Including supramaximal verification reduced uncertainty in VO2peak response rate.

Renwick, John R.M.; Preobrazenski, Nicholas; Giudice, Michael D.; Swinton, Paul A.; Gurd, Brendon J.

doi:10.1139/apnm-2023-0137

Lengthened partial repetitions elicit similar muscular adaptations as full range of motion repetitions during resistance training in trained individuals. (2025)
Journal Article
WOLF, M., KORAKAKIS, P.A., PIÑERO, A., MOHAN, A.E., HERMANN, T., AUGUSTIN, F., SAPPUPO, M., LIN, B., COLEMAN, M., BURKE, R., NIPPARD, J., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. [2024]. Lengthened partial repetitions elicit similar muscular adaptations as full range of motion repetitions during resistance training in trained individuals. PeerJ [online], (accepted).

Resistance training using different ranges of motion may produce varying effects on muscular adaptations. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of lengthened partial repetitions (LPs) versus full range of motion (ROM) resistance traini... Read More about Lengthened partial repetitions elicit similar muscular adaptations as full range of motion repetitions during resistance training in trained individuals..

The effects of hip flexion angle on quadriceps femoris muscle hypertrophy in the leg extension exercise. (2024)
Journal Article
LARSEN, S., KRISTIANSEN, B.S., SWINTON, P.A., WOLF, M., FREDRIKSEN, A.B., FALCH, H.N., VAN DEN TILLAAR, R. and SANDBERG, N.Ø. [2025]. The effects of hip flexion angle on quadriceps femoris muscle hypertrophy in the leg extension exercise. Journal of sports sciences [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2444713

This study compared the effects of 90° versus 40° hip flexion in the leg extension exercise on quadriceps femoris muscle hypertrophy. Twenty-two untrained men completed a ten-week intervention comprising two resistance training sessions per week with... Read More about The effects of hip flexion angle on quadriceps femoris muscle hypertrophy in the leg extension exercise..

Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness following exercise training prescribed relative to traditional intensity anchors and physiological thresholds: a systematic review with meta-analysis of individual participant data. (2024)
Journal Article
MEYLER, S.J.R., SWINTON, P.A., BOTTOMS, L., DALLECK, L.C., HUNTER, B., SARZYNSKI, M.A., WELLSTED, D., WILLIAMS, C.J. and MUNIZ-PUMARES, D. [2024]. Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness following exercise training prescribed relative to traditional intensity anchors and physiological thresholds: a systematic review with meta-analysis of individual participant data. Sports medicine [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02125-x

It is unknown whether there are differences in maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) response when prescribing intensity relative to traditional (TRAD) anchors or to physiological thresholds (THR). The present meta-analysis sought to compare: a) mean change... Read More about Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness following exercise training prescribed relative to traditional intensity anchors and physiological thresholds: a systematic review with meta-analysis of individual participant data..

β-alanine supplementation in adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised controlled feasibility trial. (2024)
Journal Article
MATTHEWS, J.J., CREIGHTON, J.V., DONALDSON, J., SWINTON, P.A., KYROU, I., BELLARY, S., IDRIS, I., SANTOS, L., TURNER, M.D., DOIG, C.L., ELLIOTT-SALE, K.J. and SALE, C. [2024]. β-alanine supplementation in adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised controlled feasibility trial. Obesity [online], (accepted).

Overweight and obesity are characterised by excess adiposity and systemic, chronic, low-grade inflammation, which is associated with several metabolic disorders. The aim was to assess the feasibility and tolerability of β-alanine supplementation, and... Read More about β-alanine supplementation in adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised controlled feasibility trial..

