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EDUCATION
Ph.D. | Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology) | University of Georgia |
M.A. | Physical Education (Exercise Science) | Central Michigan University |
B.S. | Kinesiology | University of North Texas |
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HIGHLIGHTED PUBLICATIONS
* Represents senior author with student co-investigator
- Nickerson BS, Fedewa MV, Cicone ZS, Esco MR. The relative accuracy of skinfolds compared to four-compartment estimates of body composition. Clin Nutr. 2019. S0261-5614(19) 30191-8. [Epub ahead of print] doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.04.018
- 2018 Journal Impact Factor: 6.402
- *Cicone ZS, Holmes CJ, Fedewa MV, MacDonald HV, Esco MR. Age-based prediction of maximal heart rate in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2019. 90(3), 417-28. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1615605
- 2018 Journal Impact Factor: 2.032
- Esco MR, Fedewa MV, Freeborn TJ, Moon JR, Wingo JE, Cicone ZS, Holmes CJ, Hornikel B, Welborn BA. Agreement between supine and standing bioimpedance spectroscopy devices and dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry for body composition determination. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2019. 39(5), 355-61. doi: 10.1111/cpf.12585
- 2018 Journal Impact Factor: 2.273
- Fedewa MV, Bentley JL, Higgins S, Kindler JM, Esco MR, MacDonald HV. Celiac disease and bone health in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Dens. 2019 (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 3.02
- Contribution Level: 65%
- *Dobbs, WC, Esco MR, Fedewa MV, MacDonald HV, Cicone ZS, Holmes CJ. The validity of portable field-based heart rate variability devices: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sports Med. 2019. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.83
- Contribution Level: 35%
- Snarr RL, Tolusso DV, Hallmark AV, Early RL, Higginotham JC, Fedewa MV, Bishop PA, Esco MR. Comparison of lactate and electromyographical thresholds after an exercise bout.J StrengthCond Res.2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- Contribution Level: 15%
- Fedewa MV, Russell AR, Nickerson BS, Fedewa MP, Myrick J, Esco MR. Relative accuracy of body adiposity index and relative fat mass in participants with and without Down Syndrome. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor:3.057
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Esco MR, Fedewa MV, Sinelnikov O, Sekulic D, Cicone Z, Holmes C. Field-based performance tests are related to body fat percentage and fat-free-mass, but not body mass index, in youth soccer players. Sports. 2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: None
- Contribution Level: 30%
- Fedewa MV, Spencer S, Williams TD, Becker ZE, Fuqua CA. The effect of branch-chain amino acid supplementation on delayed-onset muscle soreness during resistance training. Int J Vitam Nutr Res.2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 0.77
- Contribution Level: 75%
- *Dobbs WC, Tolusso DV, Fedewa MV, Esco MR. The effect of post activation potentiation on explosive vertical jump: A systematic review and meta-analysis.J StrengthCond Res.2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- Contribution Level: 40%
- Fedewa MV, Hathaway ED, Ward-RitaccoCL, Williams TD, Dobbs WC. Effect of chronic exercise training on plasma leptin: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Sports Med. 2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.83
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Fedewa MV, Esco MR, Nickerson BS. Associations of body adiposity index, waist circumference, and body mass index in young adults. Clin Nutr. 2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 4.55
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Esco MR, Williford HN, Flatt AA, Freeborn T, Nakamura FY, Fedewa MV. Authorsâ Replay to Medeiros et al.: âMake it easier! Evaluation of the âvagal-sympathetic effectâ in different conditions with R-R intervals monitoring. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.13
- Contribution Level: 30%
- Flatt AA, Esco MR, Allen JR, Robinson JB, Early RL, Fedewa MV, Bragg A, Keith CM, Wingo JE. Cardiac-autonomic responses to in-season training among division-1 college football players. J StrengthCond Res.2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- Contribution Level: 15%
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- *Williams TD, Tolusso DV, Fedewa MV, Esco MR. Authorâs reply to Nunes et al.: Comment on: âComparison of periodized and non-periodized resistance training on maximal strength: a meta-analysis.âSports Med. 2018; 1-2. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0822-z
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.83
- Contribution Level: 30%
- Esco MR, NickersonBS, Fedewa MV, Moon JR, Snarr RL. A novel method of utilizing skinfolds and bioimpedance for determining body fat percentage via a field-based three-compartment model. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 3.06
- Contribution Level: 15%
- Flatt AA, Esco MR, Allen JR, Robinson JB, Early RL, Fedewa MV, Bragg A, Keith CM, Wingo JE. Heart rate variability and training load among NCAA division-1 college football players throughout spring camp. J StrengthCond Res.2017. (Accepted, in Press).
