Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference Proceedings - American College of Sports Medicine
Research Abstracts
Accuracy and Practicality of a NIRS Device on Blood Lactate Levels
J. Abbott and M. Whidden
Cardiovascular Endurance Among College Students: How is it Related to Overall Fitness?
D. Andrades, A. Barton, J. Moxley, and A. Vigo
Perceived Intensity Level During Treadmill Exercise
B. Arney and K. Wisniewski
Effects of Dynamic Cycling on Motor Function, Gait, and Balance in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease
D. Ault and A. Ridgel
Blood Pressure Responses to Metaboreflex Activation During Acute and Chronic Volume Loading
M. Babcock, M. Brian, A. Robinson, J. Watso, M. Wenner, and W. Farquhar
Influence of Anthropometric Variables on Three Different Maximal Oxygen Consumption Units: NHANES 2003-2004
N. Barrios, E. Matthews, and P. Hosick
The Acute Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Resting Energy Expenditure in College-Aged Males
C. Beaumont, R. Stauffer, and T. Flink
Differences in Male and Female Scapular Strength and the Relationship to Sprint Swimming Performance
A. Beethe, E. Nagle, C. Connaboy, J. Abt, S. Lephart, M. Lovalekar, and T. Nagai
Performance Measures in Female Collegiate Soccer Players According to ACL Injury Status
N. Bennett, N. Foggia, and K. Wisniewski
The Effects of Self-Selected Music on Exercise Performance
B. Benson, P. Cutrufello, and M. Landram
Ball Release Velocity and Pre-Release Range of Motion for Five Types of Softball Pitches
T. Bicko and B. Meyer
A System for Evaluating Powerlifting and Other Multi-Event Performances
P. Bishop, T. Williams, A. Heldman, and P. Vanderburgh
Effects of a Sedentary vs. Active Lifestyle on Blood Glucose Uptake
A. Bogner, K. Brant, H. Raya, C. Stanley, and J. Sanders
The Impact of a 30 vs. 60 Second Passive Recovery Period on Vertical Jump Performance
A. Bosak, A. Smith, C. Carver, M. Sokoloski, J. Houck, J. Feister, and R. Sanders
Aerobic Exercise Attenuates Risk of Coronary Artery Disease and Improves Mobility in SCI
J. Bresnahan, G. Farkas, J. Clasey, J. Yates, and D. Gater
Influence of Aerobic Exercise on Ghrelin-o-Acyltransferase in Normal Weight and Obese Adults: A Pilot Study
M. Bruneau Jr., S. Sotir, R. Wood, S. Headley, E. O'Neill, and V. Paolone
Subconcussive Head Impact Results in a Unique Circulating Exosomal MicroRNA Signature
C. Caban, K. Jackson, C. Pinson, F. Dos Santos, J. Jeka, R. Tierney, E. Kelly, and M. Hudson
Differences Between Two Commonly Measured 'Suprailiac' Skinfold Sites
R. Cannizzaro, M. Holmstrup, S. Verba, and J. Lynn
An Analysis of Governed vs Different Focal Points on Vertical Jump Performance in Collegiate Males
C. Carver, A. Bosak, A. Smith, J. Houck, M. Sokoloski, and J. Fiester
The Influence of Proximal versus Distal Strength on Balance Control in Athletes versus Non-Athletes
I. Chahal, M. Meyers, E. Casto, and J. McCrory
Effects of a Three-week Core Training Program on Different Unstable Platforms
A. Chandler, S. Harenberg, J. DiSalvo, J. Fausold, C. Gill, V. Lopez-Carmen, L. Melendez, R. Simkins, and T. Swensen
A Comparison of Self-Reported Pain Levels in Minimally-Shod vs Traditionally-Shod Runners
L. Cline, E. Casto, and J. L. McCrory
Changes in Balance Measures During a Six-Month Senior Citizen Walking Program
T. Cover, B. Meyer, J. Farabaugh, M. Horowitz, H. Raya, D. Bourassa, S. Forlenza, S. Paulson, and J. Sanders
Unilateral Fatigue Differences between Novice and Experienced Resistance Trainers
F. Crespo, J. Fortunato, J. Martz, and M. Whidden
Effect of Sitting Time on Measures of Sublinical Atherosclerosis in Older Adults
