Tim Hanway

Tim Hanway is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Internship Coordinator for the Health and Exercise Science Program at Simmons University. He combines extensive academic expertise with elite-level coaching experience to empower students through inclusive, evidence-based, and impactful learning. A doctoral candidate in Leadership, Health and Human Performance at Concordia University Chicago, Professor Hanway’s research focuses on the empirical foundations of Muscle-Centric Medicine — an emerging medical and human performance framework that emphasizes skeletal muscle as essential to metabolic health, cognitive resilience, stress regulation, and healthy aging, especially among faculty and midlife women.

Before joining Simmons, Hanway taught human performance and movement science at Lasell University, Anna Maria College, and Regis College. He previously served as a national-level strength and conditioning coach and sports scientist for both Team GB and Team USA, including a successful tenure with the 2012 English Premiership Champion Harlequins. Upon returning to the U.S., he was appointed Sports Performance Director at Velocity Sports Performance in Norwood, Massachusetts, where he led NFL Combine preparation for Division I football athletes and played a key role in advancing Velocity’s national youth initiatives—helping young athletes access elite-level training in strength, health, and athletic development.

At Simmons, Hanway co-developed the University’s 125th Anniversary “Aging Gracefully” session and leads initiatives that elevate Simmons’ national profile in women’s health, muscle-based longevity, and translational wellness education. He mentors undergraduate researchers through SURPASs and the Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship program, leads interdisciplinary curriculum pilots in partnership with Nutrition and the Department of Physical Therapy, and plays a central role in building future-facing academic pathways aligned with workforce trends. He also serves as Technology Chair and College Bowl Coordinator for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) New England chapter.

Hanway is a frequent speaker and writer on the intersection of workplace wellness, executive performance, and muscle-centric strategies for health span optimization. His contributions to the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) and Simmons’ advancement efforts underscore his commitment to empowering individuals—from undergraduates to executives—to lead healthier, stronger, and more resilient lives.

Whether in the classroom, lab, or field, Professor Hanway is committed to preparing students to think critically, lead with strength, and shape the future of medicine, health, and human performance.

Education

• MS, Sport and Exercise Science — University of Roehampton, London
• BS, Exercise Physiology — State University of New York College at Brockport

License/Certifications

• Certified Exercise Physiologist — American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist — National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Certified Nutrition Specialist — American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN) 

Area of Expertise

Muscle-Centric Health & Longevity, Resistance Training, Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, Energy Metabolism & Bioenergetics, Sports Nutrition, Healthy Aging & Menopause, Workplace Wellness & Faculty Well-Being, Executive Coaching & High-Performance Behavior, Kinesiology, and Applied Health Science Education

Courses

• EXSC 100 Introduction to Exercise Science
• EXSC 110 Form and Function in Resistance Training
• BIO 370 Internship and Capstone
• EXSC 361 Exercise Assessment and Prescription
• EXSC 361L Exercise Assessment and Prescription Lab
• EXSC 233 Strength and Conditioning

Community Engagement

• Technology Chair, ACSM New England
• College Bowl Coordinator, ACSM New England
• Faculty Mentor, Simmons SURPASs and Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship Program
• Chair, SSHP Mission, Vision, and Values Subcommittee
• Participant, Gallup StrengthsFinder Coaching Program
• Faculty Mentor, Health & Exercise Science Liaison Program
• Contributor, TrueCoach for the Classroom Faculty Pilot
• Participant, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Teaching Initiatives
• Community Member, Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine™
• Participant, Michele Houston Institute for Inclusive Leadership

Research/Special Projects

Professor Hanway’s research focuses on the emerging paradigms of Muscle-Centric Medicine and Muscle-Span as foundational strategies for healthy aging, longevity, and high performance. Grounded in robust, evidence-based practices, these frameworks position skeletal muscle as a critical organ system that supports metabolic health, stress regulation, and cognitive resilience across the lifespan.

Using a mixed-method, interdisciplinary approach, Hanway explores how resistance training and protein-forward nutrition — particularly above standard RDA guidelines — can enhance quality of life and professional vitality. His current work, conducted in collaboration with Simmons students through the SURPASs and Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship programs, investigates how perimenopausal and postmenopausal women engage with muscle-centric practices such as resistance training and protein-rich diets to navigate hormonal changes, preserve lean mass, and support long-term functional independence.

As part of his doctoral dissertation at Concordia University Chicago, Hanway is also examining how structured resistance training interventions can be integrated into faculty wellness programs to improve stress management, energy regulation, and high-performance behavior. His research incorporates models like the Energy Management Model, Managerial Athleticism, and the High-Performance Indicator (HPI) framework to evaluate how physical conditioning, cognitive focus, and recovery practices intersect to sustain peak performance in demanding professional environments.

In bridging behavioral science and physiology, Hanway’s scholarship aims to inform the design of targeted, evidence-based interventions that support both individual well-being and organizational excellence — whether in higher education, corporate wellness, or executive leadership domains.

Publications/Presentations

• Simmons University Jubilee Alumni Event Keynote: “Empowering Healthy Aging and Longevity: The Role of Exercise and Nutrition in Aging Gracefully and Maintaining an Active, Joyful Lifestyle”
• NEFDC Spring 2024 Keynote: "Guiding Tomorrow's Techies: Nurturing Ethical and Responsible Usage of Generative AI in Teaching and Learning
• 2024 Spring College of the Fenway Teaching & Learning Conference Presentation: AI Empowerment: The Sevenfold Path for Educators
• 2024 Simmons Center for Faculty Excellence “Transforming Teaching by Igniting Futures: Come As You Plan to Be Parties As a Model for Student Engagement."
• From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How to Revolutionize Grading and Boost Productivity Through the Effective Use of Technology
• "Pharmacokinetics of 40mg Sublingual Dose of Delta-Tocotrienol Powder" - 2022 Experimental Biology Conference
• “From Average Joes to Elite Pros: Details of Team GB's Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Team's Preparations for the London 2012 Games" — NEACSM “Game Changers” Conference & AT Still University’s “Summer Kinesiology” Conference (2022).

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) Member