CAFYD, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2015). Postpartum rehabilitation with hypopressive techniques. XXXII Congress Meeting of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, Manresa, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2015). Introduction to the hypopressive technique for health and prevention. Lecture at Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes, Valladolid, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2014). Hypopressives and well-being for the spine. Congres Hispamás 2014, Barcelona, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2014). Hypopressive training. NSCA Spain Webinar, Madrid, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2014). Pelvic floor and exercise. Workshop at Col·legi de Llicenciats en Educació Física de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2013). Pelvic floor and fitness. Workshop at Federación Española de Entrenadores Personales y Fitness, Valencia, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2013). Hypopressive exercises. V National Congress of Physiotherapy Students, University Miguel Hernández de Elche, Elche, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2013). Hypopressive method. Curso de introducción al método pilates, Universidad de León, León, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2012). Scientific evidence of the hypopressive method. V Strength Training Symposium, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2012). Hypopressives. Nuevas tendencias en entrenamiento del core, G-SE, Madrid, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2012). Hypopressive method. Curso de introducción al método pilates y método hipopresivo, Universidad de León, León, Spain.

Regional (United States)

Rial Rebullido, T. (2022). The athlete’s pelvic floor: From dysfunction to performance. NSCA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Aston, PA.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2020). Introduction to hypopressives. Philadelphia Regional Pelvic PT Alliance, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2019). How does exercise impact the pelvic floor? MARC-ACSM 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Harrisburg, PA.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2019). Pelvic floor fitness for the active female: Science applied to practice. Guest lecture, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2018). Pelvic floor fitness and the female athlete. NSCA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Aston, PA.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2018). Pelvic floor fitness for female athletes. Sports Science Workshop, Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2018). Low Pressure Fitness and abdominal massage for pelvic care. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, Princeton, NJ.

Published Research Abstracts

* Indicates undergraduate student researcher

^ Indicates graduate student researcher

De Lucena, E., Castaño, L., Teixeira, L., Mendes, C., Volpato, N., Rial Rebullido, T., Atmeler, P., Sampaio, P., Junior, H., & Uchida, M. (2018). Hypopressive gymnastics: Behavior of blood pressure before and after a session. Revista de Trabalhos de Iniciação Científica da UNICAMP, 26. https://doi.org/10.20396/revpibic262018389

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Picón, M., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Alonso-Aubin, D. A., Rial, T., Fernández-Sáez, J., Alonso, D., & Alakhdar, Y. (2018, May). Acute effects of resistance training with and without blood flow restriction on muscle thickness: 164 Board #5 May 30 9. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), 18. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000535144.95345.1e

Rial-Rebullido, T., Gonzalez, F., & Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2018, May). Abdominal pain – Professional singer: 1152 May 31 8. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), 271. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000535981.07228.ff

Picón, M., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Alonso-Aubin, D. A., Rial, T., Fernández-Sáez, J., & Alonso, D. (2018, May). Acute cardiovascular responses to resistance training with and without blood flow restriction: 165 Board #6 May 30 9. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), 18–19. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000535145.02970.27

García-Jaén, M., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Sellés-Pérez, S., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Cejuela, R., Tortosa-Martínez, J., & Rial, T. (2016, May). Comparative acute responses of Choy Lee Fut air and heavy bag forms in amateur practitioners: 3746 Board #185 June 4, 9. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48(5S), 1046. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000488149.58877.da

Cortell-Tormo, J. M., García-Jaén, M., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Sellés-Pérez, S., Hernández-Sánchez, S., Manchado, C., & Rial, T. (2016, May). Electromyographical and kinematic analysis of the prone plank performed with different scapular and pelvic positions: 387 Board #224 June 1, 11. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48(5S), 105. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000485318.59994.1c

Alakhdar, Y., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., & Rial, T. (2016, May). Reaction forces in the gait at various times during rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament surgery: 2092 Board #244 June 2, 2. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48(5S), 588. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000486765.03871.b8

