ROBERT S. AXTELL Exercise Science

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS:

With Rinehardt, K. F., Finn, J. A., Stofan, J. R., Martens, D. W., Kenefick, R. W., & Pier, J. "Physiological indices of elite junior-I alpine skiers. Science and Skiing (1997): 470-478.

"Physiological Profile of Elite Junior-1 Alpine Skiers." First International Congress on Science and Skiing Proceedings, October 1996.

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

K.F. Rinehardt, R.S. Axtell, D.W. Martens, D.A. Soper, J.A. Finn, D.W. Kemler and B. Hutchinson. “The Effect of Swim Training, Reduced Training and Retraining on Velocity-Blood Lactate Relationships”. The Journal of Swimming Research 12 : 12-18, 1997.

With Lentz, J. J., Rinehardt, K. F., Alvarez, M. A., & Martens, D. W. "Effects of mild exercise training on body composition and lipid metabolism in postmenopausal women." Medicine and Science and Sports in Exercise 29:5 (1997).

With Martens, D. W. & Stofan, J. R. "Case Study: Isokinetic Rehabilitation of a Ruptured Biceps Tendon." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 9:1 (1995): 47-51.

With Soper, D. A., and Rinehardt, K. F. "Swim Training, Detraining and Retraining Effect on Lactate Concentration." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 27:5 Suppl. s28 (1995).

With Yotch-Austen, G. R. "The Effect of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on the Incidence of Rhythm Disturbances Seen in Young Competitive Swimmers." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 27:5 Suppl: s190 (1995).

With Kenefick, R. W., Stofan, J. R. and Kemler, D. S. "Effects of Inpatient or Outpatient Environment on Resting Energy Expenditure in Young Adult Males." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 24:5 Suppl: s37 (1992).

With Stofan, J. R. and Kemler, D. S. "The Effects of Time of Day on Dynamic Strength Measures as Related to Isokinetic Exercise." International Journal of Sports Medicine 13:1: 97 (1992).

With Kenefick, R. W. "Stroke Frequency and Stroke Length for Two Paced, 200-Yard Swims of Male Intercollegiate Athletes." International Journal of Sports Medicine 13:1 (1992): 97.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS (Published Peer-Reviewed Abstracts presented at National Meetings):

Kovi, D., Rinehardt, K.F., Axtell, R.S., Upson, D., Weitzner, J.M., Kleine, S.V. & Quill,T.  Erythrocyte glucose uptake during graded swimming.  Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise 35 (5), s367, 2003.

 

Kleine, S.V., Rinehardt, K.F., Axtell, R.S., Arciero, P.J., Upson, D., Weitzner, J.M., Sewright, K.A. & Morico, L.M. Cortisol, Lactate, and RPE response to high intensity and endurance swimming.  Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise 35 (5), s287, 2003.

 

Upson, D.E., Martens, D.W. & Axtell, R.S. A kinematic and temporal analysis of on water rowing and ergometer rowing. Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise 35 (5), s62, 2003.

 

Rinehardt, K. F., Axtell, R. S., Kleine, S., Upson, D., Woznica, D., Quill, T., Weitzner, J. N., Ordway, P., Kovi, D. L., & Carabetta, J. L. Response in performance, metabolic indices, and perception during a season of collegiate competitive swim training”.  Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise 34(5), 2002.

 

Finn, J. A., Axtell, R. S., Crispens, T. D., Alvarez, M. M., & Rinehardt, K.F. Differences in isokinetic knee and ankle strength between super and poor balancers”. Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise 34(5), 2002.

 

Kleine, S. V., Carabetta, J. L., Upson, D., Axtell, R. S., & Rinehardt, K. F. Effect of a 10 week functional training program on strength, body composition and balance in young women.             Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise 34(5), 2002.

 

R. Breault, K. Rinehardt, R. Axtell, M. Alvarez, T. Wise, D. Martens, B. Hutchinson, P. Intarapanich. Caffeine Ingestion on Muscle Lactate Efflux.  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 30 : s35, 1998.

 

 K.F. Rinehardt, R. Breault, R. Axtell. Red blood Cell glucose Uptake and Blood Lactate Accumulation. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 30 : s33, 1998.

 

K.F. Rinehardt, R.S. Axtell, D.W. Martens, D.A. Soper, J.A. Finn, D.W. Kemler and B. Hutchinson. “The Effect of Swim Training, Reduced Training and Retraining on Velocity-Blood Lactate Relationships”. The Journal of Swimming Research 12 : 12-18, 1997.

 

Jett, R.E., Axtell, R.S., and Finn, J.A.. Effects of Isokinetic Training, Detraining and Retraining on Dominant Knee Strength Measures Among Active Elderly People. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 6 (4), 374, 1997.

