Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Laboratory

Current and Future Projects

Cognitive performance after short bouts of high- and moderate-intensity exercise

The effects of ketogenic diet on physiological, cognitive, and emotional health variables in veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury

Physiological effects of ketogenic-associated supplements, and dietary effects on fertility levels in women

Firefighter Research Program

The Firefighter Health and Performance Program was established to examine the health and performance of firefighters and then determine effective and applicable methods for improvement. Research areas include sleep quality, cardiovascular health, inflammation, mental health, physical performance, back pain, body composition, nutrition, hydration, and core and skin temperatures during various occupational tasks.

The following entities have supported this program:

Augusta University

Columbia County Fire Department

Peanut Institute

greenTEG AG

80 Beats Medical

NIX Biosensors

CONTACT:

If you have any questions, comments, or interest in supporting this program, please email Dr. A. Maleah Winkler at awinkler@augusta.edu.

Publication
Rev-It-Up: examining the psychological effects of percussive therapy intra-resistance exercise Greene, D. R., Moxley, J., Ruiz-Ramie, J. J. & Craig-Jones, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Sport Sciences for Health. 102044. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Body composition changes among college students enrolled in activity classes Ruiz-Ramie, J. J., Craig-Jones, A. & Greene, D. R., Dec 2024, In: Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche. 183, 12, p. 1034-1039 6 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hydration Tracking via Saliva Osmolarity in Recruit Firefighters Throughout a 12-Week Fire School Holland-Winkler, A. M., Moore, A. R., Parish, S. L. & Oberther, T. J., Feb 2025, In: Fire. 8, 2, 39. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Immersive Virtual Reality Decreases Work Rate and Manipulates Attentional Focus During Self-Regulated Vigorous Exercise Moore, A. R. & Butler, B. A. S., 2024, In: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 95, 4, p. 963-973 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Virtual Reality Exercise with Autonomy Support Increases Positive Affect During Time Trial Exercise Moore, A. R. & Butler, B. A. S., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Games for health journal. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hydration Considerations to Improve the Physical Performance and Health of Firefighters Holland-Winkler, A. M. & Hamil, B. K., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 9, 4, 182. Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Get Fit! With Math and Lit: Pedagogical Implications for a Newly Developed Physical Activity Program Pinkerton, B. & Craddock, C., 2024, In: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 95, 7, p. 24-31 8 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Poetic protocol: Using poetry to synthesise information on asynchronous online discussion boards VanDeusen, E. & Peritore, N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Innovations in Education and Teaching International. Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
A Call for the Implementation of Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS) During Pregnancy Sparks, J. R., Ruiz-Ramie, J. J., Kishman, E. E. & Wang, X., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
The Effects of Compression Pants on Oxygen Consumption and Heart Rate during Long-Distance Running Craig-Jones, A., Greene, D. R., Gilbert, H. L., Giddens, P. L. & Ruiz-Ramie, J. J., Sep 2024, In: Biomechanics (Switzerland). 4, 3, p. 473-482 10 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Teaching Core Values through Physical Activity Using a Tangible Item Pinkerton, B. & Pettit, S. K., 2024, In: Strategies. 37, 5, p. 44-46 3 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
PARTNERSHIPS AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: FROM THREAT TO OPPORTUNITY Lenstra, N., Peritore, N. & D’Arpa, C., Aug 1 2024, Advances in Librarianship. Emerald Publishing, p. 129-145 17 p. (Advances in Librarianship; vol. 55). Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