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Alakhdar, Y., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Rial, T., Picón, M., Masiá-Tortosa, L., & Tortosa-Martínez, J. (2016, May). Effects of ergogenic nutritional supplements in blood flow restricted resistance training: 232 Board #69 June 1, 9. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48(5S), 51. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000485163.70475.e8

Alonso-Aubin, D. A., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Picón, M., Rial, T., & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2018, May). Effects of an exercise program on quality of life on a rheumatoid arthritis patient: A case study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), 17. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000535139.64851.e8

García-Jaén, M., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Sellés, S., Cejuela, R., & Rial, T. (2018, May). Assessment of quality of movement patterns in Spanish pediatric population during classes of physical education: 2185 Board #21 June 1 9. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), 530. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000536832.31264.2a

Táboas, R., Rial Rebullido, T., Villanueva Lameiro, C., & García Soidán, J. L. (2016). Respuesta cardiovascular aguda del ejercicio hipopresivo en sujetos sanos físicamente activos [Acute cardiovascular response to hypopressive exercise in healthy physically active individuals]. In V. Arufe Giráldez (Ed.), Proceedings of the 12th International Congress on Sport and Health Sciences: Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Psychology, Physical Education and Sport (Pontevedra, Spain, June 2–4) ISBN 978-84-943477-3-3.

*Rubio Rego, B., Rial Rebullido, T., Villanueva Lameiro, C., & Raposo Aguiar, M. Á. (2015). Valoración y percepción subjetiva del alumnado de Bachillerato tras una unidad de ejercicio hipopresivo [Evaluation and subjective perception of high school students after a unit of hypopressive exercise]. In V. Arufe Giráldez (Ed.), Proceedings of the 11th International Congress on Sport Science and Physical Education (SBN 978-84-943477-0-2.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2013). El flashmob como propuesta de innovación educativa en la expresión corporal y danza [Flashmob as an innovative educational proposal for body expression and dance]. In Proceedings of the 10th International Congress on Teaching Physical Education and School Sport (Pontevedra, Spain, September 5–8) (pp. 356–360). ISBN 978-84-939424-4-1.

Riera, T., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2013). ¿El ejercicio hipopresivo puede producir cambios en parámetros respiratorios en alumnado de ciclo formativo en Animación de Actividades Físicas y Deportivas? [Can hypopressive exercise produce respiratory changes in vocational training students of physical activity and sport animation?]. In Proceedings of the 10th International Congress on Teaching Physical Education and School Sport (Pontevedra, Spain, September 5–8). ISBN 978-84-939424-4-1.

Pinsach, P., & Rial, T. (2011). El entrenamiento de la musculatura abdominal [Training of the abdominal musculature]. In M. Guillén del Castillo (Ed.), Physical activity, health, and high performance: Their relationship and importance in program development at different levels. New trends (pp. 247–256). Wanceulen Editorial. ISBN 978-84-9927-081-4.

Rial Rebullido, T., & Villanueva Lameiro, C. (2010). Causas por las que licenciados en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte egresados cursan Magisterio [Reasons why graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences pursue degrees in Education]. In Teaching in the New European Higher Education Area (pp. 653–658). Vigo, Spain. ISBN 978-84-8158-493-6.

Conference Oral Presentations

* Indicates undergraduate student researcher

^ Indicates graduate student researcher

Drewson, S. R., Clifford, S., Faigenbaum, T., Pigman, J., & Silverio, A. (2025, February). All Stars Moving Together: Tips for building an effective CSPAP partnership. Presentation at the NJAHPERD State Convention, Princeton, NJ, United States.

Rial Rebullido, T., ^Hernández-Rovira, E., Cañabate, D., Torrents Martí, C., & Alonso-Aubin, D. A. (2024, November). Comparison of serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi muscle activation during hypopressive exercises: A cross-sectional study. MARC ASCM Annual Meeting, Lancaster, PA, United States.

