Jason R. Beam
Tulane University
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Skills
Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Multitasking
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science
- Department of Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences
- Dissertation: The effect of post-exercise caffeine and chlorogenic acid supplementation on blood glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity
- Dissertation Advisor: Christine Mermier
- Honors: Defended dissertation with distinction
Master of Science - Health and Exercise Science
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
- Minor: Technical Writing
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
Work History
Professional Consultant
Project Assistant
Contractor
Adjunct Instructor
Coordinator
Assistant Director
Graduate Internship
Faculty and Staff Fitness Program Assistant
Occupational Safety and Health Professional
4 Years 7 MonthsAdjunct Instructor
5 Years 7 MonthsOnline Adjunct Lecturer
6 Years 7 MonthsAssistant Professor
7 YearsResearch Assistant
1 YearExercise Physiologist/Research Assistant
1 YearGraduate Assistant
3 YearsResearch Grant Coordinator
1 YearCertification
- Current
- Exercise Physiologist
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Date of Certification: May 3, 2022
- Date of Expiration: December 31, 2028
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Date of Certification: August 25, 2022
- Date of Expiration: December 31, 2026
- Certified Personal Trainer
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Date of Certification: May 2017
- Date of Expiration: May 2027
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
- American Heart Association
- Date of Certification: June 23, 2025
- Date of Expiration: June 23, 2027
- Former
- Group Exercise Instructor
- National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
- Date of Certification: October 2016
- Date of Expiration: October 2020
- Indoor Cycling Instructor
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Date of Certification: December 23, 2009
- Certification Expired on December 31, 2014
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
- 2024 Peer reviewer for PeerJ
- 2020 Peer reviewer for Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
- 2017 Peer reviewer for the International Journal of Sports Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism
- 2016 Peer reviewer for Muscle & Nerve
- 2013 Peer reviewer for the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
GRANTS AND FUNDING
- 2013 New Mexico Research Grant
- University of New Mexico Graduate and Professional Student Association
- Awarded $3,000 to support doctoral research expenses
- 2012 University of New Mexico Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences
- Awarded $800 to support doctoral research expenses
- 2012 Research Project and Travel Grant
- University of New Mexico Office of Graduate Studies
- Awarded $900 to support doctoral research expenses
- 2011 Research Project and Travel Grant
- Awarded $600.00 for scholarly travel to present research at National ASCM conference
- 2010 Research Project and Travel Grant
- Awarded $665.71 for scholarly travel to present research at Southwest ASCM conference
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- 2026 Beam, J.R. Comparison of Two Techniques for Tracking Changes in Body Composition During a 24-Week Firefighter Academy. Presented at the 2026 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, May 28, 2026.
- 2024 Beam, J.R. Metabolic Adaptation: The Problem, Consequences, and Solutions. Presented at the 2024 Albuquerque Strength and Conditioning Clinic; 13th Annual Clinic, Albuquerque, NM, October 19, 2024.
- 2022 Beam, J.R. Pyramid Resistance Training Programs: Which Style is Most Effective? Presented at the 2022 Albuquerque Strength and Conditioning Clinic; 11th Annual Clinic, Albuquerque, NM, October 15, 2022.
- 2013 Beam, J. R., Gibson, A.L., Kerksick, C. M., Conn, C. A., White, A. C., Mermier, C. M. The effect of post-exercise caffeine and chlorogenic acid supplementation on blood glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity. Presented at the International Society of Sports Nutrition Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, July 15, 2013.
- 2010 Beam, J. R., Zuhl, M.N., Kulovitz, M. G, Mermier, C., & Gibson, A. L. Time course of fluid distribution due to postural change in a diverse sample of healthy adults: Preliminary data findings. Presented at the Southwest Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 22, 2010.
- 2008 Beam, J. R., Szymanski, D. J., & Cunningham, E. G. Comparison of six methods of estimating percent body fat to DXA in college students. Presented at the ACSM 55th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 29, 2008.
- 2008 Beam, J. R & Miletello, W. M. Estimated VO2max from submaximal exercise protocols in Black women. AAPAR poster presented at the 2008 AAHPERD National Convention in Fort Worth, TX, April 8-12, 2008.
