Current research interests of the Exercise Science faculty include cardiovascular and metabolic responses to exercise, exercise-induced thermogenesis, vascular function (endothelial function and arterial stiffness), inflammation and oxidative stress, strength training in cardiac and elderly persons, and running economy and its improvements through training.

The following are examples of research publications:

D. P. LaRoche, Kralian, R.J., Millett, E.D. Fat mass limits lower-extremity relative strength and maximal walking performance in older women.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 21(5):754 761, 2011.
 
D. P. LaRoche, Millett, E.D., Kralian, R.J.  Lower-limb strength relates to ground reaction forces and walking performance in older women.  Gait & Posture.  33(4): 668-672, 2011. 
 
J. Francis, T.J. Quinn, M. Amann, D.P. LaRoche.  Defining intensity domains from the end power of a 3-min all-out cycling test. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.  42(9):1769-1775, 2010.
 
D.P. LaRoche, Cremin, K.A., Croce, R.V. Rapid torque development in older female fallers and nonfallers: a comparison across lower-extremity muscles. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 20(3): 482-488, 2010.
 
D.P. LaRoche, M. Amann, K.W. Rundell. Grade influences blood lactate kinetics during cross-country skiing.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(1):120-127, 2010.
 
D.P. LaRoche. Initial neuromuscular performance in older women influences response to explosive resistance training.  Isokinetics and Exercise Science. 17(4): 197-205, 2009.

LaRoche, D.P., Roy, S, Knight, C.A., Dickie, J.  Elderly women have blunted response to resistance training despite reduced antagonist coactivation. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40:1660–1668, 2008.

D.P. LaRoche, Lussier, M., Roy, S. Long-term stretching and voluntary muscle force. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 22:589-596, 2008.

LaRoche, D. P., Knight, C.A., Dickie, J.L., Lussier, M.V., Roy, S.J.  Explosive Force and Fractionated Reaction Time in Elderly Low and High Active Women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 39: 1659-1665, 2007.

LaRoche, D.P., Connolly, D.A.J.  Effects of stretching on passive muscle tension and response to eccentric exercise. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 34: 1000-1007, 2006.

Quinn TJ, Klooster JR, and Kenefick RW: Two short, daily activity bouts vs. one long bout: are health and fitness improvements similar over twelve and twenty-four weeks? J Strength Cond Res; 20:130-135, 2006.

R.W. Kenefick , N.V. Mahood, M.P. Hazzard, T.J. Quinn and J.W. Castellani.  Hypohydration effects on thermoregulation during moderate exercise in the cold.  European Journal of Applied Physiology .  92(4-5):565-570, 2004. 

Kenefick RW, Mattern CO, Mahood NV, and T.J. Quinn: Physiological variables at lactate threshold under-represent cycling time-trial intensity. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness; 42:396-402, 2002.

Wright KS, Quinn TJ, and Carey GB: Infant acceptance of breast milk after maternal exercise. Pediatrics; 109:585-589, 2002.

Kenefick RW, Mahood NV, Mattern CO, Kertzer R, and Quinn TJ: Hypohydration adversely affects lactate threshold in endurance athletes. J Strength Cond Res; 16:38-43, 2002.

Carey GB and Quinn TJ: Exercise and lactation: are they compatible? Can J Appl Physiol; 26:55-74, 2001.

Mahood NV, Kenefick RW, Kertzer R, and Quinn TJ: Physiological determinants of cross-country ski racing performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc; 33:1379-1384, 2001.

Mattern CO, Kenefick RW, Kertzer R, and Quinn TJ: Impact of starting strategy on cycling performance. Int J Sports Med; 22:1-6, 2001.

Quinn TJ: Twenty-four hour, ambulatory blood pressure responses following acute exercise: impact of exercise intensity. J Hum Hypertens; 14:547-553, 2000.

Quinn TJ and Carey GB: Exercise in lactating women. Am J Med Sports; 2:172-177, 2000.

Quinn TJ and Carey GB: Does exercise intensity or diet influence lactic acid accumulation in breast milk? Med Sci Sports Exerc; 31:105-110, 1999.

Current Projects:

LaRoche DP. Relationship between body-mass specific strength, obesity, and mobility in older adults. 

Quinn TJ.  The Effect of Aging on Running Economy.

Quinn TJ.  The Physiological Benefits of Short/Intense vs. Continuous Exercise Patterns.

Quinn TJ and Zitta M.  Running economy following a long bout of endurance exercise.

Quinn TJ and Coons B.  The “talk test” and lactate threshold.