^Hernández-Rovira, E., Alonso-Aubin, D., Cañabate, D., Torrents Martí, C., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2024, May). Diferencias electromiográficas del serrato anterior y el dorsal ancho en ejercicios hipopresivos realizados en cadena cinética abierta versus cerrada: un estudio transversal [Electromyographic differences of the serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi during hypopressive exercises performed in open versus closed kinetic chain: A cross-sectional study]. Presentation at the II Congreso de Estudiantes de Doctorado, Zaragoza, Spain.

Paterna, C., Rial Rebullido, T., & Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2017, March). Behaviour of diastasis recti during a curl-up and hypopressive exercise: Two single-case studies. IV Congreso Internacional de Prevención de Lesiones Deportivas, Murcia, Spain.

Paterna, C., Rial Rebullido, T., & Rodríguez-Olivera, A. (2016, October). Prevalence of female urinary incontinence and its association with fitness activities [Prevalencia de Incontinencia urinaria femenina y su asociación con la práctica de actividades fitness]. II International Congress Physiotherapy and Movement, Málaga, Spain.

Álvarez-Sáez, M., Galdames, V., Ivonne, J., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2016, October). Effect of an abdomino-perineal reeducation program based on hypopressive therapy in a group of Chilean women [Efecto de un programa de reeducación abdomino-perineal basado en terapia hipopresiva en un grupo de mujeres chilenas]. Congreso de Fisioterapia UCLM, Toledo, Spain.

Humanes, R., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2014, June). Does hypopressive technique and Pilates increase stabilizing core muscle activity? IV NSCA International Conference, Human Performance Development through Strength and Conditioning, Murcia, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Pinsach, P., & Navarro, I. (2014, June). Can a session of hypopressive exercises provide acute effects on fitness trainers? IV NSCA International Conference, Human Performance Development through Strength and Conditioning, Murcia, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Pérez, R., & Chulvi-Medrano, I. (2014, June). Effects of diaphragmatic aspiration on physical and blood parameters of professional mountain bikers. IV NSCA International Conference, Human Performance Development through Strength and Conditioning, Murcia, Spain.

Sousa, S., Rial Rebullido, T., García, E., Pinsach, P., & Villanueva, C. (2012, September). Acute effects of an abdominal hypopressive gymnastics session on various body parameters [Efeitos agudos de uma sessão de ginástica abdominal hipopressiva com base em diferentes parâmetros corporais]. XX Congresso Sociedade Portuguesa de Estatística, Porto, Portugal.

Conferences Poster Presentations

* Indicates undergraduate student researcher

^ Indicates graduate student researcher

Rial Rebullido, T., Hope A., ^Milano R., Drewson, S.  Physical Activity Motivation Through the All Stars Moving Together Program: A Mixed-Methods Study. MARC ASCM Annual Meeting, Harrisburg, PA, November 2025.

Giagio, S., Rial Rebullido, T., Salvioli, S., Innocenti, T., Pillastrini, P., Moore, I. S., & Donnelly, G. M. (2023, November). The social media panorama: un’analisi approfondita dei post di Instagram riguardo la diastasi dei muscoli retti, esercizio e sport [The social media panorama: an in-depth analysis of Instagram posts regarding rectus diastasis, exercise, and sport]. Presentation at the Congresso AIFI 2023 “Tailored Physiotherapy, una strategia per il futuro,” Bologna, Italy.

*Díaz-Egea, T., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Picón-Martínez, M., & Alonso-Aubin, D. (2018, September). Feasibility and efficacy of low pressure fitness training on women’s cancer-related fatigue: A pilot study 6th NSCA International Conference.

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Picón-Martínez, M., Alonso-Aubin, D., Expósito, S., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Rial Rebullido, T., & Faigenbaum, A. D. (2018, September). Effects of a 10-week pediatric integrative neuromuscular training program on tennis players under 6 years of age. 6th NSCA International Conference.

Pombo-Fernández, M., Saavedra-García, M., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Rial Rebullido, T., & Faigenbaum, A. D. (2018, September). Secular trends in lower body power in Spanish boys between 1969 and 2016. 6th NSCA International Conference.