- 2007 Beam, J. R., Miletello, W. M. & Cooper, Z. A kinematic and kinetic analysis of the differences between collegiate, high school, and novice powerlifters. Poster presented at the American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, New Orleans, LA on June 2, 2007.
PUBLISHED RESEARCH ABSTRACTS
- 2014 Szymanski, D. J., Boyce, D. C., Beam, J. R., & Greenwood, M. Effect of warm-up devices on bat velocity, and perception of heaviness and speed of swing. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46(5S), 253-266, poster # 923.
- 2013 Beam, J. R., Gibson, A.L., Kerksick, C. M., Conn, C. A., White, A. C., & Mermier, C. M. The effect of post-exercise caffeine and chlorogenic acid supplementation on blood glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity. [Abstract]. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 10(Suppl 1):P2 doi:10.1186/1550-2783-10-S1-P2.
- 2012 Gibson, A. L., Beam, J. R., Kulovitz, M. G., Zuhl, M. N., & Mermier, C. M. Time course of postural fluid shifts in a sample of healthy adults: preliminary data findings. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5S), 797-798, poster # 3042.
- 2012 McCormick, J. J., Beam, J. R., Hsu, H-S, Kulovitz, M. G., Martinez, G. G., Mermier, C. M., Gibson, A. L. Ability of new upright bioimpedance analyzer to estimate fat-free mass in adults. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5S), 797, poster # 3039.
- 2012 Zuhl, M., White, A. C., Salgado, R. M., Beam, J. R., Wilmerding, M. V., & Mermier, C. M. A harness safety spotting system during treadmill VO2max testing in collegiate runners. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(5S), 357, poster # 1539.
- 2011 Kulovitz, M. G., Beam, J. R., Zuhl, M. N., Mermier, C. M., & Gibson, A. L. Differences in body compartment ratios by gender, age, and fat-free mass. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43(5), 318.
- 2008 Beam, J. R., Szymanski, D. J., & Cunningham, E. G. Comparison of six methods of estimating percent body fat to DXA in college students. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 40(5), S275.
- 2007 Beam, J., Miletello, W., & Cooper, Z. A kinematic and kinetic analysis of the differences between collegiate, high school, and novice powerlifters. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 39(5), S473.
DISSERTATION
2014 Beam, J. R. The effect of post-exercise caffeine and chlorogenic acid supplementation on blood glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from University of New Mexico Lobo Vault (http://hdl.handle.net/1928/23311).
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lhJoS6kAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
- ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4821-5601
- 2026 Beam, J. R., Mang, Z. A., Gibson, A., Tinsley, G. M., Mota, J. A, Martinez, A., Martinez, A. H. Early Fat Loss and Plateau in Firefighter Recruits: Longitudinal Tracking of Body Composition Using Skinfold Analysis and Multi-Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance. In Press at the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- 2025 Mang, Zachary, Beam, Jason R., Kravitz, Len. The Acute and Chronic Effects of Superset Resistance Training Versus Traditional Resistance Training—A Narrative Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 39(11): p 1216-1234, November 2025. | DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005246
- 2025 Mang ZA, Beam JR, Vigil ED, & Martinez AH. The effect of relative load on barbell velocity and perceived exertion when a 25% velocity loss threshold is applied to sets of bench press. J Sport Human Perf; 13(1):10-26. DOI: 10.12922/jshp.v13i1.198
- 2025 Mang, Zachary A.; Beam, Jason R.; Ruch, Allison R.; Martinez, Adam H. A Discussion of the Combined Effect of Resistance Training and Time-Restricted Eating on Body Composition and Neuromuscular Adaptations. Strength and Conditioning Journal 47(1): p 76-85. | DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000858
- 2024 Mang, Z. A., Beam, J. R., Vigil, E. D & Martinez, A. H. The Acute Effect of Ascending-Pyramid, Descending-Pyramid, and Constant-Load Set Configurations on Repetition Performance, Training Volume, and Barbell Velocity During Bench Press Exercise. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v4i1.268
- 2024 Mang, Zachary A. PhD; Beam, Jason R. PhD; Martinez, Adam H. MS, CSCS. A Discussion of Exercise Programs Performed During Firefighter Training Academies. Strength and Conditioning Journal 46(4):p 383-392, | DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000826
- 2024 Mang ZA, Beam JR, Vigil ED, Martinez AH. Physiological and perceptual responses to super-slow and traditional repetition tempos when time under tension is matched during lower-body resistance exercise. Gazz Med Ital - Arch Sci Med;183:20-32. DOI: 10.23736/S0393-3660.23.05090-8
- 2024 Mang ZA, Beam JR, Vigil ED, Martinez AH. A Description of Exercise Programs Implemented During a Firefighter Training Academy. J Occup Environ Med.;66(3):234-241. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000303. PMID: 38151976.
