Trent J. Herda, PhD

Dr. Trent Herda, is a professor and is the Director of the Neuromechanics Laboratory and the Well-Fit Center at the University of Kansas. Dr. Herda's primary research interests include examining the effects of acute and chronic resistance exercise and physical activity on skeletal muscle composition and properties of motor units particularly in youth. Furthermore, Dr. Herdas work connects changes in skeletal muscle composition and motor units with physical and metabolic performance. The Well-Fit Center provides educational content and in-person programing to teach youth sport and exercise-related skills. Furthermore, Well-Fit actively engages in conducting and disseminating pediatric research.