Paterna, C., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2016, October). ¿Puede ser el entrenamiento hipopresivo una alternativa de ejercicio para la reeducación abdomino-pélvica? [Can hypopressive exercise be an alternative for abdomino-pelvic rehabilitation?]. II International Congress Physiotherapy and Movement, Málaga, Spain.

Abimael, B., Rial Rebullido, T., Fabre, P., & Villanueva, C. (2016, June). Hypopressive exercise protocol for female urinary incontinence: Experience in a Mexican rehabilitation unit [Protocolo de ejercicio hipopresivo para la incontinencia urinaria femenina: experiencia en una unidad de rehabilitación mejicana]. 12º Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte y Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

López-Delgado, M., Rial Rebullido, T., & Baiget, E. (2016, June). Readaptation of inguinal pain in soccer players with hypopressive exercise: A practical experience [Readaptación del dolor inguinal en futbolistas con ejercicio hipopresivo: una experiencia práctica]. 12º Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte y Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

Álvarez-Sáez, M., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2016, October). Cardiovascular response of soccer players to hypopressive training during a conditioning session [Respuesta cardiovascular en jugadores de fútbol sometidos a entrenamiento hipopresivo durante la sesión de preparación física]. Congreso de Fisioterapia UCLM, Toledo, Spain.

Álvarez-Sáez, M., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., García, M., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Hernández-Sánchez, S., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2016, October). Electromyographical relationships between different scapular and pelvic positions during the prone plank exercise [Relación entre diferentes posiciones escapulares y pélvicas en la respuesta electromiográfica en la plancha prono]. Congreso de Fisioterapia UCLM, Toledo, Spain.

Álvarez-Sáez, M., Saudeca, C., Rial Rebullido, T., & Fabre, P. (2016, October). Practice of a hypopressive technique protocol in Mexican occupational and physical therapy students [Práctica de un protocolo de técnicas hipopresivas en estudiantes de terapia física y ocupacional mexicanas]. Congreso de Fisioterapia UCLM, Toledo, Spain.

Álvarez-Sáez, M., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Segarra, L., & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2016, October). Are fat mass index and menstrual cycle associated with pelvic floor muscle strength? [¿Están relacionados el índice de masa grasa y el ciclo menstrual en la fuerza muscular del suelo pélvico?]. Congreso de Fisioterapia UCLM, Toledo, Spain.

*Lois, L., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2015, November). Physical activity and eating behavior of primary education students from a school in Pontevedra [Hábitos alimentarios y de actividad física del alumnado de primaria de un colegio de Pontevedra]. V Congreso Mundial del Deporte Escolar, La Coruña, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Hernández, V., Chulvi-Medrano, I., & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2014, November). Spirometry changes after a session of breathing and apnea exercises in fitness and physical education teachers [Cambios espirométricos tras una sesión de ejercicios respiratorios y de apnea en profesores de fitness y educación física]. 15º Congreso Nacional de la Federación Española de Medicina del Deporte, La Coruña, Spain.

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Picón, M., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., Rial Rebullido, T., Masía-Tortosa, L., & Rodríguez-Pérez, M. (2014, November). Neuromuscular training effects of postactivation potentiation using superimposed partial occlusion [Efectos del entrenamiento neuromuscular de oclusión vascular superpuesta sobre la potenciación postactivación]. 15º Congreso Nacional de la Federación Española de Medicina del Deporte, La Coruña, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Joao Alves de Moraes, & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2014, November). Can a postural training program with diaphragmatic aspiration influence adult women’s flexibility? [¿Puede un programa de ejercicio postural asociado a aspiración diafragmática influir en la extensibilidad de mujeres adultas?]. 2º Congreso Euroamericano Posturología, Scienzia del Movimento e Medicina Rehabilitativa, Roma, Italy.