Standard deviation of individual response for VO2max following exercise interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
RENWICK, J.R.M., PREOBRAZENSKI, N., WU., Z., KHANSARI, A., LEBOUEDEC, M.A., NUTTALL, J.M.G. BANCROFT, K.R., SIMPSON-STAIRS, N., SWINTON, P.A. and GURD, B.J. [2024]. Standard deviation of individual response for VO2max following exercise interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports medicine [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02089-y

Although numerous attempts to demonstrate inter-individual differences in trainability across various outcomes have been unsuccessful, the investigation of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) trainability warrants further study. Our objective was to... Read More about Standard deviation of individual response for VO2max following exercise interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis..

Give it a rest: a systematic review with Bayesian meta-analysis on the effect of inter-set rest interval duration on muscle hypertrophy. (2024)
Journal Article
SINGER, A., WOLF, M., GENEROSO, L., ARIAS, E., DELCASTILLO, K., ECHEVARRIA, E., MARTINEZ, A., KORAKAKIS, P.A., REFALO, M.C., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2024. Give it a rest: a systematic review with Bayesian meta-analysis on the effect of inter-set rest interval duration on muscle hypertrophy. Frontiers in sports and active living [online], 6, article number 1429789. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1429789

We systematically searched the literature for studies with a randomized design that compared different inter-set rest interval durations for estimates of pre-/post-study changes in lean/muscle mass in healthy adults while controlling all other traini... Read More about Give it a rest: a systematic review with Bayesian meta-analysis on the effect of inter-set rest interval duration on muscle hypertrophy..

The influence of nutrition intervention on the P1NP and CTX-1 response to an acute exercise bout: a systematic review with meta-analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
DOLAN, E., DUMAS, A., ESTEVES, G.P., TAKARABE, L.L., PERFEITO, L.A.M., KEANE, K.M., GUALANO, B., KELLEY, G.A., BURKE, L., SALE, C. and SWINTON, P.A. [2024]. The influence of nutrition intervention on the P1NP and CTX-1 response to an acute exercise bout: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Sports medicine [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02087-0

Although nutrition and exercise both influence bone metabolism, little is currently known about whether nutritional intervention can modulate the bone biomarker response to acute exercise. Improved understanding of the relationships between nutrition... Read More about The influence of nutrition intervention on the P1NP and CTX-1 response to an acute exercise bout: a systematic review with meta-analysis..

Exercise selection differentially influences lower body regional muscle development . (2024)
Journal Article
BURKE, R., PIÑERO, A., MOHAN, A.E., HERMANN, T., SAPUPPO, M., AUGUSTIN, F., COLEMAN, M., KORAKAKIS, P.A., WOLF, M., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2024. Exercise selection differentially influences lower body regional muscle development. Journal of science in sport and exercise [online], Latest Article. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-024-00299-4

This study had 2 primary aims (1) compare the effects of multi-joint vs. single-joint lower body exercise on regional muscular development of the quadriceps, and; (2) compare the effects of exercises performed at different knee-joint angles on hypert... Read More about Exercise selection differentially influences lower body regional muscle development ..

An exploration on the use of lung ultrasound by physiotherapists within the cardiac surgery population. (2024)
Thesis
FARRELL, C.J. 2024. An exploration on the use of lung ultrasound by physiotherapists within the cardiac surgery population. Robert Gordon University, DPT thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2565254

Cardiac surgery places patients at a high risk of developing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), some of which can have fatal consequences if not detected and treated in adequate time. Physiotherapists are an essential part of the postopera... Read More about An exploration on the use of lung ultrasound by physiotherapists within the cardiac surgery population..

Exploring the perceptions and experiences of community rehabilitation for long COVID from the perspectives of Scottish general practitioners' and people living with long COVID: a qualitative study. (2024)
Journal Article
COOPER, K., DUNCAN, E., HART-WINKS, E., COWIE, J., SHIM, J., STAGE, E., TOOMAN, T., ALEXANDER, L., LOVE, A., MORRIS, J., ORMEROD, J., PRESTON, J. and SWINTON, P.A. 2024. Exploring the perceptions and experiences of community rehabilitation for long COVID from the perspectives of Scottish general practitioners' and people living with long COVID: a qualitative study. BMJ open [online], 14(5), e082830. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082830

The objective of this study was to explore the experience of accessing Long COVID community rehabilitation from the perspectives of people with Long COVID and General Practitioners (GPs). The research took the form of a qualitative descriptive study,... Read More about Exploring the perceptions and experiences of community rehabilitation for long COVID from the perspectives of Scottish general practitioners' and people living with long COVID: a qualitative study..

