Effects of the intensity of leg isometric training on the vasculature of trained and untrained limbs and resting blood pressure in middle-aged men

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Baross, A., Wiles, J. and Swaine, I. 2012. Effects of the intensity of leg isometric training on the vasculature of trained and untrained limbs and resting blood pressure in middle-aged men. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2012. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/964697
AuthorsBaross, A., Wiles, J. and Swaine, I.
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Perkins, G., Owen, A., Kearney, E., Wiles, J. and Swaine, I. 2007. Effects of physical activity, performed in accordance with the current recommendations, on CVD risk factors in 40-65 year old men.
Effects of walking to and from school on primary school children
Woolf-May, K., Ford, P., Swaine, I., Coleman, D. and Bailey, R. 2007. Effects of walking to and from school on primary school children. Pediatric Exercise Science. 19 (4).
Effect of caffeinated coffee on running speed, respiratory factors, blood lactate and perceived exertion during 1500-m treadmill running
Wiles, J., Bird, S., Hopkins, J. and Riley, M. 1992. Effect of caffeinated coffee on running speed, respiratory factors, blood lactate and perceived exertion during 1500-m treadmill running. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 26 (2), pp. 116-120. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.26.2.116
Effect of pre-exercise protein ingestion upon VO2, R and perceived exertion during treadmill running
Wiles, J., Woodward, R. and Bird, S. 1991. Effect of pre-exercise protein ingestion upon VO2, R and perceived exertion during treadmill running. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 25 (1), pp. 26-30. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.25.1.26
Effectiveness of two glycerol ingestion strategies on 40-km cycling time trial performance
Brickell, L., Balmer, J., Theakston, S., Wiles, J. and Bird, S. 2001. Effectiveness of two glycerol ingestion strategies on 40-km cycling time trial performance. Journal of Sports Sciences. 20 (1), pp. 46-47. https://doi.org/10.1080/026404102317126164
We can work it out
Morrissey, M. and Wiles, J. 2001. We can work it out. Nursing Times. 97 (47), pp. 34-36.
Validity of a pictorial perceived exertion scale for effort estimation and effort production during stepping exercise in adolescent children
Yelling, M., Lamb, K. and Swaine, I. 2002. Validity of a pictorial perceived exertion scale for effort estimation and effort production during stepping exercise in adolescent children. European Physical Education Review. 8 (2), pp. 157-175. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X020082007
Respiratory arrest in a male athlete after running through a wheat field
Swaine, I. and Riding, W. 2001. Respiratory arrest in a male athlete after running through a wheat field. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 22 (4), pp. 268-269. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-13821
Effects of isometric exercise training intensity upon reductions in resting systolic blood pressure
Wiles, J., Coleman, D. and Swaine, I. 2008. Effects of isometric exercise training intensity upon reductions in resting systolic blood pressure.
A novel method for the performance of isometric exercise in the home
Wiles, J., Coleman, D., Dunford, M. and Swaine, I. 2004. A novel method for the performance of isometric exercise in the home.
The precision with which isometric exercise training can be performed according to a given heart rate
Swaine, I., Wiles, J. and Coleman, D. 2008. The precision with which isometric exercise training can be performed according to a given heart rate.
Effects of three types of isometric leg exercise at the same relative exercise intensities on blood pressure
Swaine, I., Wiles, J., Dunford, M. and Coleman, D. 2004. Effects of three types of isometric leg exercise at the same relative exercise intensities on blood pressure.
The freely chosen contribution of the leg kick to the total power during simulated front crawl swimming on a onland ergometer
Swaine, I., Dunford, M., Wiles, J., Coleman, D., Hunter, A. and Carlton, K. 2006. The freely chosen contribution of the leg kick to the total power during simulated front crawl swimming on a onland ergometer.
