Kristen Calderon Page 9

With a master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology, Kristen Calderon, ACSM-CEP, is an exercise specialist at a hospital-affiliated wellness center. She designs tailored conditioning programs for adults recovering from orthopedic injuries or completing cardiac rehabilitation. She writes about safe fitness routines for Biology Insights. Calderon completed clinical rotations in cardiac rehabilitation at a community hospital after earning her undergraduate degree in exercise science. At the center, she works with deconditioned clients to rebuild strength safely.