THE BENEFITS OF A PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM AMONG BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WHO HAVE UNDERGONE A MASTECTOMY Asbury, E., Bennett, H., Cannon, J. & Kindred, M., 2024, In: Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation. 7, 2, p. 80-92 13 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effect of Peanut Butter Intake on Sleep Health in Firefighters: A Randomized Controlled Trial Oberther, T. J., Moore, A. R., Kohler, A. A., Shuler, D. H., Peritore, N. & Holland-Winkler, A. M., May 2024, In: International journal of environmental research and public health. 21, 5, 571. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Enjoyment and Affective Responses to Moderate and High-Intensity Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Individuals with Subsyndromal PTSD Greene, D. R., Holland-Winkler, A. M. & Petruzzello, S. J., May 2024, In: Sports. 12, 5, 138. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Cyclical Battle of Insomnia and Mental Health Impairment in Firefighters: A Narrative Review Holland-Winkler, A. M., Greene, D. R. & Oberther, T. J., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 13, 8, 2169. Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Public Library Partnerships for Public Health: Health in all Policies (HiAP) as a New Conceptual Framework for LIS Teaching and Research Lenstra, N. & Peritore, N., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Education for Library and Information Science. 65, 2, p. 216-225 10 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors Craig-Jones, A., Greene, D. R., Ruiz-Ramie, J. J., Navalta, J. W. & Mercer, J. A., Mar 2024, In: Biomechanics (Switzerland). 4, 1, p. 109-122 14 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
THE IMPACT OF A CANCER EXERCISE PROGRAM LOCATED WITHIN A HEALTH SYSTEM ON BODY COMPOSITION, FATIGUE, AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN ADULTS WITH CANCER Fairman, C. M., Harrington, S., Hudson, M. F., Kindred, M. M., Franco, R., Morrow, J. & Cloys, P., 2022, In: Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation. 5, 1, p. 35-40 6 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Mindful Harmony of Multimodal Literacies Pinkerton, B. & Craddock, C., 2024, In: Strategies. 37, 2, p. 35-37 3 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Sense of time is slower following exhaustive cycling exercise Moore, A. R. & Olson, M., Apr 2024, In: Psychological Research. 88, 3, p. 826-836 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Music alters heart rate and psychological responses but not muscle activation during light-intensity isometric exercise Moore, A. R., Hutchinson, J. C., Winter, C., Dalton, P. C., Bolgla, L. A. & Paolone, V. J., Dec 2024, In: Sports Medicine and Health Science. 6, 4, p. 394-401 8 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of a peer-led physical activity program on psychosocial outcomes among breast cancer survivors Pinto, B. M., Dunsiger, S. I., Kindred, M., Mitchell, S. & DeScenza, V., Jan 2024, In: Psycho-Oncology. 33, 1, e6292. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Elevating Athletic Performance with Flow Theory: “Being in the Zone” Connolly, G. J., 2024, In: Strategies. 37, 1, p. 33-36 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Designing viable, durable physical activity programs for cancer survivors: reflections from program participants and organizational leaders Kindred, M. M., Nkwonta, C. A., Beal, M. L., Messias, D. A. K. H. & Pinto, B. M., Jan 2024, In: Supportive Care in Cancer. 32, 1, 84. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
“They Do Not Represent Our Gym”: How CrossFit Affiliates Define Community as They Respond to Racial Controversy Edmonds, S., Malcom, N. L., Gipson, C. M. & Bennett, H., Sep 2023, In: Sociology of Sport Journal. 40, 3, p. 312-320 9 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
From Play to Practice: Athlete Development for Coaches Connolly, G. J. & Grayson, L. A., 2021, In: Strategies. 34, 3, p. 45-48 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Thriving in the Community: The Creation and Sustainment of a Community-Driven Literacy Center Peritore, N. R., VanDeusen, E. A., Barker, K., Walker, J. & Simpson, J., Jan 1 2023, Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries. IGI Global, p. 198-218 21 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Mediators of physical activity maintenance during a 12-month randomized controlled trial among breast Cancer survivors Pinto, B. M., Dunsiger, S. I., Kindred, M. M. & Mitchell, S., Oct 2023, In: Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 46, 5, p. 745-756 12 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Cancer Survivors Becoming and Staying Physically Active: Challenges of Behavior Change Pinto, B. M., Kindred, M. M. & Grimmett, C., Jan 1 2020, Exercise Oncology: Prescribing Physical Activity Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis. Springer International Publishing, p. 351-368 18 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

Publication

Enjoyment and Affective Responses to Moderate and High-Intensity Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Individuals with Subsyndromal PTSD

Greene, D. R., Holland-Winkler, A. M. & Petruzzello, S. J., May 2024, In: Sports. 12, 5, 138.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The Cyclical Battle of Insomnia and Mental Health Impairment in Firefighters: A Narrative Review