Dose-response modelling of resistance exercise across outcome domains in strength and conditioning: a meta-analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
SWINTON, P.A., SCHOENFELD, B.J. and MURPHY, A. 2024. Dose-response modelling of resistance exercise across outcome domains in strength and conditioning: a meta-analysis. Sports medicine [online], 54(6), pages 1579-1594. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02006-3

Resistance exercise is the most common training modality included within strength and conditioning (S&C) practice. Understanding dose-response relationships between resistance training and a range of outcomes relevant to physical and sporting perform... Read More about Dose-response modelling of resistance exercise across outcome domains in strength and conditioning: a meta-analysis..

Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches. (2024)
Journal Article
CORSIE, M., MALONE, M. and SWINTON, P.A. 2024. Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches. International journal of sports science and coaching [online], 19(4), pages 1443-1458. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541241238991

A range of innovative performance analysis metrics have been applied in recent years to investigate aspects of football using tempo-spatial and network analyses. These approaches have gained traction within some professional teams to quantify and ass... Read More about Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches..

Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy. (2024)
Journal Article
PIÑERO, A., BURKE, R., AUGUSTIN, F., MOHAN, A.E., DEJESUS, K., SAPUPPO, M., WEISENTHAL, M., COLEMAN, M., ANDROULAKIS-KORAKAKIS, P., GRGIC, J., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2024. Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy. European journal of sport science [online], 24(2), pages 177-189. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12074

The purpose of this paper was to systematically review the literature and perform a meta‐analysis of the existing data on the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion (CWI) coupled with resistance training (RT) on gains in measures of muscle gro... Read More about Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy..

Gaining more from doing less? The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations. (2024)
Journal Article
COLEMAN, M., BURKE, R., AUGUSTIN, F., PIÑERO, A., MALDONADO, J., FISHER, J.P., ISRAETEL, M., ANDROULAKIS-KORAKAKIS, P., SWINTON, P.A., OBERLIN, D.J. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2024. Gaining more from doing less? The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations. PeerJ [online], 12, e16777. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16777

Based on emerging evidence that brief periods of cessation from resistance training (RT) may re-sensitize muscle to anabolic stimuli, we aimed to investigate how a 1-week deload interval at the midpoint of a 9-week RT program affected muscular adapta... Read More about Gaining more from doing less? The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations..

Comparative effect size distributions in strength and conditioning and implications for future research: a meta-analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
SWINTON, P.A. and MURPHY, A. [2024]. Comparative effect size distributions in strength and conditioning and implications for future research: a meta-analysis. International journal of strength and conditioning [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/issue/view/9

Controlled experimental designs are frequently used in strength and conditioning (S&C) to determine which interventions are most effective. The purpose of this large meta-analysis was to quantify the distribution of comparative effect sizes in S&C to... Read More about Comparative effect size distributions in strength and conditioning and implications for future research: a meta-analysis..

Physiological and psychological outcomes of high intensity interval training in patients with heart failure compared to moderate continuous training and usual care: a systematic review with meta analysis. (2023)
Journal Article
CALLUM, K., SWINTON, P., GORELY, T., CRABTREE, D. and LESLIE, S. 2024. Physiological and psychological outcomes of high intensity interval training in patients with heart failure compared to moderate continuous training and usual care: a systematic review with meta analysis. Heart and lung [online], 64, pages 117-127. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.12.002

An important component of secondary prevention of CVD (including HF) is comprehensive cardiac rehab, including exercise. Novel, individualised approaches are needed to increase uptake and adherence to exercise programmes. One area offering potential... Read More about Physiological and psychological outcomes of high intensity interval training in patients with heart failure compared to moderate continuous training and usual care: a systematic review with meta analysis..