Differences in daily activity levels, dietary energy intake and body composition in primary school children who walk to and from school compared to those who travel by car
Ford, P., Bailey, R., Coleman, D., Woolf-May, K. and Swaine, I. 2006. Differences in daily activity levels, dietary energy intake and body composition in primary school children who walk to and from school compared to those who travel by car.
The relationship between selected cardiovascular variables and exercise intensity during continuous and discontinuous incremental exercise tests
Allum, S., Wiles, J., Coleman, D. and Swaine, I. 2006. The relationship between selected cardiovascular variables and exercise intensity during continuous and discontinuous incremental exercise tests.
Peak oxygen uptake responses to free and simulated swimming using different body segments
Swaine, I., Konstantaki, M. and Winter, E. 2004. Peak oxygen uptake responses to free and simulated swimming using different body segments. Journal of Swimming Research. 16, pp. 18-25.
Familiarisation and reliability of sprint test indices during laboratory and field assessment
Hopker, J., Coleman, D., Wiles, J. and Galbraith, A. 2009. Familiarisation and reliability of sprint test indices during laboratory and field assessment. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 8 (4), pp. 528-532.
Occurrence of injury during officer safety training at Kent Police
Andrew, J., Henry, T., Coleman, D. and Wiles, J. 2009. Occurrence of injury during officer safety training at Kent Police. The Police Journal. 82 (3), pp. 265-274. https://doi.org/10.1350/pojo.2009.82.3.455
The effects of performing isometric training at two exercise intensities in healthy young males
Wiles, J., Coleman, D. and Swaine, I. 2010. The effects of performing isometric training at two exercise intensities in healthy young males. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 108 (3), pp. 419-428. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-009-1025-6
The effect of training volume and intensity on competitive cyclists’ efficiency
Hopker, J., Coleman, D., Passfield, L. and Wiles, J. 2010. The effect of training volume and intensity on competitive cyclists’ efficiency. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 35 (1), pp. 17-22. https://doi.org/10.1139/H09-124
Reductions in resting blood pressure after 4 weeks of isometric exercise training
Devereux, G., Wiles, J. and Swaine, I. 2010. Reductions in resting blood pressure after 4 weeks of isometric exercise training. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 109 (4), pp. 601-606. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-010-1394-x
Effect of isometric exercise on resting blood pressure: a meta analysis
Owen, A., Wiles, J. and Swaine, I. 2010. Effect of isometric exercise on resting blood pressure: a meta analysis. Journal of Human Hypertension. 24 (12), pp. 796-800. https://doi.org/10.1038/jhh.2010.13
Reproducibility of limb power outputs and cardiopulmonary responses to exercise using a novel swimming training machine
Swaine, I., Hunter, A., Carlton, K., Wiles, J. and Coleman, D. 2010. Reproducibility of limb power outputs and cardiopulmonary responses to exercise using a novel swimming training machine. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 31 (12), pp. 854-859. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1265175
The effect of sodium bicarbonate ingestion on 1500-m racing time
Bird, S., Wiles, J. and Robbins, J. 1995. The effect of sodium bicarbonate ingestion on 1500-m racing time. Journal of Sports Sciences. 13 (5), pp. 399-403. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640419508732255
Activity levels, dietary energy intake, and body composition in children who walk to school
Ford, P., Bailey, R., Coleman, D., Woolf-May, K. and Swaine, I. 2007. Activity levels, dietary energy intake, and body composition in children who walk to school. Pediatric Exercise Science. 19 (4), pp. 393-407.