J. DeBlois, W. Lefferts, J. Augustine, K. Nunemacher, and K. Heffernan
The Effect of a Backpack Hip Strap on Energy Expenditure While Walking
R. Delgado, J. Pigman, W. Sullivan, S. Leigh, and P. Hosick
Blood Pressure Responses to Emergency Calls in Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians
C. Derella and D. Feairheller
The Effects of a Six-Week HIIT Program on CVD Risk Factors in Sedentary Individuals
J. Domblesky, S. Rockey, N. Hoster, M. Reed, and M. Whidden
Comparison of Lower Extremity Muscle Activity in Sliding Lunges versus Standard Lunges
D. Drill, A. Fong, V. Voorhees, R. Singh Kakar, and D. King
Psychometric Validation of Physical Activity from the Youth Health Behavior Survey
A. Duffine, M. Bruneau, E. Werner, B. Higgins, D. Hanrahan, K. Kochenour, P. Shewokis, and S. Volpe
Examination of Self-Efficacy to Perform Exercise Before and After a High Altitude Hike
J. Doupoux, L. Sweeney, J. Katula, and D. Dobrosielski
Side-to-Side Knee Strength Imbalances and Increased Odds of Reporting Injury in Military Special Forces Operators
S. Eagle, K. Keenan, C. Connaboy, M. Wohleber, A. Simonson, D. McFate, and B. Nindl
Effects of Texting and Walking on Gait Pattern and Attention to Detail in College-Aged Students
J. Farabaugh, J. Harding, C. Langone, P. Rippon, A. Ruth, and S. Paulson
Adipose Tissue Differs and Correlates to Carbohydrate Metabolism and Proinflammatory Adipokines by Level of Spinal Cord Injury
G. Farkas, A. Gorgey, D. Dolbow, A. Berg, and D. Gater
Effects of Hot or Cold Hydrotherapy on Subsequent Power Output Following a Wingate Protocol
J. Feister, K. Friesen, A. Albert, M. Armbrust, E. Kappler, and J. Schoffstall
The Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Cycling Time-Trial Performance in Normoxia and Moderate Hypoxia
S. Fessler, C. Witmer, S. Davis, and M. Miltenberger
Neuromuscular and Metabolic Activity During Concentric and Eccentric Squat Exercise
W. Fountain, C. Lynch, N. Carlini, Z. Valenti, S. Guarnera, T. Heinbockel, T. Burke, B. Meister, R. Webb, A. Wilson, and S. Mazzetti
Self Reported Lifetime Physical Activity in a Sample of Rural Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study
L. Geissinger, Z. Bartolotta, H. Carnevali, E. Krumenacker, C. Smego, S. Baker, S. LoRusso, and I. Mulligan
The Effects of Normobaric Hypoxia on CIVD and MBT Following a Bout of Submaximal Exercise
H. Gerhart, M. Moyer, J. Vaughan, B. Followay, Y. Seo, and E. Glickman
Vascular Health Improves with a 4-Week Functional Exercise Program in Volunteer Firefighters
A. Getty, W. DiCiurcio, T. Wisdo, L. Chavis, S. Close, C. Derella, R. Jasinski, K. McLaughlin, A. Perez, M. Corbin, A. Polimeni, J. Hill, and D. Feairheller
The Effect of Mental Preparation in Muscular Movements
A. Ginsberg, C. Lu, M. Dumm, B. Vega, N. Johnson, and B. Hatfield
Effect of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Step Test Performance at Sea Level and Altitude
C. Goss, A. Farley, K. Moran, and D. Dobrosielski
The Utility of Aortic Doppler Ultrasound Measurements in the Parasternal Long Axis View
S. Guarino, J. Masiddo, P. Hosick, and E. Matthews
Effects of Supplemental Glucose and Bicarbonate for Promoting Recovery During Swim Training
S. Hamzabegovic, S. Szilagyi, C. Meier, S. Paulson, and W. Braun
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Riboflavin for Enhancement of Ultramarathon Recovery
B. Hassid, M. Hoffman, T. Valentino, and K. Stuempfle
The Effects of Modern Climbing Holds on the Finger Forces
D. Herman-Dunphy and D. King
Do Sport Beverages Affect Self-Efficacy and Anaerobic Performance?