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Joao Alves de Moraes, Rial Rebullido, T., Masía-Tortosa, L., & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2014, November). Hypotensive post-exertional effect after a standard occlusion training protocol in normotensive healthy subjects [Efecto hipotensor post-esfuerzo tras un protocolo estándar de entrenamiento oclusivo en personas sanas normotensas]. 2º Congreso Euroamericano Posturología, Scienzia del Movimento e Medicina Rehabilitativa, Roma, Italy.

Casal, I., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2014, October). Effects of a 4-week concentric and contrast strength training and detraining protocol in swimmers: A pilot study. 9º International Conference on Strength Training, Abano Terme, Italy.

Álvarez, M., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., & García-Soidán, J. L. (2014, October). Can sex influence immediate pelvic floor muscle strength of nulliparous women? 9º International Conference on Strength Training, Abano Terme, Italy.

Picón, M., Chulvi-Medrano, I., Cortell-Tormo, J. M., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2014, October). Immediate effects of post-activation potentiation protocol using blood flow restriction. 9º International Conference on Strength Training, Abano Terme, Italy.

Marcilla, A., Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., & García-Soidán, J. L. (2014, October). Can a postural exercise program with intermittent apneas improve the physical fitness of young students? 9º International Conference on Strength Training, Abano Terme, Italy.

Rial Rebullido, T., Chulvi-Medrano, I., & Fernández, T. (2014, June). Hematological responses of diaphragmatic aspiration in a splenectomized subject: A case study. IV NSCA International Conference, Human Performance Development through Strength and Conditioning, Murcia, Spain.

Chulvi-Medrano, I., Rial Rebullido, T., Masiá-Tortosa, L., & Cortell-Tormo, J. M. (2014, June). Manual resistance as an effective tool for personal trainers? IV NSCA International Conference, Human Performance Development through Strength and Conditioning, Murcia, Spain.

Humanes, R., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2013, November). Electromyographic comparison of rectus abdominis and internal oblique activation during three abdominal exercises [Comparación de tres técnicas abdominales a través del registro electromiográfico del recto y oblicuo interno del abdomen]. V Jornadas Nacionales de Medicina del Deporte y Entrenamiento en Deportes Colectivos, Zaragoza, Spain.

Álvarez Sáez, M., Rial Rebullido, T., & García Soidán, J. L. (2013, November). Can an eight-week hypopressive gymnastics program produce physical changes in female rugby players? [¿Un programa de ocho semanas de gimnasia hipopresiva puede producir cambios físicos en jugadoras de rugby?]. IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Psicología y Salud, La Coruña, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., García-Soidán, J. L., & Álvarez-Sáez, M. (2013, November). Can an exercise program based on hypopressive techniques improve the impact of urinary incontinence on women’s quality of life? [¿Puede un programa de ejercicio basado en técnicas hipopresivas mejorar el impacto de la incontinencia urinaria en la calidad de vida de la mujer?]. IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Psicología y Salud, La Coruña, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Álvarez-Sáez, M., & García-Soidán, J. L. (2013, November). Effects of two exercise programs based on Pilates and hypopressive gymnastics on female urinary incontinence [Efecto de dos programas de ejercicio físico basados en el método Pilates y gimnasia hipopresiva en la incontinencia urinaria femenina]. IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Psicología y Salud, La Coruña, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Garganta, R., & Álvarez, M. (2012, November). Prevalence of urinary incontinence and risk factors in women who participate in fitness activities. VII Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, Granada, Spain.

