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Books
, 2022, ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/C2017-0-00024-1
Book Chapters
, 2022, 'Functional measures', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 416 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00024-7
, 2022, 'General methods for flexibility tests', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 243 - 281, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00018-1
, 2022, 'General methods for measuring girths', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 72 - 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00013-2
, 2022, 'Lactate threshold', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 324 - 346, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00021-1
, 2022, 'Neuromuscular strength, power and strength endurance', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 170 - 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00016-8
, 2022, 'Relative contraindications for spirometric assessment', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 461 - 488, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00026-0
, 2022, 'Stopwatch versus timing lights', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 347 - 384, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00022-3
, 2022, 'Test accuracy, reliability and validity', in Essa S Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, pp. 1 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7295-4269-2.00010-7
, 2016, 'Prevention of chronic conditions and cancer', in Cancer and Chronic Conditions Addressing the Problem of Multimorbidity in Cancer Patients and Survivors, pp. 203 - 239, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1844-2_7
, 2014, 'Physiological Changes Affecting the Nutritional Needs of Masters Athletes', in Nutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes, Taylor & Francis, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17541-2
Journal articles
, 2026, 'Individualisation of Exercise Prescription in Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Sports Medicine Open, 12, pp. 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40798-026-00980-8
, 2026, 'Exercise and nutrition in hematologic malignancies: translational evidence and emerging interventions', Blood Neoplasia, 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bneo.2026.100262
, 2026, 'AN INDIVIDUALISED EXERCISE INTERVENTION IMPROVES HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE MYELOMA: THE MYEEX RANDOMISED WAITLIST-CONTROLLED TRIAL', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 15, pp. 252, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-15-s2.252
, 2026, 'DEVELOPING AN INTERNATIONAL CONSENSUS TO EVALUATE THE PRACTICAL INCLUSION OF AUTOREGULATION IN EXERCISE ONCOLOGY PRACTICE', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 15, pp. 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-15-s2.243
, 2026, 'FACTORS INFLUENCING EXERCISE INTERVENTION FEASIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 15, pp. 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-15-s2.217
, 2026, 'Y’ALL READY FOR THIS? CONTENT AND CONSTRUCT VALIDATION OF A READINESS TO TRAIN TOOL IN EXERCISE ONCOLOGY TO INFORM AUTOREGULATION', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 15, pp. 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-15-s2.246
, 2026, 'Safety and Feasibility of Long-Term High-Intensity Interval Training With and Without Peer Support in Cancer Survivors', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sms.70221
, 2025, 'Enhancing treatment outcomes after gynaecological cancer (ACUMEN): a randomised controlled exercise trial protocol', BMC Cancer, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12885-025-14298-3
, 2025, 'Exercise intensity influences body composition: a 6-month comparison of high-intensity interval, moderate- and low-intensity training among healthy older adults', Maturitas, 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2025.108763
, 2025, 'Long-Term Improvement in Hippocampal-Dependent Learning Ability in Healthy, Aged Individuals Following High Intensity Interval Training', Aging and Disease, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.14336/AD.2024.0642
, 2025, 'The between-day reliability of fasted circulating irisin concentrations: a cohort study', Facets, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/facets-2024-0040
, 2025, 'NSP-08 A Randomized Controlled Trial of Bone-Targeted Exercise for People with Multiple Myeloma: The MyeEx-Impact Study', Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia, 25, pp. s355, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s2152-2650(25)03992-8
, 2024, 'Interleukin-15 and high-intensity exercise: relationship with inflammation, body composition and fitness in cancer survivors', Journal of Physiology, 602, pp. 5203 - 5215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/JP286043
, 2024, 'Technical and biological reliability of pQCT measured bone and muscle tissue quality across the age-span', Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2024.101522
, 2024, 'Efficacy of exercise training for improving vascular dysfunction in people with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analyses', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 18, pp. 1309 - 1324, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01372-7
, 2024, 'UNDERSTANDING THE INDIVIDUALIZATION OF EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 13, pp. 337, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-13-s2.337
, 2024, 'Prehabilitation Exercise Training to Target Improved Muscle Strength in Pretransplant Patients Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial', Jmir Research Protocols, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/64905