Holland-Winkler, A. M., Greene, D. R. & Oberther, T. J., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 13, 8, 2169.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Public Library Partnerships for Public Health: Health in all Policies (HiAP) as a New Conceptual Framework for LIS Teaching and Research

Lenstra, N. & Peritore, N., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Education for Library and Information Science. 65, 2, p. 216-225 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors

Craig-Jones, A., Greene, D. R., Ruiz-Ramie, J. J., Navalta, J. W. & Mercer, J. A., Mar 2024, In: Biomechanics (Switzerland). 4, 1, p. 109-122 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

THE IMPACT OF A CANCER EXERCISE PROGRAM LOCATED WITHIN A HEALTH SYSTEM ON BODY COMPOSITION, FATIGUE, AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN ADULTS WITH CANCER

Fairman, C. M., Harrington, S., Hudson, M. F., Kindred, M. M., Franco, R., Morrow, J. & Cloys, P., 2022, In: Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation. 5, 1, p. 35-40 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Designing viable, durable physical activity programs for cancer survivors: reflections from program participants and organizational leaders

Kindred, M. M., Nkwonta, C. A., Beal, M. L., Messias, D. A. K. H. & Pinto, B. M., Jan 2024, In: Supportive Care in Cancer. 32, 1, 84.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Laboratory

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Current and Future Projects

Firefighter Research Program

Rev-It-Up: examining the psychological effects of percussive therapy intra-resistance exercise

Body composition changes among college students enrolled in activity classes

Hydration Tracking via Saliva Osmolarity in Recruit Firefighters Throughout a 12-Week Fire School

Immersive Virtual Reality Decreases Work Rate and Manipulates Attentional Focus During Self-Regulated Vigorous Exercise

Virtual Reality Exercise with Autonomy Support Increases Positive Affect During Time Trial Exercise

Hydration Considerations to Improve the Physical Performance and Health of Firefighters

Get Fit! With Math and Lit: Pedagogical Implications for a Newly Developed Physical Activity Program

Poetic protocol: Using poetry to synthesise information on asynchronous online discussion boards

A Call for the Implementation of Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS) During Pregnancy

The Effects of Compression Pants on Oxygen Consumption and Heart Rate during Long-Distance Running

Teaching Core Values through Physical Activity Using a Tangible Item

PARTNERSHIPS AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: FROM THREAT TO OPPORTUNITY

THE BENEFITS OF A PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM AMONG BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WHO HAVE UNDERGONE A MASTECTOMY

Effect of Peanut Butter Intake on Sleep Health in Firefighters: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Enjoyment and Affective Responses to Moderate and High-Intensity Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Individuals with Subsyndromal PTSD

The Cyclical Battle of Insomnia and Mental Health Impairment in Firefighters: A Narrative Review

Public Library Partnerships for Public Health: Health in all Policies (HiAP) as a New Conceptual Framework for LIS Teaching and Research

The Effect of Compression Garments on Biomechanical and Physiological Factors

THE IMPACT OF A CANCER EXERCISE PROGRAM LOCATED WITHIN A HEALTH SYSTEM ON BODY COMPOSITION, FATIGUE, AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN ADULTS WITH CANCER

Mindful Harmony of Multimodal Literacies

Sense of time is slower following exhaustive cycling exercise

Music alters heart rate and psychological responses but not muscle activation during light-intensity isometric exercise

Effects of a peer-led physical activity program on psychosocial outcomes among breast cancer survivors

Elevating Athletic Performance with Flow Theory: “Being in the Zone”

Designing viable, durable physical activity programs for cancer survivors: reflections from program participants and organizational leaders

“They Do Not Represent Our Gym”: How CrossFit Affiliates Define Community as They Respond to Racial Controversy

From Play to Practice: Athlete Development for Coaches

Thriving in the Community: The Creation and Sustainment of a Community-Driven Literacy Center

Mediators of physical activity maintenance during a 12-month randomized controlled trial among breast Cancer survivors

Cancer Survivors Becoming and Staying Physically Active: Challenges of Behavior Change