Álvarez, M., Rial Rebullido, T., & Soidán, J. L. (2012, November). Analysis of pelvic floor contractility according to reproductive cycle in healthy nulliparous women [Análisis de la contractilidad del periné según ciclo reproductivo en mujeres nulíparas sanas]. VII Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, Granada, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., & Villanueva, C. (2012, May). Franchise as a fitness and wellness business model [La franquicia como modelo de negocio en el fitness y wellness]. I Congreso Internacional de Gestión del Deporte, Madrid, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Villanueva, C., & Pinsach, P. (2012, May). Prevalence of urinary incontinence in female athletes [Prevalencia de incontinencia urinaria en la mujer deportista]. IV Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte y Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., García, E., & Palmeira, A. (2012, May). Effects of a static hypopressive gymnastics program on urinary incontinence in adult women [Efectos de la aplicación de un programa de gimnasia hipopresiva estática en la incontinencia urinaria de un grupo de mujeres adultas]. IV Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte y Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

García, E., Rial Rebullido, T., & Álvarez, M. (2012, May). Review of the evidence for the hypopressive method in physical therapy [Revisión de las evidencias del método hipopresivo aplicadas a la terapia física]. IV Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte y Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., Villanueva, C., & Pinsach, P. (2011, May). Relationship between obesity and urinary incontinence in adult women [Relación entre la obesidad y la incontinencia urinaria en la mujer adulta]. VII Congreso Nacional de Ciencias del Deporte y Educación Física,

Rial Rebullido, T., & Pinsach, P. (2010, October). Relationship between urinary incontinence and abdominal training [Relación entre la incontinencia urinaria y el entrenamiento abdominal]. IV Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, Elche, Spain.

Brito, A., Henriques-Neto, D., Silva, N., & Rial Rebullido, T. (2010, October). Characterization and nutritional assessment of soccer players [Caracterización y evaluación nutricional de jugadores de fútbol sala]. IV Congreso Internacional de la Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, Elche, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T. (2010, May). Stress urinary incontinence in physical activity and sport [Incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo en la práctica físico-deportiva]. III Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte y la Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., & Villanueva, C. (2010, May). Methodological proposal of reeducation for the pelvic floor [Propuesta metodológica de sensibilización y reeducación del suelo pélvico]. II Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte y la Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., & Villanueva, C. (2009, May). Flexibility of G-2 category swimmers [La flexibilidad en nadadores de categoría G-2]. V Congreso Nacional de Ciencias del Deporte y la Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., & Villanueva, C. (2009, May). Classification of aquatic group classes [Clasificación de las actividades dirigidas en el agua]. V Congreso Nacional de Ciencias del Deporte y la Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain.

Rial Rebullido, T., & Villanueva, C. (2009, May). Functional background of vibration platforms (WBV) [Bases funcionales de las plataformas vibratorias]. V Congreso Nacional de Ciencias del Deporte y la Educación Física, Pontevedra, Spain. Crespo, J., Casal, N., Vieira, F., Comesaña, F., Pérez, D., Rial Rebullido, T., Pio, D., & Vázquez, L. (2008, May). Physical condition assessment of an active 65-year-old group [Valoración de la condición física en un grupo de mayores de 65 años activos]. II Congreso Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte, Pontevedra, Spain

Professional Associations

• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• American College of Sports Medicine
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Certifications

• Association of Clinical Research Professionals, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Special Population Specialist
• American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist with credential Exercise is Medicine
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
• Yoga Alliance, Registered Yoga Teacher

Awards

• ACSM’S Paper of the year 2022 award Heads-Up: Effective Strategies for Promoting Mental Health Literacy in Youth Fitness Programs. ACSM’S Health and Fitness Journal
• ACSM’S Paper of the year 2020 “Making a Strong Case for Prioritizing Muscular Fitness in Youth Physical Activity Guidelines” Current Sports Medicine Reports
• Best Activity/Sports Program Award, Asociación Gallega de Gestores Deportivos, 2016.
• Best Study or Innovation Award, AGAXEDE, Asociación Gallega de Gestores Deportivos, 2015.

International Funding

• Rial Rebullido, T. (2025). Spirometry study. Principal Investigator. Funded by Monmouth University Creativity and Research Grant. Awarded: $2,000
• Rial Rebullido, T. & Staci Drewson (2025). All Stars Moving Together (ASMT): Advancing Physical Fitness and Nutrition Equity in Youth through a Service-Learning Community Partnership. Principal Investigator. Funded by Monmouth University Diversity and Innovation Grant. Awarded: $9,967.73