Inter-Individual Variation in Resistance Training Responses

The conference takes place from 19th November to 21st November 2025 at the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥, Finland

Info
Event date
19.11.2025 08:00 - 21.11.2025 16:00
Event type
Congresses and conferences
Event language
English
Event accessibility
Event space is accessible for all
Event address

Keskussairaalantie 4
Jyväskylä, Finland 40600
Finland

Event organizer
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Event payment
A paid event

SAVE THE DATE!

We are excited to announce that the Inter-Individual Variation in Resistance Training Responses conference will take place in November 2025 at the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥, Finland.

The conference will focus on heterogeneous responses to exercise between individuals, an emerging research topic that can be applied to exercise for people of all ages, for example, in fitness training, rehabilitation, clinical cases, and competitive sports.

This unique congress provides an excellent opportunity to exchange information and ideas with researchers worldwide.

The conference is the 25th in the annual international symposium series organized by Biology of Physical Activity researchers from the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥.

Please check this website regularly for important dates and updates on the conference programme, information for presenters, and practical details. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact our organizing team at bpa-conference2025@jyu.fi.

We look forward to seeing you in Jyväskylä in November 2025!
 

Important Dates

Abstract submissions: 1 May – 15 August 2025

Notification to authors: by 20 August 2025

Early bird registration: May 1– 15 September 2025

Standard registration: 16 September – 31 October 2025

Late registration: 1 November – 18 November

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Call for abstract-based oral and poster presentations.

The conference programme will include oral and poster sessions in which researchers and experts in the field can present their latest findings. The abstract's first author must attend the conference in person to present the study.

Abstracts with references are restricted to 300 words, excluding the title, authors and their affiliations, and keywords. Figures or Tables cannot be included. The abstract should be structured to briefly 1) state the study background and the research purpose, 2) materials and methods, 3) principal results, and 4) major conclusions. Please confirm if you prefer an oral or poster presentation during the submission. The Organizing Committee will make the final decision regarding the presentation format.

The oral presentation is 8 minutes long, followed by a 2-minute discussion. It must be in PowerPoint format and pre-uploaded on the presentation day. The use of your laptop or USB is not permitted.

The posters (A0 size in portrait format!) are presented at the conference venue and follow the undefended format. The first author must be present during the designated poster session to respond to possible questions from the Conference participants.

The Organizing Committee will review all abstracts before deciding whether to accept or reject them. The authors will be notified about the decision by email on August 20, 2025. Abstract acceptance is conditional until registration is completed. The accepted abstracts will be published on the conference website.

Submit your abstract here:  
 

Abstract submission will open 15th May 2025

The receipt of your abstract submission will be sent to you by email.

Preliminary programme at a glance:

Wed 19 November Thu 20 November Fri 21 November
 

9:00-10:30

Plenary session

9:00-10:30

Plenary session
 

10:30-11:00

Coffee break

10:30-11:00

Coffee break

11:00

Registration opens

11:00-12:30

Plenary session

11:00-12:30

Plenary session

12:00

Opening

12:30-13:30

Lunch

12:30-13:30

Lunch

12:15-14:00

Plenary session

13:30-15:00

Plenary session

13:30-15:00

Plenary session

14:00-14:30

Coffee break

15:00-15:30

Coffee break

15:00-15:15

Short break

14:30-16:30

Plenary session

15:30-17:00

Abstract-based short oral presentations

15:15-16:30

Abstract-based short oral presentations 

16:30

Get together & Posters presentations

 19:00  Conference dinner  

Speakers

  • Anne Hecksteden, Professor, University of Innsbruck, Austria
  • Brad Schoenfeld, Professor, Lehman College, USA
  • Elina Sillanpää, Associate Professor, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥, Finland
  • Gustavo Nader, Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
  • Juha Ahtiainen, Associate Professor, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥, Finland
  • Juha Hulmi, Professor, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥, Finland
  • Marcas Bamman, Professor, Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC), USA
  • Michael Roberts, Professor, Auburn University, USA
  • Philip Atherton, Professor, University of Nottingham, UK
  • Stuart Phillips, Professor, McMaster University, Canada
  • Troy Hornberger, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
  • Wim Derave, Professor, Ghent University, Belgium
     

The speaker list will be updated and more speakers are on the way!

Registration opens May 15th, 2025
 

Registration fees:

The fee includes access to all conference sessions, welcome reception, lunches, and refreshments during scheduled breaks.

The conference dinner can be purchased separately for 80 €.

  • Regular
    • Early-bird (until September 15): 200 €
    • Standard (until October 31): 280 €
    • Late (until November 17): 360 €
  • Student / PhD Student
    • Early-bird (until September 15): 100 €
    • Standard (until October 31): 150 €

    • Late (until November 18): 200 €


       

For group registrations of at least five participants, please contact: bpa-conference2025@jyu.fi 

Please note that registration and payment must be completed in one session. Therefore, please ensure you are ready to pay immediately upon completing the registration form; an invoicing service is not provided. After a successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the receipt of payment.

Registration closes on the given dates at midnight Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +2h.

Please be aware that if you register as a student, we will request proof of your current student status. Students (Ph.D. students included) must provide a copy of a valid student card or a signed document from the university/learning institution confirming the student’s status in English. Attach your documents to the registration form. Otherwise, it will not be possible to process your student registration request. Be prepared to show you student ID upon registration on site.

A certificate of participation is available after the conference by request.

Conference participants requiring an official Invitation Letter can request one. The Invitation Letter will be provided only upon completion of registration. The Invitation Letter does not financially obligate the conference organizers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference are the sole responsibility of the attendee.
 

Cancellation policy

For written cancellations received before November 1, 2025, the cancellation fee is €100. After that, in all cases, no refund will be possible.

Accommodation

Hotels in Jyväskylä or nearby:

Accommodation in Jyväskylä

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Finlandia Hotel Alba welcomes the participants of the Inter-Individual Variation in Resistance Training Responses Conference to stay in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Jyväsjärvi, Mattilanniemi, from November 18th to 22nd 2025 as follows:

single standard € 109.00 / night
twin  standard € 130.00 / night

single economy €100.00 / night

Sauna-equipped Junior Suite for one person €168 / night
Sauna-equipped Junior Suite for two persons €190.00 / night

The prices include a generous breakfast buffet and the opportunity to use the customer sauna during designated hours.
Additionally, our guests have access to free parking and Wi-Fi.

We kindly ask you to make reservations directly with the hotel using the booking code BPA2025

info@hotellialba.fi  
+35814636311

or via online booking at , campaign code BPA2025

The prices are valid for the specified dates. If you wish to book outside these dates, please contact info@hotellialba.fi
Reservations can be canceled up until 16:00 on the arrival day, and the room must be paid for at the hotel. Invoices are only processed if agreed upon in advance.
Rooms are available from 14:00 onwards.

Welcome to Finlandia Hotel Alba!

Best regards,
FINLANDIA HOTEL ALBA

Ahlmaninkatu 4
40100 Jyväskylä
+358 14 636311
info@hotellialba.fi