Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Laboratory
The Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Laboratory (NESL) was established to examine exercise and dietary interventions on stressed physiological conditions.
NESL’s research has focused on improving the health of those experiencing stress-related mental conditions such as PTSD as well as those with stressful occupations such as firefighters. Dietary interventions thus far have included the ketogenic diet, fasting, and hydration maintenance.
NESL houses the Firefighter Research Program.
Equipment
NESL has a range of equipment to measure body composition, blood health, aerobic and anaerobic fitness capacity, and cardiovascular health.
- Trackmaster Treadmill
- Woodway Treadmill
- Monark Ergometer
- Parvo Medics Metabolic Carts
- InBody Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer
- Microplate Reader
- Cold Centrifuge
- -20° and -80° Celsius Freezers
- EMG
- Actigraph Monitors
- Calera Core Temperature Monitors
- Watt Bike
Current and Future Projects
The effects of ketogenic diet on physiological, cognitive, and emotional health variables in veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury
Physiological effects of ketogenic-associated supplements, and dietary effects on fertility levels in women
Firefighter Research Program
The Firefighter Health and Performance Program was established to examine the health and performance of firefighters and then determine effective and applicable methods for improvement. Research areas include sleep quality, cardiovascular health, inflammation, mental health, physical performance, back pain, body composition, nutrition, hydration, and core and skin temperatures during various occupational tasks.
The following entities have supported this program:
- Augusta University
- Columbia County Fire Department
- Peanut Institute
- greenTEG AG
- 80 Beats Medical
- NIX Biosensors
CONTACT:
If you have any questions, comments, or interest in supporting this program, please email Dr. A. Maleah Winkler at awinkler@augusta.edu.
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Exploration of eating and grocery shopping behaviours among undergraduate students: A qualitative study at a Southeastern UniversityPeritore, N. & Griffith, C., Dec 2026, In: Food and Humanity. 7, 101419.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Immersive video of natural scenery increases exercise enjoyment without compromising intensity during affect-regulated cyclingMoore, A. R., Sep 2026, In: Sport Sciences for Health. 22, 3, 248.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Physiological Recovery Following Repeated Firefighting Work in Recruit FirefightersWinkler, A. M., Moore, A. R. & Kinnaird, W. R., Jul 2026, In: Fire. 9, 7, 306.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Editorial: Evolving economies in sports: management practices and market impactsKang, P., Kim, S. & González Serrano, M. H., May 19 2026, In: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 8, 1871944.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review |
Personal Protective Equipment Immediately Alters the Core–Skin Temperature Gradient in Recruit FirefightersKinnaird, W. R., Moore, A. R., Oberther, T. J. & Winkler, A. M., Apr 2026, In: Life. 16, 4, 671.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
A Pilot Randomized, Controlled Trial of Nighttime Peanut Butter Supplementation in Firefighters: Blood Pressure and Body Composition OutcomesKohler, A. A., Shuler, D. H., Adeleye, L. O., Moore, A. R., Peritore, N. & Winkler, A. M., Apr 2026, In: Diseases. 14, 4, 135.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Association of Body Fatness With Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, and Myocardial Infarction in a Multinational Pooled CohortPrasad, V. K., Ogbonnaya, C., Oh, H., Atkin, A., Kindred, M., Shin, M. J., Park, D., Kim, J. E., Loosemore, M., Saxena, V., Porter, R., Kipps, C., Jaggers, J., Sui, X., Lavie, C. J. & Hamer, M., Feb 2026, In: Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 101, 2, p. 270-283 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
How to Build Cultural Bridges in the Classroom: Kinesiology Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions and Opinions of Instructor Teaching PracticesPinkerton, B., Johnson, S. & Bennett, H. R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Quest.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION IN PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHOstendorf, D. M., Pfammatter, A. F., Huebschmann, A. G. & Kindred, M., Jan 1 2026, Physical Activity, Health and Emerging Technologies. Taylor and Francis, p. 345-361 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
Virtual Reality Use Improves Perceptual Response Relative To Heart Rate During High-intensity ExerciseMoore, A. R. & Butler, B., Oct 2025, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 57, 10S, p. 562 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Daily Saliva Osmolarity Feedback May Improve Hydration Status In Recruit FirefightersWinkler, M., Moore, A., Parish, S. & Oberther, T., Oct 2025, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 57, 10S, p. 373 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Socioeconomic Status And Body Mass Index Of Elementary School Students In Atlanta And Metro-atlantaReid, L. A., Hoye, M., Dickson, K., McCartney, E., Bedoya, D. & Ruiz-Ramie, J. J., Oct 2025, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 57, 10S, p. 76-77 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
A conceptual framework for understanding brand connection to sport mascots.Ko, Y. J., Yun, L. & Kang, P., Aug 1 2025, In: Sport Management Review. 28, 4, p. 729-752 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Exploring Need Segments of Recreational Sports Participants.Kang, P., Yoo, S., Davis, S., Serrano, M. H. G. & Ko, Y. J., Jun 25 2025, In: Journal of Global Sport Management. p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Student Interpretation of Culturally Relevant Pedagogies by Undergraduates Majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise SciencePinkerton, B., Johnson, S. & Bennett, H., Apr 3 2025, In: International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 9, 2, p. 89-98Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
“Basic Fundamentals of Soccer” Lesson for Elementary-Aged StudentsJ. Connolly, G., Mar 4 2025, In: Strategies. 38, 2, p. 46-48Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Poetic Transcription as a Powerful Tool in Poetic Inquiry and ResearchVandeusen, E. A. & Peritore, N. R., 2025, Coresource 4. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, p. 53-88 36 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
