About
Alyssa Parten, PhD, CSCS,*D, is a clinical assistant professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Alabama. Her research focuses on resistance training–induced adaptations in women, with an emphasis on performance outcomes and metabolic health across the lifespan. Her work explores physiological responses in trained, perimenopausal, and metabolically compromised populations, with the goal of advancing sex-specific training recommendations. Parten has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, has presented frequently at national conferences, and is an active contributor to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). She is a former strength coach and current competitive powerlifter, holding multiple state records in the USA Powerlifting women’s divisions.