Physiology of Work & Exercise Response (POWER) Lab
UCF Division of Kinesiology
Overview
The mission of the UCF Physiology of Work & Exercise Response (POWER) Laboratory is to assess the physiological response to exercise modalities and nutritional interventions aiming to enhance health, fitness and athletic performance. Through the application of exercise physiology and the analysis of human movement, we assist in addressing the contemporary questions of healthcare providers, fitness professionals and sport coaches to aid in decision-making and strategic development. The POWER Laboratory has the capability to measure both physical performance and the metabolic response to field- and laboratory-based exercise protocols.
Research Capabilities
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function Assessment
- VO2 max testing-Upper and Lower Body
- Ventilatory threshold/respiratory compensation point
- Critical power/speed
- Physical working capacity/EMG fatigue threshold
- Autonomic function/heart rate variability
- Tissue oxygenation (NIRS)
Metabolic and Energy Balance Assessment
- Resting metabolic rate
- Maximal fat oxidation and FATmax testing
- Running economy
- Energy system contribution
- Accumulated oxygen deficit
- Dietary analysis
Strength and Power Assessment
- Barbell velocity and power
- Ground reaction forces
- Isometric mid-thigh pull
- Vertical jump height/power
- Peak force/impulse/rate of force development
- Maximum strength and strength-endurance assessments
- Leg stiffness/reactive strength index
- Dynamic strength index
- Eccentric/concentric/isometric peak torque
- Hamstrings/quadriceps ratio
- Force-velocity profiling
- Anaerobic capacity
Timing and Responsiveness Assessment
- Linear speed testing
- Repeated sprint ability
- Change of direction ability
- Reactive agility
- Reaction time/cognitive response
- Dynamic balance
Body Composition Assessment
- BodPod/Air displacement plethysmography
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis/spectroscopy
- Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
Skeletal Muscle Form and Function
- Ultrasonography
- Electromyography
- Tensiomyography
- Electrical impedance myography
Meet Our Team
Co-Directors
David Fukuda, Ph.D.
Division Chair, Professor
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Kinesiology
E-mail: David.Fukuda@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0442
Jeffrey Stout, Ph.D.
Pegasus Professor, School Director
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, Kinesiology
E-mail: Jeffrey.Stout@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-0211
Graduate Assistants
News
Selected Relevant Publications
Our laboratory makes a concerted effort to publish our findings in respected academic journals and present at regional, national, and international conferences. In addition to contributing to collective body of knowledge in a given field, presenting original data at conferences is a fun way for the lab’s students to enhance their self-confidence and network with other scientists.
- Guest, N. S., VanDusseldorp, T. A., Nelson, M. T., Grgic, J., Schoenfeld, B. J., Jenkins, N. D., … & Campbell, B. I. (2021). International society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and exercise performance. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 18(1), 1-37.
- Bear, D. E., Cruz-Jentoft, A. J., & Stout, J. R. (2021). β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate supplementation in older persons–an update. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 24(1), 48-52.
- Panissa, V. L. G., Fukuda, D. H., Staibano, V., Marques, M., & Franchini, E. (2021). Magnitude and duration of excess of post-exercise oxygen consumption between high-intensity interval and moderate-intensity continuous exercise: A systematic review. Obesity Reviews, 22(1), e13099.
- Boffey, D., Clark, N. W., & Fukuda, D. H. (2021). Efficacy of Rest Redistribution During Squats: Considerations for Strength and Sex. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(3), 586–595.
- Herring, C. H., Beyer, K. S., & Fukuda, D. H. (2021). Relative Age Effects as Evidence of Selection Bias in Major League Baseball Draftees (2013-2018). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(3), 644–651.
- Kreider, R. B., & Stout, J. R. (2021). Creatine in Health and Disease. Nutrients, 13(2), 447.
- Goldstein, E. R., & Fukuda, D. H. (2020). Connecting Energy Availability and Iron Deficiency with Bone Health: Implications for the Female Athlete. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 42(4).
- Harat, I., Clark, N. W., Boffey, D., Herring, C. H., Goldstein, E. R., Redd, M. J., Wells, A. J., Stout, J. R., & Fukuda, D. H. (2020). Dynamic post-activation potentiation protocol improves rowing performance in experienced female rowers. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(14), 1615–1623.
- Clark, N. W., Herring, C. H., Goldstein, E. R., Stout, J. R., Wells, A. J., & Fukuda, D. H. (2020). Heart Rate Variability Behavior during Exercise and Short-Term Recovery Following Energy Drink Consumption in Men and Women. Nutrients, 12(8).
- Wang, R., Fukuda, D. H., Cheng, P., Hu, Y., Stout, J. R., & Hoffman, J. R. (2020). Differential effects of speed on two-dimensional foot strike pattern during barefoot and shod running in recreationally active men. Sports Biomechanics, 19(4), 438–451.
