2019
Feasibility and safety of a group physical activity program for youth with type 1 diabetes
Ash GI, Joiner KL, Savoye M, Baker JS, Gerosa J, Kleck E, Patel NS, Sadler LS, Stults‐Kolehmainen M, Weinzimer SA, Grey M. Feasibility and safety of a group physical activity program for youth with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes 2019, 20: 450-459. PMID: 30834621, PMCID: PMC6508986, DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesMVPA interventionsVigorous-intensity physical activityGroup physical activity programsFruit/vegetable servingsSystolic blood pressureCompletion of interventionIntensity physical activityPhysical activity programLow-density lipoproteinSelf-management behaviorsLow baseline levelsEffect sizeHedge's effect sizesHypoglycemia ratesBlood pressureGlycemic controlVegetable servingsMild hypoglycemiaPsychosocial assessmentClinical assessmentPhysical activityIntervention completionNormal rangeAssessment completion
2017
The antihypertensive effects of aerobic versus isometric handgrip resistance exercise
Ash GI, Taylor BA, Thompson PD, MacDonald HV, Lamberti L, Chen MH, Farinatti P, Kraemer WJ, Panza GA, Zaleski AL, Deshpande V, Ballard KD, Mujtaba M, White CM, Pescatello LS. The antihypertensive effects of aerobic versus isometric handgrip resistance exercise. Journal Of Hypertension 2017, 35: 291-299. PMID: 27861249, PMCID: PMC5713890, DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000001176.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIHG trainingAntihypertensive effectBlood pressureAerobic exerciseResistance exerciseCarotid-femoral pulse wave velocityPulse wave velocity changesBP benefitPrimary exercise modalityAmbulatory BP monitorPulse wave velocityMiddle-aged adultsSubset of participantsAntihypertensive therapyAwake SBPIHG exerciseAcute exerciseExercise modalitiesAcute boutAerobic trainingBP monitorAwake hoursStudy participantsLimited evidenceSBP
2016
Effects of aerobic exercise intensity on ambulatory blood pressure and vascular responses in resistant hypertension
Santos LP, Moraes RS, Vieira PJ, Ash GI, Waclawovsky G, Pescatello LS, Umpierre D. Effects of aerobic exercise intensity on ambulatory blood pressure and vascular responses in resistant hypertension. Journal Of Hypertension 2016, 34: 1317-1324. PMID: 27137175, DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000000961.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForearm blood flowResistant hypertensionDiastolic pressureAmbulatory BPBlood flowExercise intensityPoor blood pressure controlAmbulatory systolic pressureDevice-based proceduresAcute hemodynamic effectsBlood pressure controlAmbulatory blood pressureVenous occlusion plethysmographyMaximal exercise testingModerate aerobic exerciseModerate intensityAerobic exercise intensityVascular resistanceExercise testingHemodynamic effectsOcclusion plethysmographyBlood pressureResistant patientsSystolic pressureReactive hyperemiaExamination of Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in University Students Enrolled in Kinesiology Degree Programs
Many GM, Lutsch A, Connors KE, Shearer J, Brown HC, Ash G, Pescatello LS, Gordish-Dressman H, Barfield W, Dubis G, Houmard JA, Hoffman EP, Hittel DS. Examination of Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in University Students Enrolled in Kinesiology Degree Programs. The Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research 2016, 30: 1137-1146. PMID: 25647655, DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000000871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiometabolic risk factorsRisk factorsInsulin levelsLifestyle behaviorsPhysical activityHealth behaviorsSelf-reported physical activityVigorous intensity sportsHomeostasis model assessmentBody mass indexPeak oxygen consumptionAverage caloric expenditurePaffenbarger QuestionnaireBlood pressureHealthy college studentsWaist circumferenceMass indexPhysical inactivityBlood glucoseInsulin sensitivityLifelong obesityLipid profileModel assessmentCaloric expenditureHealthy behaviors
2015
The blood pressure response to acute and chronic aerobic exercise: A meta-analysis of candidate gene association studies
Bruneau ML, Johnson BT, Huedo-Medina TB, Larson KA, Ash GI, Pescatello LS. The blood pressure response to acute and chronic aerobic exercise: A meta-analysis of candidate gene association studies. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015, 19: 424-431. PMID: 26122461, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.05.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAngiotensinogen M235TChronic aerobic exerciseDiastolic blood pressureBlood pressure changesBlood pressurePost-exercise phaseAerobic exerciseM235TAmbulatory conditionsCandidate gene association studiesBlood pressure responseAerobic exercise interventionAerobic exercise trainingGene association studiesChanges of BPMaximum oxygen consumptionOnly genetic variantExercise interventionOverweight menExercise trainingAcute exercisePressure changesSample characteristicsSystematic searchAssociation studiesAssessing the Existing Professional Exercise Recommendations for Hypertension: A Review and Recommendations for Future Research Priorities
Pescatello LS, MacDonald HV, Ash GI, Lamberti LM, Farquhar WB, Arena R, Johnson BT. Assessing the Existing Professional Exercise Recommendations for Hypertension: A Review and Recommendations for Future Research Priorities. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2015, 90: 801-812. PMID: 26046413, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2015.04.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsJoint National Committee guidelinesJoint National CommitteeBlood pressureExercise recommendationsAmerican CollegeAmerican Heart Association/American CollegeEighth Joint National Committee GuidelinesAmerican Heart Association scientific statementEighth Joint National CommitteeHypertension/European SocietySeventh Joint National CommitteeCommittee guidelinesEffective exercise interventionsSpecific lifestyle modificationsEuropean SocietyAerobic exercise trainingAerobic physical activityWork Group ReportHealth education programsNational CommitteeStrength of evidenceAdult hypertensionLifestyle modificationExercise interventionPrimary outcome
2013
Reproducibility of ambulatory blood pressure changes from the initial values on two different days
Ash GI, Walker TJ, Olson KM, Stratton JH, Gómez AL, Kraemer WJ, Volek JS, Pescatello LS. Reproducibility of ambulatory blood pressure changes from the initial values on two different days. Clinics 2013, 68: 1509-1515. PMID: 24473508, PMCID: PMC3840371, DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2013(12)06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmbulatory BP changesAmbulatory BP monitorBP changesBlood pressureDay 1Day 2BP monitorAmbulatory blood pressure changesDiastolic BP changesNormal blood pressureAmbulatory blood pressureBlood pressure changesCardiovascular health outcomesAlerting reactionReproducibility of changesDifferent daysBP reactivityHealth outcomesHealthy adultsSame investigatorNext morningWomenMeasures analysisMenTotal sample