G. Hirsch, J. Drop, R. Kitchen, C. Urland, S. Paulson, and W. Braun
Assessing the Relationship Between Body Composition and 50-km Running Performance
J. Houck, A. Bosak, C. Carver, A. Smith, and M. Sokoloski
Physical Fitness Predictors of a Proposed Combat Readiness Test
H. Huang, T. Nagai, T. Sell, M. Lovalekar, B. Nindl, and D. Stone
Expression of Strength and Power Relative to Lean Body Mass Impacts Results of Caffeine Intervention
G. Hudson, K. Sprow, T. Hannings, and L. DiPietro
Empirical Evidence for the Relationship Between Cognitive Workload and Attentional Reserve
K. Jaquess, L. Lo, H. Oh, C. Domingues, S. Neiman, J. Rietschel, M. Miller, Y. Tan, R. Gentili, and B. Hatfield
Core Strength as a Predictor of Performance During Three Functional Movement Screens: A Preliminary Analysis
C. Johnson, P. Whitehead, E. Pletcher, M. Faherty, M. Lovalekar, S. Eagle, and K. Keenan
Disease Burden is Associated with Differences in Diurnal Patterns of Physical Activity in Older Adults
A. Kuegler, M. Gralla, D. Dobrosielski, J. Schrack, and N. Knuth
Assessment of Acute Balance and Agility Following Submaximal Plyometrics and Cycling
A. Kuzo, E. Miller, S. Cowan, R. Robinson, and S. Paulson
Effects of a 6-Week Resistance Training Program on Muscular Strength and Endurance in Older Adults
H. Lawry, C. Zoltewicz, S. Heinerichs, and M. Reed
AlterG Awareness: Attentional Focus Responses to Weighted and Unweighted Walking and Running on a Treadmill
E. Lind, J. Hokanson, D. Van Langen, L. True, R. Fiddler, and S. Hupman
Effects of Submaximal Downhill Running on Cytokine Expression in Young, Endurance Trained Men and Women
J. Macko, R. Sapp, R. Landers-Ramos, J. Skelton, and J. Hagberg
Effects of Energy Drink Functional Ingredients on Running Performance
C. Majchrowicz, P. Prins, J. Althausen, N. Sorek, T. Dallatore, and G. Welton
Effects of Pre-workout Supplementation on Trained College Weight Lifter's Muscular Performance and Psychological Factors
M. Marquart, F. Carpinello, B. Herbold, H. Cunningham, B. Graczyk, and J. Sanders
Single-leg Squat: Interrater Reliability and Sex Differences in Medial Knee Displacement in Collegiate Athletes
G. McCarren, R. Misuraca, D. Nichols, D. MacLea, and P. Lisman
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment and Carrying Tools Effect on Cardiac and Metabolic Stress of Firefighters
S. McCauley, K. Lippy, and J. Sanders
Length Change of the Hip External Rotators in Common Stretch Positions
R. McGovern, B. Kivlan, and R. Martin
Comparison of Electromyographic Responses Across Handle Types During Seated Row Exercise
T. Meckes, S. Meske, D. Drury, and S. Mookerjee
Comparing Daily Class Schedule and its Influences on Undergraduate Students' Physical Activity Patterns
M. Moran, D. Kendle, M. Rhudy, K. Gift, M. Ruggiero, C. Gray, and P. Veerabhadrappa
Effects of Cold-Water Hand Immersion on Executive Function, Mood, and Memory in Normobaric Hypoxia
M. Moyer, H. Gerhart, J. Vaughan, B. Followay, Y. Seo, E. Glickman, and M. Bayles
The Effects of Squats and Jump Squats on Mechanical Work and Energy Expenditure
S. Munford, M. Rossetti, G. Moir, B. Snyder, and S. Davis
Effects of Follistatin-like Protein 1 on Myogenic Differentiation and Mitochondrial Respiration in Canine Myoblasts
E. Munoz, H. Lee, B. Kim, D. Roul, F. Recchia, and J. Park
Effects of a Four-Week Intervention of Occupational Stress and Health of University Employees