- Morales, J., Fukuda, D. H., Curto, C., Iteya, M., Kubota, H., Pierantozzi, E., & La Monica, M. (2020). Progression of Combat Sport Activities for Youth Athletes. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 42(3).
- Detanico, D., Kons, R. L., Fukuda, D. H., & Teixeira, A. S. (2020). Physical Performance in Young Judo Athletes: Influence of Somatic Maturation, Growth, and Training Experience. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 91(3), 425–432.
- Formalioni, A., Antunez, B. F., Del Vecchio, F. B., Cabistany, L. D., Coswig, V. S., Letieri, R. V., & Fukuda, D. H. (2020). Anthropometric characteristics and physical performance of taekwondo athletes. Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano, 22.
- Franchini, E., Fukuda, D. H., & Lopes-Silva, J. P. (2020). Tracking 25 years of judo results from the World Championships and Olympic Games: Age and competitive achievement. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(13), 1531–1538.
- Garcia, J. M., Lawrence, S., Brazendale, K., Leahy, N., & Fukuda, D. (2020). Brief report: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health behaviors in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Disability and Health Journal, 101021.
- Thiamwong, L., Huang, H. J., Ng, B. P., Yan, X., Sole, M. L., Stout, J. R., & Talbert, S. (2020). Shifting maladaptive fall risk appraisal in older adults through an in-home physio-feedback and exercise program (PEER): A pilot study. Clinical gerontologist, 43(4), 378-390.
- Herda, A. A., McKay, B. D., Herda, T. J., Costa, P. B., Stout, J. R., & Cramer, J. T. (2020). Changes in Strength, Mobility, and Body Composition Following Self-Selected Exercise in Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 1(aop), 1-10.
- Thiamwong, L., Stout, J. R., Sole, M. L., Ng, B. P., Yan, X., & Talbert, S. (2020). Physio-feedback and exercise program (PEER) improves balance, muscle strength, and fall risk in older adults. Research in gerontological nursing, 13(6), 289-296.
- Thiamwong, L., Sole, M. L., Ng, B. P., Welch, G. F., Huang, H. J., & Stout, J. R. (2020). Assessing fall risk appraisal through combined physiological and perceived fall risk measures using innovative technology. Journal of gerontological nursing, 46(4), 41-47.
- Beyer, K. S., Stout, J. R., Redd, M. J., Baker, K. M., Bergstrom, H. C., Hoffman, J. R., & Fukuda, D. H. (2019). Maturity-Related Differences in Systemic Pulmonary and Localized Fatigue Threshold Among Youth Male Athletes. Pediatric Exercise Science, 31(1), 99–106.
- La Monica, M. B., Fukuda, D. H., Starling-Smith, T. M., Clark, N. W., Morales, J., Hoffman, J. R., & Stout, J. R. (2019). Examining work-to-rest ratios to optimize upper body sprint interval training. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 262, 12–19.
- Wang, R., Fukuda, D. H., Hoffman, J. R., La Monica, M. B., Starling, T. M., Stout, J. R., Kang, J., & Hu, Y. (2019). Distinct Effects of Repeated-Sprint Training in Normobaric Hypoxia and β-Alanine Supplementation. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 38(2), 149–161.
- Carballeira, E., Morales, J., Fukuda, D. H., Granada, M. L., Carratalá-Deval, V., López Díaz de Durana, A., & Stout, J. R. (2019). Intermittent Cooling During Judo Training in a Warm/Humid Environment Reduces Autonomic and Hormonal Impact. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(8).
- Sterkowicz-Przybycień, K., Fukuda, David. H., & Franchini, E. (2019). Meta-Analysis to Determine Normative Values for the Special Judo Fitness Test in Male Athletes: 20+ Years of Sport-Specific Data and the Lasting Legacy of Stanisław Sterkowicz. Sports, 7(8).
- Varanoske, A. N., Stout, J. R., & Hoffman, J. R. (2019). Effects of β-Alanine Supplementation and Intramuscular Carnosine Content on Exercise Performance and Health. In Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance (pp. 327-344). Academic Press.
- Tiller, N. B., Roberts, J. D., Beasley, L., Chapman, S., Pinto, J. M., Smith, L., … Stout, J. R.,…& Bannock, L. (2019). International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: nutritional considerations for single-stage ultra-marathon training and racing. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 16(1), 1-23.
Contact
The Physiology of Work & Exercise Response (POWER) Laboratory is located inside the Division of Kinesiology at the Education Complex and Gym, ED 174. Several handicap parking spots are available outside.
Physiology of Work & Exercise Response (POWER) Laboratory
Education Complex and Gym, ED 174
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL 32816