- 2023 Mang ZA, Vigil ED, Beam JR. Utilizing multimodal high-intensity interval training for a firefighter training academy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Work;75(4):1153-1163. doi: 10.3233/WOR-220612. PMID: 36872838.
- 2022 Realzola, Rogelio; Mang, Zachary; Millender, Desmond; Beam, Jason; Bellovary, Bryanne; Wells, Andrew; Houck, Jonathan; Kravitz, Len. Metabolic Profile of Reciprocal Supersets in Young, Recreationally Active Women and Men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 36(10):p 2709-2716. | DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003920
- 2022 Mang ZA, Realzola RA, Ducharme J, Bellissimo GF, Beam JR, Mermier C, de Castro Magalhaes F, Kravitz L, Amorim FT. The effect of repetition tempo on cardiovascular and metabolic stress when time under tension is matched during lower body exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol;122(6):1485-1495. doi: 10.1007/s00421-022-04941-3. PMID: 35394146.
- 2021 Mang, Z., Beam, J., Kravitz, L. Pyramid Resistance Training Programs: Which Style is Most Effective? ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal, 25(6), 28-32.
- 2021 Mang, Z., Beam, J., Kravitz, L. Transfer Between Lifts: Increased Strength in Untrained Exercises. Strength and Conditioning Journal. Published ahead of print on September 8, 2021 doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000667.
- 2021 Mang, Z.A., Moriarty, T.A., Realzola, R.A., Millender, D.J., Wells, A.D., Houck, J.M., Bellissimo, G.F., Fennel, Z.J., Beam, J.R., Mermier, C.M., Amorim, F.T., Kravitz, L. A Metabolic Profile of Peripheral Heart Action Training. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Published ahead of print on July 12, 2021. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1856315
- 2021 Millender, D.J., Mang, Z.A., Realzola, R.A., Beam, J.R., Kravitz, L. The Effect of Rest Interval Length on Upper and Lower Body Exercises in Resistance-Trained Females. International Journal of Exercise Science, 14(7), 1178-1191.
- 2019 Beverly J.M., Zuhl M.N., White J.M., Beverly E.R., VanDusseldorp T.A., McCormick J.J., Williams J.D., Beam J.R., Mermier C.M. Harness Suspension Stress: Physiological and Safety Assessment. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 61(1), 35-40.
- 2015 Vaughan R.A., White A.C., Beam J.R., Gannon N.P., Garcia-Smith R., Salgado R.M., Bisoffi M., Trujillo K.A., Conn C.A., Mermier C.M. Effect of novel dietary supplement on metabolism in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 7(1), 1-8.
- 2015 Alencar M. K., Beam J. R., McCormick J. J., White A. C., Salgado R. M., Kravitz L. R., Mermier C. M., Gibson A. L., Conn C. A., Kolkmeyer D., Ferraro R. T., Kerksick C. M. Increased meal frequency attenuates fat-free mass losses and some markers of health status with a portion-controlled weight loss diet. Nutrition Research, 35(5), 375-383.
- 2015 Robergs R.A., Kennedy D., Gibson A.L., Zuhl M., Hsu H.-S., Beam J., Salgado R.M., White A.C., Majumdar A.,Lawson S., Estrada E., Sierra G. Evidence for the Invalidity of the Wingate Test for the Assessment of Peak Power, Power Decrement and Muscular Fatigue. Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine 10 (2), 63–78.