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- Contribution Level: 15%
- Fedewa MV, Hathaway ED, Higgins S, Forehand RL,Schmidt MD, Evans EM. Moderate, but not vigorous, intensity exercise training reduces C-reactive protein.Acta Cardiol. 2017. (Accepted, In Press). doi: 10.1080/00015385.2017.1364832.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 0.81
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Hathaway ED, Fedewa MV. Role of behavioral economics in understanding and working with clients. ACSMS Health Fit J. 2017; 21(5), 16-20.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 0.57
- Contribution Level: 40%
- Fedewa MV, MacDonald HV, Hathaway ED, Williams, TD, Schmidt MD. Authorâs reply to Paravidino et al.: Comment on: âEffect of exercise training on non-exercise physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsâ Sports Med. 2017; 47(10), 231-4. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0756-5.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.83
- Contribution Level: 75%
- *Williams TD, Tolusso DV, Fedewa MV, Esco MR. Comparison of periodized and non-periodized resistance training and maximal strength: a meta-analysis.Sports Med. 2017; 1-18. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0734-y.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.83
- Contribution Level: 40%
- Fedewa MV, Hathaway ED, Higgins S, Forehand RL,Das BM, Schmidt MD, Evans EM. Interactive associations of physical activity, adiposity, and oral contraceptive use on C-reactive protein levels in young women. Women Health. 2017; 1-16. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2017.1292341.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 1.44
- Contribution Level: 80%
- Fedewa MV, Hathaway ED, Williams, TD, Schmidt MD. Effect of exercise training on non-exercise activity thermogenesis and non-exercise physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sports Med. 2017; 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0649-z.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.83
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Nickerson BS, Esco MR, Bishop PA, Schumacker RE, Richardson MT, Fedewa MV, Wingo JE, Wellborn BA. Impact of measured vs. predicted residual lung volume on body fat percentage via underwater weighing and four-compartment model. J StrengthCond Res.2016.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- Contribution Level: 15%
- Nickerson BS, Esco MR, Bishop PA, Schumacker RE, Richardson MT, Fedewa MV, Wingo JE, Welborn BA. Validity of selected bioimpedance equations for estimating body composition in men and women: a four-compartment model comparison. J StrengthCond Res. 2016; 31(7), 1963-72. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001648.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- Contribution Level: 15%
- Nickerson BS, Esco MR, Bishop PA, Schumacker RE, Richardson MT, Fedewa MV, Wingo JE, Welborn BA. Validity of BMI-based body fat equations in men and women: a four-compartment model comparison. J StrengthCond Res. 2016; doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001774.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.06
- Contribution Level: 15%
- Fedewa MV, Hathaway ED, Ward-RitaccoCL. Effect of exercise training on C-reactive protein: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials. Br J Sport Med. 2016. 51(8), 1-8. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-095999.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.55
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Higgins S, Fedewa MV, Hathaway ED, Schmidt MD, Evans EM. Sprint interval and moderate-intensity cycling training differentially affect adiposity and fitness in overweight women. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016; 41(11), 1177-83. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2016-0240
2016 Journal Impact Factor: 2.02- Contribution Level: 30%
- Fedewa MV, Das BM, Dishman RK, Evans EM. Change in weight and adiposity in college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Prev Med 2014; 47:641-652. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.07.035
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 4.21
- Contribution Level: 80%
- Fedewa MV, Das BM, Evans EM. Health and wealth: area-level socioeconomic status, adiposity, physical activity, and inflammation in young adults. Prev Chronic Dis. 2014;11:E130.
doi: 10.5888/pcd11.140090.- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 1.80
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Fedewa MV, Gist NH, Evans EM, Dishman RK. Exercise and insulin resistance in youth: a meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 2014;133(1):e163-74.
doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-2718.- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 5.71
- Contribution Level: 75%
- Gist NH, Fedewa MV, Dishman RK, Cureton KJ. Sprint interval training effects on aerobic capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Med. 2014; 44(2):269-279.doi: 10.1007/s40279-013-0115-0.
- 2016 Journal Impact Factor: 6.83
- Contribution Level: 40%
Podcast Appearances
TIPS WITH TONI – S01:E215: BMI IS BOGUS WITH MIKE FEDEWA, PHD, CO-CREATOR OF THE MADE HEALTH FITNESS APP
FIT2BTIDE – S05.E10: BODY COMPOSITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
RADIO CADE – S01.E103: THE SCALE ISN’T TELLING YOU THE FULL TRUTH, TRUST YOUR SMARTPHONE INSTEAD
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BIOGRAPHY
âDeep in the Heart of Dixie, the Body Composition Assessment Laboratory team examines the effects of physical activity and exercise on body composition, particularly among individuals affected by overweight and obesity.
I am tinkering away trying to understand the mechanisms that link exercise to improvements in body composition and cardiovascular health, and to understand how exercise can be tailored to the individual in order to âmaximize the effectiveness of training.
Our lab uses a number of different tools and techniques as part of our ongoing research studies, which include: Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA), Air Displacement Plethysmography (BodPod), Magic, Hydrodensitometry (Underwater Weighing), Hopes, Bioelectrical Impedance Assessment and Spectroscopy (BIA/BIS), Dreams, Digital Image Analysis, Anthropometric Measurements (Skinfold Thickness, Circumference and Girth, and Body Mass Index), and crossing our fingers.