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED (last 6 years):

"Biomechanical, Physiological and Psychological Indices of the Addiction-Commitment Continuum of Aerobic Trainers." Eastern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Stamford, CT, March 7, 1996.

"Physiological Indices of Elite Adolescent Alpine Skiers." First International Congress on Skiing and Science, St. Christoph a. Arlberg, Austria, January 7-13, 1996.

"Biomechanical, Physiological and Psychological Indices of the Addiction-Commitment Continuum of Aerobic Trainers." Connecticut State University Fifth Faculty Research Conference, September 23, 1995.

With D. A. Soper and K. F. Rinehardt. "Effect of Seasonal Swim Training on Lactate Threshold and Concentrations." New England Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Boxborough, MA, November 4, 1994.

With D. M. Hird and J. A. Finn. "Validating a Rule of Thumb in Treadmill Testing: The Time Interval Between Reporting RPE #15 and Attaining Maximum." New England Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Boxborough, MA, November 3, 1994.

"The Addiction-Commitment Continuum of Aerobic Trainers" (symposium). New England Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Boxborough, MA, November 5, 1993.

"Isokinetic Markers of Muscular Performance" (symposium). New England Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Boxborough, MA, November 4, 1992.

With Stofan, J. R. and Martens, D. W. "Case Study: Isokinetic Rehabilitation of a Ruptured Biceps Tendon Post Surgical Repair" (poster presentation). International Congress and Exposition of Sports Medicine and Human Performance, April 1991.

With Manfredi, T. G., Siegel, J. A. and Garber, C. "Mild Caloric Restriction and Walking Alter Energy Expenditure in Moderately Obese Females" (poster presentation). American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, June 1991.

"Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injured and Neuromuscular Disease Patients" (symposium). NEACSM Annual Meeting, Boxborough, MA, November 2, 1991.

"Measurement of Resting Energy Expenditure" (tutorial laboratory lecture). New England Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Marlborough, MA, November 1, 1990.

"Computerized Assessment of Maximum Oxygen Uptake" (tutorial laboratory lecture). New England Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Marlborough, MA, November 6, 1989.

RECENT GRANTS RECEIVED:

2003 - $3,600.00 Physical Activity and Wellness Characteristics of Students in the Connecticut State University System (Co-investigator)

 

2002 - $6,454.00 Connecticut State University Grant “Metabolic, hormonal and perceptual responses of collegiate swimmers during increased

training intensity” (Second author with K. Rinehardt)

 

2000 - $3,516.00 Connecticut State University Grant to study the "Effectiveness of Simplified 24-Form Tai Chi Chuan on Cardio-respiratory Function, Muscular Strength, Balance, and

Flexibility in College Students" Co – Investigator

 

1998 - $16,000 Connecticut State University Grant to study The Effect of Isokinetic Strength, Balance, and Cognitive Training on Fall Prevention Among Active, Non-institutionalized

Elderly Subjects Co – Investigator

 

1997 - Connecticut State University Grant: "Effects of exercise training, daily active and sedentary lifestyles on select physiological and psychological variables relative to successful

aging among non-institutionalized elderly."

1995-96  Connecticut State University Grant: "Construction of Ironworker Apprentice Candidate Physical Fitness Test"

1994-95  Connecticut State University Grant to study the effect of decreased training on the health status of highly trained swimmers

1993-94  Curriculum Development Grant to develop workbook of laboratory exercises for PED 386 Fitness Management--Southern Connecticut State University

1993  Connecticut State University Grant to study "Physiologic and Psychologic Responses to Physical Training"

1992  Funding from Marion-Merrell Dow, Inc. to study "Evaluation of the Dose-Response of Ketoprofen Gel in the Relief of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness"

1990  Connecticut State University Grant to determine "Physiological Profile of Elite Junior Tennis Players"

1990  United States Tennis Association (USTA) to determine "Physiological Profile of Elite Junior Tennis Players"

1989  USTA grant to determine "Profile of Mood States of Elderly Tennis Players"

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL (use keywords):

Exercise, Aging, Physical Activity, Accelerometry, Children

CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Physical Activity Patterns in Connecticut State University Students

Physical Activity Status in Middle-School Aged Children Utilizing Physical Activity Accelerometers

"U.S. Ski Team Field Tests and Elite Adolescent & Collegiate-Level Alpine Skiers"

""Physiological Profile of Adolescent Alpine Skiers"

"Effects of Physical Training on Health Status of Highly Trained Athletes"

WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP :

Workshop Director for American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor, Hosted in mid-June each year (2-day workshop)

Member of Scientific Planning Committee for 3^rd International Congress on Science & Skiing, Aspen, Colorado, March, 2004

DISSERTATION TITLE:

Effects of Warm-up on Isokinetic Muscle Strength

INSTITUTION GRANTING PH.D.:

The Ohio State University