- 2015 Beam, J. R., Gibson, A. L. Kerksick, C. M., Conn, C. A., White, A. C., & Mermier, C. M. Effect of post-exercise caffeine and green coffee bean extract consumption on blood glucose and insulin concentrations. Nutrition, 31(2), 292-297.
- 2015 Gibson, A. L., Beam, J. R., Alencar, M. K., Zuhl, M. N., & Mermier, C.M. Time course of supine and standing shifts in total body, intracellular and extracellular water for a sample of healthy adults. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 69(1), 14-19.
- 2013 Mermier, C. M., Zuhl, M. N., Wilmerding, M. V., Beam, J. R., White, A. C., Salgado, R. M., & Beverly, J. M. The effects of a harness safety system during maximal treadmill run testing in collegiate middle- and long-distance runners. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(11), 2934-2938.
- 2012 Szymanski, D. J., Bassett, K. E., Beiser, E. J., Till, M. E., Medlin, G. L., Beam, J. R., and DeRenne, C. Effect of various warm-up devices on bat velocity of intercollegiate softball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(1), 199-205.
- 2011 Szymanski, D. J., Beiser, E. J., Bassett, K. E., Till, M. E., Medlin, G. L., Beam, J. R., and DeRenne, C. Effect of various warm-up devices on bat velocity of intercollegiate baseball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(2), 287-292.
- 2010 Beam, J. R., Szymanski, D. J. Validity of two skinfold calipers in estimating percent body fat of college-aged men and women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(12), 3448-3456.
- 2009 Miletello, W. M., Beam, J. R., & Cooper, Z. A biomechanical analysis of the squat between competitive collegiate, competitive high school, and novice powerlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(5), 1611-1617.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Determining the minimal effective dose for gaining strength and muscle size by manipulating resistance training program design variables, such as sets, repetitions, resistance, and rest time between sets
- Validating and cross-validating fitness testing procedures, equipment, and formulas
- Investigating ways to enhance fat burning to help people become more metabolically flexible and prevent obesity and Type 2 diabetes
- Investigating the effect of extreme environments (e.g., hot, cold, different altitudes), hydration, supplements, high-intensity interval training, muscle fatigue, resistance training, and circadian rhythms on exercise metabolism and performance
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Santa Fe Indian School College Fair School of Fitness Education, Representative, Santa Fe, NM, 2020
- Santa Fe High School College Fair School of Fitness Education, Representative, Santa Fe, NM, 2019
AWARDS AND HONORS
2024 LAAP Award, Los Alamos National Laboratory, 2023 SPOT Award, Los Alamos National Laboratory, 2015 Nominee for Full-Time Faculty Excellence Award, Santa Fe Community College, 2010 Outstanding Student Employee, Employee Health Promotion Program, University of New Mexico, 2006 Graduate Student of the Year, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, Louisiana Tech University
Timeline
Occupational Safety and Health Professional
Occupational Health Wellness Center
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Adjunct Instructor
Santa Fe Community College
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Online Adjunct Lecturer
Tulane University
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Professional Consultant
SOC Los Alamos
01.2014 Read More
Assistant Professor
Santa Fe Community College
01.2014 - 01.2021Read More
Project Assistant
University of New Mexico
01.2013 Read More
Contractor
Santa Fe Community College
01.2013 Read More
Research Assistant
University of New Mexico
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Exercise Physiologist/Research Assistant
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Graduate Assistant
University of New Mexico
01.2008 - 01.2011Read More
Adjunct Instructor
Louisiana Tech University
01.2007 Read More
Coordinator
Louisiana Tech University
01.2007 Read More
Research Grant Coordinator
Louisiana Tech University
01.2007 - 01.2008Read More
Assistant Director
Louisiana Tech University Technology Transfer Center
01.2006 Read More
Graduate Internship
Barksdale Air Force Base
01.2006 Read More
Faculty and Staff Fitness Program Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
01.2005 Read More
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Science from Health and Exercise Science
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Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
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University of New Mexico
Doctor of Philosophy from Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science
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