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Dr Michael McGuiganBPhEd (Hons), PhD, CSCS, *D
Power Scientist
Phone: 021 670 131
mikem@nzasni.org.nz
Sport Performance Research Institute New Zealand
Areas of Research and Areas Supervised
Strength and power development
Assessment and monitoring of power in high performance athletes
Current Research Projects
- Methods for assessing, monitoring and improving athletic performance (with PhD student Travis McMaster, Canada)
- Time-Motion analysis of the sport of Bike Motocross (with Masters student, John Cowell, USA).
- The reliability and validity of a continuum strength assessment to rowing performance (with Masters student Trent Lawton, Aus)
- Understanding and Optimising Force Production for Performance in Team Sport Athletes (with PhD student Caleb Dobson, NZ)
- The role of testosterone fluctuations on performance and muscle growth (with PhD student Jessica Dent, NZ)
- Daniel Galvão (2006): Resistance exercise in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
- Stuart Cormack (2008): Neuromuscular fatigue and endocrine responses in elite Australian Rules football players
- Dale Chapman (2008): Factors affecting the magnitude of exercise-induced muscle damage: relevance of contraction velocity
- Jeremy Sheppard (2008): The competitive, physiological and trainable aspects of vertical jump performance: a series of studies on the strength and conditioning of volleyball players
- Melissa Tatasciore (2008): The effect of different resistance training interventions in overweight and obese children
- Prue Cormie (2009): A series of investigations into the effect of strength level on muscular power in athletic movements
- Weipeng Teo (2009): The effects of circadian rhythmicity of salivary cortisol and testosterone on maximal isometric force, maximal dynamic force production and power output
- Sophia Nimphius (2009): Performance characteristics of elite softball players: Changes and determinants of performance related to the lower body
- Abdulaziz Aldayel (2010): Comparison of acute physiological effects between alternating current and pulsed current electrical muscle stimulation
Awards
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Editorial Excellence Award 2010 National Strength and Conditioning Association Outstanding Young Investigator Award 2007
Relevant Links
Section Editor Resistance/Strength Training for Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Associate Editor, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Associate Editor, Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Research Summary
The majority of my research has been in the areas of strength and power development and monitoring of training in athletes. I have also conducted research projects on the use of resistance training for special populations such as children and older adults.
I have published a number of research articles on the use of session rating of perceived exertion as a monitoring tool for athletes and other populations. As part of my role as Power Scientist with the NZ Academy of Sport, my current research looks specifically at the development, assessment and monitoring of power in high performance athletes.
Selected Publications
Conference Proceedings (2010 only):
- Whitehead, MT, Scheett, TP., and McGuigan, MR. The effects of separate plyometric, sprint/resistance, and resistance training on high and low speed muscular strength. National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference, Orlando, Florida 15-17 July 2010.
- McGuigan, M.R. Optimisation of Strength in Childhood. International Conference of Physical Education and Sports Science. Singapore 25-28 May 2010.
Invited Speaker Presentations (2010 only):
- Cormack, S. and McGuigan, M.R. Data analysis and presentation for strength and conditioning coaches. Australian Strength and Conditioning Conference, Gold Coast, 13 November.
- McGuigan, M.R. Monitoring of strength and power in high performance athletes. National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference, Orlando, Florida 16 July.
- McGuigan, M.R. Monitoring and assessment of strength and power in high performance athletes. United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Conference. Milton Keynes, UK. June 4-6.
Peer Reviewed Articles (2010 only):
- McLean, B.D., Coutts, A.J., Kelly, V., McGuigan, M.R., and Cormack, S. (2010). Neuromuscular, endocrine and perceptual fatigue responses during different length between-match microcycles in professional rugby league players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 5(3): 367-383.
- Aldayel AA, Jubeau M, McGuigan MR, Nosaka K. (2010). Comparison between alternating and pulsed electrical muscle stimulation for muscle and systemic acute responses. Journal of Applied Physiology. 109: 735-744.
- McGuigan, M.R., Newton, M.J., Winchester, J.B., and Nelson, A.G. (2010). Relationship between isometric and dynamic strength in recreationally trained men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(9): 2570-2573.
- McMaster, T, Cronin, J., and McGuigan, M.R. (2010). Quantification of rubber and chain based resistance modes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(8): 2056-2064.
- Nimphius, S., McGuigan, M.R., and Newton, R.U. (2010). Relationship between strength, power, speed and change of direction in female softball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(4): 885-895.
- Cormie, P., McGuigan, M.R., and Newton, R.U. (2010). Adaptations in athletic performance following ballistic power vs. strength training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 42(8): 1582-1598.
- Cormie, P., McGuigan, M.R., and Newton, R.U. (2010). Influence of strength on the magnitude and mechanisms of adaptation to power training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 42(8): 1566-1581.
- Kraemer WJ, Joseph MF, Volek JS, Hoffman JR, Ratamess NA, Newton RU, Fragala MS, French DN, Rubin MA, Scheett TP, McGuigan MR, Thomas GA, Gomez AL, Häkkinen K, Maresh CM. (2010). Endogenous Opioid Peptide Responses to Opioid and Anti-Inflammatory Medications Following Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage. Peptides. 31(1): 88-93.
- Aldayel, A., Jubeau, M., McGuigan, M.R., and Nosaka, K. (2010). Less indication of muscle damage in the second than initial electrical muscle stimulation bout consisting of isometric contractions of the knee extensors. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 108(4): 709-17.
Last updated: 08 Nov 2010 3:15pm