Effect of menstrual cycle and contraceptive pill phase on aspects of exercise physiology and athletic performance in female athletes: protocol for the Feminae international multisite innovative project. [Protocol] (2023)
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ELLIOTT SALE, K.J., FLOOD, T.R., ARENT, S.M., DOLAN, E., SAUNDERS, B., HANSEN, M., IHALAINEN, J.K., MIKKONEN, R.S., MINAHAN, C., THORNTON, J.S., ACKERMAN, K.E., LEBRUN, C.M., SALE, C., STELLINGWERFF, T., SWINTON, P.A. and HACKNEY, A.C. on behalf of Feminae consortium. 2023. Effect of menstrual cycle and contraceptive pill phase on aspects of exercise physiology and athletic performance in female athletes: protocol for the Feminae international multisite innovative project. [Protocol]. BMJ open sport and exercise medicine [online], 9(4), e001814. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001814

The idiom 'more high-quality research is needed' has become the slogan for sport and exercise physiology-based research in female athletes. However, in most instances, it is challenging to address this gap of high-quality research in elite female ath... Read More about Effect of menstrual cycle and contraceptive pill phase on aspects of exercise physiology and athletic performance in female athletes: protocol for the Feminae international multisite innovative project. [Protocol].

Exploring the perceptions and experiences of community rehabilitation for long COVID from the perspectives of Scottish general practitioners and people living with long COVID: a qualitative study. [Preprint] (2023)
Preprint / Working Paper
COOPER, K., DUNCAN, E., HART-WINKS, E., COWIE, J., SHIM, J., STAGE, E., TOOMAN, T., ALEXANDER, L., LOVE, A., MORRIS, J., ORMEROD, J., PRESTON, J. and SWINTON, P.A. 2023. Exploring the perceptions and experiences of community rehabilitation for long COVID from the perspectives of Scottish General Practitioners and people living with long COVID: a qualitative study. medRxiv [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.11.06.23298096

The objective of this study was to explore the experience of accessing Long COVID community rehabilitation from the perspectives of people with Long COVID and General Practitioners (GPs). This was a qualitative descriptive study, employing one-to-one... Read More about Exploring the perceptions and experiences of community rehabilitation for long COVID from the perspectives of Scottish general practitioners and people living with long COVID: a qualitative study. [Preprint].

Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. (2023)
Journal Article
COOPER, K., ALEXANDER, L., BRANDIEC, D., TZORTZIOU BROWN, V., GREIG, L., HARRISON, I., MACLEAN, C., MITCHELL, L., MORRISSEY, D., MOSS, R.A., PARKINSON, E., PAVLOVA, A.V., SHIM, J. and SWINTON, P.A. 2023. Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. Health technology assessment [online], 27(24). Available from: https://doi.org/10.3310/TFWS2748

Tendons are cords of strong, flexible tissue that attach muscles to bones, allowing joints to move. Tendinopathy is a common condition that can affect any tendon in the body, causing pain and limiting function. Exercise is often used to treat tendino... Read More about Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness..

Including supramaximal verification reduced uncertainty in VO2peak response rate. (2023)
Journal Article
RENWICK, J.R.M., PREOBRAZENSKI, N., GIUDICE, M.D., SWINTON, P.A. and GURD, B.J. 2024. Including supramaximal verification reduced uncertainty in VO2peak response rate. Applied physiology, nutrition and metabolism [online], 49(1), pages 41-51. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2023-0137

Many reports describe using a supramaximal verification phase - exercising at a power output higher than the highest power output recorded during an incremental cardiopulmonary test - to validate VO2max. The impact of verification phases on estimatin... Read More about Including supramaximal verification reduced uncertainty in VO2peak response rate..

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