The Status of LGBTQ+ Community in the Realm of Sport Marketing: Bridging Inclusion and Consumer EngagementKang, P. & Hussain, U., Jan 1 2025, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Global Sport Community. Taylor and Francis, p. 197-213 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SPORTS AND RECREATIONChun, Y. & Kang, P., Jan 1 2025, Technology, Sport and Recreation. Taylor and Francis, p. 61-85 25 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
Teaching sport, exercise, and performance psychology content and concepts through a culturally responsive lens.Bennett, H. R., Maurice, S. & Perkins-Ball, A., 2025, Equitable and innovative teaching practices for sport, exercise, and performance psychology educators.. Shipherd, A. M. & Coumbe-Lilley, J. E. (eds.). New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, p. 89-101 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
The Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Circulating Lipids in FirefightersHolland-Winkler, A. M., Ruiz Ramie, J. J., Moore, A. R. & Kohler, A. A., 2025, In: Lipidology. 2, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Features of Positive and Sport-based Youth DevelopmentMartinek, T., Pinkerton, B., Girginov, V. (Editor) & Marttinen, R. (Editor), Jun 28 2024, Features of Positive and Sport-based Youth Development. RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
Find Yourself a Permanent Hype Squad: Professional Reflections for Cultivating Positive Graduate School ExperiencesHauff, C., Powell, S. M., Bennett, H., Stewart, J., Salzgeber, A. & Jewell, S., Jan 2 2024, In: International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 8, 1, p. 50-62Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Punching up the Fun: A Comparison of Enjoyment and In-Task Valance in Virtual Reality Boxing and Treadmill RunningGreene, D. R. & Rougeau, K. M., 2024, In: Psychology International. 6, 4, p. 842-854Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Get Fit! With Math and Lit: A Pilot Program of Physical Activity, Mathematics, and Literacy with Middle Grades Students through Culturally Relevant PedagogyCraddock, C. & Pinkerton, B., 2024, In: Current Issues in Middle Level Education. 28, 1, p. 1-11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
The fidelity of integrating TPSR and culturally relevant pedagogy through physical activity in educational contextsMines, E., Craddock, C. L. & Pinkerton, B. B., 2024, In: Journal of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. 4, 2, p. 59-72Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
African American women's willingness to participate in online health communities during COVID-19.James, D. C. S., Kang, P. & McQueen, D., May 1 2023, In: Telemedicine and e-Health. 29, 5, p. 657-664 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Crank it up: Utilizing exercise to combat acute fatigue and pain in individuals with probable posttraumatic stress disorder.Greene, D. R., Greene, C. L. & Petruzzello, S. J., 2023, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 12, 4, p. 229-240Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Symptom Severity from Posttraumatic Stress is Not Correlated to C-reactive Protein Level or Altered by Ketone Salt SupplementationGilmore, L., Nagy A, Y., Waller, J., Nalloor, R., Wieder, M. & Holland-Winkler, A., 2023, In: Romanian Journal of Military Medicine. 126, 4, p. 391-397Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Strategies to Improve Physiological and Psychological Components of Resiliency in FirefightersHolland-Winkler, A. M., Hamil, B. K., Greene, D. R. & Kohler, A. A., 2023, In: Physiologia. 3, 4, p. 611-626Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
New Day, New Game: Examining Consumer Needs in Daily Fantasy Sports.Sears, J., Kang, P., Ko, Y. J. & Lee, J. S., Dec 1 2022, In: Sport Marketing Quarterly. 31, 4, p. 255-264 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
"CrossFit Has Proven You Can Be Muscular and Still Be Feminine": Exploring Comparative Practices Within CrossFit.Bennett, H., Hauff, C., Gipson, C. & Malcom, N., Sep 1 2022, In: Journal of Sport Behavior. 45, 3, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
The Mentorship Maze: Navigating the Undergraduate-Researcher QuandaryBennett, H., Peritore, N. & Holland-Winkler, A. M., Jul 3 2022, In: International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 6, 3, p. 151-159Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Bump Set Spike: Recreational Volleyball to Lift Affect and Enjoyment.Greene, D. R., Mar 1 2022, In: Journal of Sport Behavior. 45, 1, p. 42-51 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
A Qualitative Exploration of Social Media Consumption and Use Among Everyday Women Who Participate in CrossFitGipson, C., Malcom, N. L., Hauff, C., Bennett, H. R. & Mallhi, A. K., 2022, In: Research Directs in Health Sciences. 2, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Anaerobic, aerobic, and cognitive outcomes are similar after supplementing with exogenous ketone salts and a sports drinkQazi, A. S., Moore, A. R. & Holland, A. M., 2022, In: International Journal of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. 1, 1, p. 101-121Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Barriers and Motivators to Participating in Online Weight Management Communities among African American Women.James, D., Kang, P., Facey, J., Toro, M., Walker, N., Higgins, S. & Cineus, B., Sep 2 2021, In: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 121Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Chapter 13: Badass CrossFit Women; Redefining Traditional Femininity, One Handstand Push-Up at a TimeHauff, C., Gipson, C., Bennett, H. & Malcom, N. L., Nov 18 2020, Sportswomen’s Apparel in the United States. New Femininities in Digital, Physical and Sporting Cultures. Fuller, L. K. (ed.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 231-248 Chapter 14. (Sportswomen’s Apparel in the United States).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
Impact of Acute Tennis Activity on Executive Function in Tennis-Naïve ChildrenMoore, A., Darracott, C. R., Eunice, J. & Harris, P., Sep 1 2020, In: Reading Improvement. 57, 3, p. 131-138 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Shaping the physical activity behavior of those diagnosed with cancerPinto, B. M., Kindred, M. M. & Grimmett, C., Jan 1 2020, Exercise Oncology: Prescribing Physical Activity Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis. Schmitz, K. H. (ed.). Cham: SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review |