, 2024, 'Myokine Responses To High Intensity Exercise: Relationships With Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Body Composition In Cancer Survivors', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 56, pp. 1100 - 1100, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001062048.96820.5e
, 2024, 'Responders And Non-responders To Hiit In Cancer Survivors; Implications For Body Composition And Systemic Inflammation?', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 56, pp. 1109 - 1109, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001062136.13288.05
, 2024, 'Understanding The Individualization Of Exercise Prescription In Cancer: A Systematic Review', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 56, pp. 1109 - 1109, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001062132.53797.37
, 2023, 'Exercise and the gut microbiome: implications for supportive care in cancer', Supportive Care in Cancer, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-08183-7
, 2023, 'Safety, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Multisite Individualized Exercise Intervention for People with Multiple Myeloma', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 55, pp. 2214 - 2227, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000003267
, 2023, 'Benefits beyond cardiometabolic health: the potential of frequent high intensity ‘exercise snacks’ to improve outcomes for those living with and beyond cancer', Journal of Physiology, 601, pp. 4691 - 4697, http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/JP284985
, 2023, 'Physical activity behaviour change in people living with and beyond cancer following an exercise intervention: a systematic review', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 17, pp. 569 - 594, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01377-2
, 2023, 'Linking Physical Activity to Breast Cancer Risk via Inflammation, Part 1: The Effect of Physical Activity on Inflammation', Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 32, pp. 588 - 596, http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-22-0928
, 2023, 'Linking Physical Activity to Breast Cancer via Inflammation, Part 2: The Effect of Inflammation on Breast Cancer Risk', Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 32, pp. 597 - 605, http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-22-0929
, 2023, 'Immunomodulatory Function of Interleukin-15 and Its Role in Exercise, Immunotherapy, and Cancer Outcomes', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 55, pp. 558 - 568, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000003067
, 2023, 'The Effect of Exercise Prescription on the Human Gut Microbiota and Comparison between Clinical and Apparently Healthy Populations: A Systematic Review', Nutrients, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15061534
, 2023, 'Safety, Feasibility, and Efficacy of Exercise Interventions for People With Multiple Myeloma: A Systematic Review', Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia, 23, pp. 86 - 96, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clml.2022.10.003
, 2023, 'Cardiopulmonary exercise testing of patients with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer as screening for vigorous exercise medicine prescription.', JCO Global Oncology, 9, pp. 80 - 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/go.2023.9.supplement_1.80
, 2023, 'HIITting The Right Intensity: Intensity Matters For Chronic Inflammation And Body Composition In Older Adults', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 55, pp. 478 - 479, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000984280.72067.2e
, 2023, 'The Effect Of Seven Months Of High Intensity Interval Training On Chronic Inflammation, Body Composition And Fitness In Breast, Prostate, And Colorectal Cancer Survivors', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 55, pp. 970 - 971, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000988864.98560.ca
, 2022, 'Exercise-induced changes to the human gut microbiota and implications for colorectal cancer: a narrative review', Journal of Physiology, 600, pp. 5189 - 5201, http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/JP283702
, 2022, 'Linking Physical Activity to Breast Cancer Risk via Insulin/Insulin-Like Growth Factor Signaling System, Part 1: The Effect of Physical Activity on the Insulin/Insulin-Like Growth Factor Signaling System', Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 31, pp. 2106 - 2115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-22-0504
, 2022, 'Linking Physical Activity to Breast Cancer Risk via the Insulin/Insulin-like Growth Factor Signaling System, Part 2: The Effect of Insulin/Insulin-like Growth Factor Signaling on Breast Cancer Risk', Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 31, pp. 2116 - 2125, http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-22-0505
, 2022, 'Between-day reliability of cytokines and adipokines for application in research and practice', Frontiers in Physiology, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.967169
, 2022, 'Promoting exercise for patients with multiple myeloma: attitudes and practices of clinical haematologists', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 16, pp. 688 - 695, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-021-01062-2
, 2022, '006 The Effects of a Structured-Exercise Training Program on Erectile Function, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Parameters in Men Following Prostate Cancer Treatment: Preliminary Results from a Randomised, Controlled Clinical Trial in Prostate Cancer Survivorship', The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 19, pp. s125 - s126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.03.542
, 2022, 'Mediterranean Style Dietary Pattern with High Intensity Interval Training in Men with Prostate Cancer Treated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095709