A. Nerenhausen, E. Dyche, M. Horowitz, T. Bonitz, S. Paulson, and R. Robinson
The Effects of the Fight-or-Flight Response on the Performance of Margaria-Kalamen Power Test
S. Oscilowski, A. Rightmyer, S. Manbeck, A. Rolle, T. Buffington, and J. Sanders
Viewing Television While Walking: Effects on Preference For Exercise, Treadmill Endurance Time and Behavioral Outcomes
B. Overstreet, D. Bassett, S. Crouter, C. Springer, D. Baldwin, and K. Strohacker
Caffeine and Short-Term Exercise, Independently and Combined, Modestly Alter Eating Behavior
L. Panek-Shirley, C. DeNysschen, and J. Temple
Exercise or Reduced-Calorie Diet Attenuates Overnutrition-Induced GLUT4 Carbonylations in Adipose Tissue
C. Pautz, B. Wilson, K. Jackson, J. Selsby, C. Barerro, S. Merali, E. Kelly, and M. Hudson
Vascular Health and Fitness Levels in Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity
A. Perez, J. Hill, A. Polimeni, T. Wisdo, L. Chavis, A. Getty, W. DiCiurcio, R. Jasinski, C. Derella, S. Close, M. Corbin, K. McLaughlin, and D. Feairheller
Comparison of Lung Volumes and Estimated VO2max in College-aged Wind Musicians Versus Aerobic Athletes
M. Petro, B. Larouere, T. DiSanti, and J. Bracken
Angiotensin-II Induces Atrophic Signaling in Muscle Cells
C. Pinson, K. Jackson, M. Burke, C. Caban, J. Selsby, E. Kelly, and M. Hudson
Greater Ankle Strength and Anaerobic Capacity in Female Marines Who Completed Military Occupational Specialties School
E. Pletcher, K. Keenan, M. Lovalekar, B. Nindl, and K. Allison
Self-Selected Intensity of Four Different Modes of Aerobic Exercise in Sedentary Adults
H. Porter, L. Haile, and C. Dixon
Acute Effects of Exercise on Cognition in Young Adults: Strength vs. Endurance Protocols
S. Razon, J. Lebeau, I. Basevitch, N. Boiangin, and G. Tenenbaum
The Correlation of Track & Field Distance Racing to Jumping Performance
K. Reese, M. Miltenberger, G. Moir, and T. Suchomel
Validation of Fitbit Blaze Activity Monitor during Treadmill Walking and Running
M. Renninger, M. Moran, M. Rhudy, and P. Veerabhadrappa
Influence of a High Fat, Low Carbohydrate Diet on Energy Expenditure and Recovery Time in Cyclists
O. Rivera and R. Emmons
Comparison of Step Test Performance between Peruvian and American College Students
G. Ryan, S. Cravens, L. Nicholl, and D. Dobrosielski
Peripheral Chemosensitivity during Head Out Water Immersion
J. Sackett, Z. Schlader, S. Sarker, C. Chapman, and B. Johnson
The Effects of an Acute Bout of Resistance Training on College-Aged Male 24hr RMR
C. Saker, C. Witmer, S. Davis, and G. Moir
The Effect of Sport Specific, Governed, and Non-Controllable Focal Point on Female Vertical Jump Performance
R. Sanders, A. Bosak, C. Carver, A. Smith, J. Houck, M. Sokoloski, and J. Feister
Effect of an Acute Bout of Resistance Exercise on Math and Attention Skills
A. Schiller, H. VanNostrand, A. Phillips, J. Balkin, H. Jacobs, K. Shoemaker, F. Winfield Murillo, J. Schiller, R. Laird IV, J. McKenzie, and S. McCole
Sensitivity Analysis of Biomechanical Models for NASA's Digital Astronaut Project
E. Schmidt and W. Thompson
Effect of Minimalist Footwear on Landing Kinematics of the Knee in Physically Active Adults
J. Schmitz, M. Tammaro, M. Darnell, and P. Whitehead
Fasting Blood Lipid Levels in College Students Differ Throughout the Week
T. Schooley and C. Bopp
Ability of Fitness Trackers to Accurately Measure Caloric Expenditure of College-Aged Students during Submaximal Exercise