Validity and reliability of the Ergomopro Powermeter
Kirkland, A., Coleman, D., Wiles, J. and Hopker, J. 2008. Validity and reliability of the Ergomopro Powermeter. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 29 (11), pp. 913-916. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1038621
Biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk in 40-65-year-old men performing recommended levels of physical activity, compared with sedentary men
Perkins, G., Owen, A., Kearney, E. and Swaine, I. 2009. Biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk in 40-65-year-old men performing recommended levels of physical activity, compared with sedentary men. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 43 (2), pp. 136-141. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2007.044420
The relationships between exercise intensity, heart rate, and blood pressure during an incremental isometric exercise test
Wiles, J., Allum, S., Coleman, D. and Swaine, I. 2007. The relationships between exercise intensity, heart rate, and blood pressure during an incremental isometric exercise test. Journal of Sports Sciences. 26 (2), pp. 155-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410701370655
A novel method for the performance of isometric exercise in the home
Wiles, J., Coleman, D., Dunford, M. and Swaine, I. 2005. A novel method for the performance of isometric exercise in the home. Journal of Sports Sciences. 23 (8), pp. 795-803. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410400021658
The effects of caffeine ingestion on performance time, speed and power during a laboratory-based 1 km cycling time-trial
Wiles, J., Coleman, D., Tegerdine, M. and Swaine, I. 2006. The effects of caffeine ingestion on performance time, speed and power during a laboratory-based 1 km cycling time-trial. Journal of Sports Sciences. 24 (11), pp. 1165-1171. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410500457687
Validity and reliability of a new isometric hand dynamometer
Wiles, J., Boyson, H., Balmer, J. and Bird, S. 2001. Validity and reliability of a new isometric hand dynamometer. Sports Engineering. 4 (3), pp. 147-152. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-2687.2001.00080.x
The effects of isometric exercise training on resting blood pressure and orthostatic tolerance in humans
Howden, R., Lightfoot, T., Brown, S. and Swaine, I. 2002. The effects of isometric exercise training on resting blood pressure and orthostatic tolerance in humans. Experimental Physiology. 87 (4), pp. 507-515.
The effects of breathing 5% CO2 on human cardiovascular responses and tolerance to orthostatic stress
Howden, R., Lightfoot, T., Brown, S. and Swaine, I. 2004. The effects of breathing 5% CO2 on human cardiovascular responses and tolerance to orthostatic stress. Experimental Physiology. 89 (4), pp. 465-471. https://doi.org/10.1113/expphysiol.2004.027250
A wide range of baroreflex stimulation does not alter forearm blood flow
Howden, R., Lightfoot, T., Turner, M., Brown, S. and Swaine, I. 2004. A wide range of baroreflex stimulation does not alter forearm blood flow. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 93 (1-2), pp. 124-129. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-004-1181-7
The reproducibility of tolerance to lower-body negative pressure and its quantification
Howden, R., Tranfield, P., Lightfoot, T., Brown, S. and Swaine, I. 2001. The reproducibility of tolerance to lower-body negative pressure and its quantification. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 84 (5), pp. 462-468. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004210100398
Relationships between pulse wave velocity and heart rate variability in healthy men with a range of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels
Perkins, G., Owen, A., Swaine, I. and Wiles, J. 2006. Relationships between pulse wave velocity and heart rate variability in healthy men with a range of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 98 (5), pp. 516-523. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-006-0303-9
Differences in efficiency between trained and recreational cyclists
Hopker, J., Coleman, D. and Wiles, J. 2007. Differences in efficiency between trained and recreational cyclists. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 32 (6), pp. 1036-1042. https://doi.org/10.1139/H07-070
Reliability of sprint test indices in well-trained cyclists
Coleman, D., Wiles, J., Nunn, M. and Smith, M. 2005. Reliability of sprint test indices in well-trained cyclists. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 26 (5), pp. 383-387. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2004-821226
Power output measurement during treadmill cycling
Coleman, D., Wiles, J., Davison, R., Smith, M. and Swaine, I. 2007. Power output measurement during treadmill cycling. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 28 (6), pp. 525-530. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2006-955888
Effects of arms-only swimming training on performance, movement economy, and aerobic power
Konstantaki, M., Winter, E. and Swaine, I. 2008. Effects of arms-only swimming training on performance, movement economy, and aerobic power. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 3 (3), pp. 294-304.