M. Schultz, S. Jackson, C. Deeter, R. Campbell, N. Dorsey-Poles, W. Braun, and S. Paulson
Run Economy of Trained Endurance Athletes on a Lower Body Positive Pressure Treadmill
A. Schumann and J. Hokanson
Experimental Intermittent Ischemia Augments Exercise-Induced Inflammatory Cytokine Production
D. Shill, K. Polley, B. Willingham, J. Call, J. Murrow, K. McCully, and N. Jenkins
Relationships Between Mobility Tests and Maximum Bicycling Cadence during Speed Training in Older Adults
B. Sibson, M. Bellumori, and C. Knight
Evaluating the Relationship Between Vertical Jump Performance and FMS in Young Adult Males
A. Smith, A. Bosak, C. Carver, M. Sokoloski, J. Houck, J. Feister, and R. Sanders
The Effects of Multiple Sets of Squats and Jump Squats on Mechanical Variables
B. Snyder, M. Rossetti, G. Moir, S. Munford, and S. Davis
Caffeine Withdrawal and Acute Consumption Effects on Reaction Time and Muscular Strength, Power, and Endurance
K. Sprow, G. Hudson, T. Hannings, and L. DiPietro
Photo-Plethysmography Heart Rate and Activity Measures during Exercise
J. Stock, M. Botieri, R. Pohlig, D. Edwards, and G. Dominick
Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Habitual Physical Activity in Chronic Kidney Disease
K. Suresh, D. Kirkman, B. Muth, J. Stock, and D. Edwards
Habitual Users of Minimalist Footwear Display Better Dynamic Postural Stability During a Jump Landing Task
M. Tammaro, J. Schmitz, M. Darnell, and P. Whitehead
Comparison of Metabolic Rate Between Concentric and Eccentric Muscle Actions
Z. Valenti, S. Guarnera, N. Carlini, W. Fountain, T. Heinbockel, C. Lynch, B. Meister, I. Matthews, C. Raley, and S. Mazzetti
Effects of Exercise and Exogenous Glucose on Short-Term Memory Recall in Young Adults
L. VanHorn, S. Szilagyi, S. Haase, and W. Braun
Reliability of Identifying EMG Onset of Complex Human Movement Electromyography Signals
V. Voorhees, A. Fong, D. Drill, D. King, and M. Tenan
Blood Pressure Cuff Selection: Does One Size Fit All?
M. Walsh, T. Kuhn, J. McFadden, T. Weeter, M. Holmstrup, and B. Jensen
Time-Dependent Effects of Acute Cycling Exercise on Long-Term Emotional Memory and Salivary a-Amylase
L. Weiss, A. Venezia, and C. Smith
Minimalist Footwear Reduces Muscle Activity in the Lower Leg During a Jump Landing Task
P. Whitehead, M. Tammaro, J. Schmitz, and M. Darnell
"Expert" Advice on Dietary Supplements
T. Wikert, K. Kletzli, A. Rickman, and J. Lynn
Atrophy of Muscle Cells Results in a Selective Packaging of Proteins into Exosomes
B. Wilson, C. Pautz, C. Barrero, J. Selsby, E. Kelly, and M. Hudson
Effects of a 4-Week Fitness Intervention on Vascular Health and Fitness in Firefighters vs Non-Firefighters
T. Wisdo, A. Getty, L. Chavis, S. Close, C. Derella, W. DiCurcio, R. Jasinski, K. McLaughlin, A. Perez, M. Corbin, A. Polimeni, J. Hill, and D. Feairheller
Exercise Reduces High-Fat Diet Induced Colon Inflammation but Does Not Influence MUC2 Expression
P. Wisniewski II, L. Joseph, G. Composto, S. Lightfoot, and S. Campbell
The Inter-Rater Reliability of A-mode Ultrasound for Determining Percent Body Fat Among College-Aged Males
C. Woelkers, P. Cutrufello, M. Landram, and N. Capobianco
Development of a Computational Tool for Optimal Resting Metabolic Rate Calculation
J. Zhang, M. Darnell, B. Nindl, and Q. Mi
The Validity of Apple Watch For Energy Expenditure Estimation In Physical Activity
P. Zhang, C. Witmer, S. Godin, D. Che, M. Owens, A. Hanna, T. Casey, R. Finnegan, and C. Niewojt