Articles

Cook, M. D., Shan, Y. and Willems, M. E. T. (2024) Effects of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on exercising substrate utilisation and post exercise blood pressure in males and females. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. pp. 1-31. ISSN 1543-2742 (In Press)

Delfan, M., Behzadi, N., Juybari, R., Daneshyar, S., Saeidi, A., Willems, M. E. T., Hackney, A., Laher, I. and Zouhal, H.et al (2024) Adipokine modulation in obesity: evaluating the integrative impact of chlorella vulgaris supplementation and interval resistance training in obese males. Journal of Functional Foods, 119 (106315). pp. 1-7. ISSN 1756-4646

Willems, M. E. T., Spurr, T. J., Lacey, J. and Briggs, A. R.et al (2024) Beneficial Physiological and Metabolic Effects with Acute Intake of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract during 4 h of Indoor Cycling in a Male Ironman Athlete: A Case Study. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9 (3). p. 141. ISSN 2411-5142

Delfan, M., Radkia, F., Juybari, R., Daneshyar, S., Willems, M. E. T., Saeidi, A., Hackney, A., Laher, I. and Zouhal, H.et al (2024) Unveiling the effects of interval resistance training and chlorella vulgaris supplementation on meteorin-like protein and oxidative stress in obese men. Current developments in nutrition, 8 (9). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2475-2991

Willems, M. E. T., Bray, P. W., Bassett, H., Spurr, T. J. and West, A. T.et al (2024) Effects of CurraNZ, a New Zealand blackcurrant extract during 1 hour of treadmill running in female and male Marathon des Sables Athletes in hot conditions: two case studies. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9 (2). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2411-5142

Copettia, C. L. K., Diefenthaeler, F., Lanferdini, F. J., Dambrós, B. F., Marques, B. S., da Silva, E. L., Vieira, F. G. K., Willems, M. E. T. and Di Pietro, P. F.et al (2024) Juçara (Euterpe edulis Martius) improves time-to-exhaustion cycling performance and increased reduced glutathione: A randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover, and triple-blind study. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme, 49 (7). pp. 933-942. ISSN 1715-5320

Conrad, N., Heckler, E., Lee, B. J., Hill, G., Flood, T. R., Wheeler, L., Costello, R., Walker, E. F., Gillum, T., Willems, M. E. T. and Kuennen, M.R.et al (2024) New Zealand blackcurrant extract modulates the heat shock response in men during exercise in hot ambient conditions. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124 (8). pp. 2315-2328. ISSN 1439-6319

Gault, M. L. and Willems, M. E. T. (2024) Full familiarisation is not required for the Self-Paced 1 km treadmill walk to predict peak oxygen uptake in phase IV cardiac patients. Clinics and Practice, 14 (1). pp. 327-336. ISSN 2039-7283

Willems, M. E. T. and Foster, C. (2024) Effects of Matcha green tea on heart rate variability and physiological and metabolic responses in young adult female. Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals, 3 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2771-5604

Khobkun, F., Sukwiboon, R., Ramyarangsi, P., Willems, M. E. T. and Ajjimaporn, A.et al (2023) Recovery effects of foam rolling on psychophysiological responses in Thai national male ice hockey players. International journal of exercise science, 16 (17). pp. 1191-1204. ISSN 1939-795X

Willems, M. E. T., Bilgic, P., Montanari, S. and Sahin, A.et al (2023) Two weeks daily intake of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract enhances whole-body fat oxidation during supine rest in healthy males. Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals, 2 (8). pp. 30-40. ISSN 2771-5604

Chen, P., Ajjimaporn, A., Nana, A., Yang, A.-L., Willems, M. E. T. and Chaunchaiyakul, R.et al (2023) Isocaloric Supplements of Whey Protein and Carbohydrate on Responses of Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Systems and Blood Glucose Levels during Acute Progressive Exhaustive Exercises. Journal of Exercise Physiology, 26 (3). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1097-9751

Montanari, S., Blacker, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2023) Acute Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cycling Time-Trial Are Performance Dependent in Endurance-Trained Cyclists: A Home-Based Study. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 11 (5). p. 93. ISSN 2075-4663

Spooner, T., West, A. T. and Willems, M. E. T. (2023) Effect of Substitution Time on Physical, Technical and Cognitive Performance in Sub-Elite Male Field Hockey Players. International journal of exercise science, 16 (6). pp. 497-512. ISSN 1939-795X

Spannagl, B. J., Willems, M. E. T. and West, A. T. (2023) Effects Of A Head-Cooling Cap On 5-Km Running Performance In The Heat. International journal of exercise science, 16 (6). pp. 193-204. ISSN 1939-795X

Green, R., West, A. T. and Willems, M. E. T. (2023) Notational Analysis and Physiological and Metabolic Responses of Male Junior Badminton Match Play. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 11 (2). p. 35. ISSN 2075-4663

Willems, M. E. T. and Briggs, A. (2022) Running-induced metabolic and physiological responses using New Zealand blackcurrant extract in a male ultra-endurance runner: A case study. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 7 (104). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2411-5142

Burnett, P. and Willems, M. E. T. (2022) Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Sequential Performance Testing in Male Rugby Union Players. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 10 (125). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2075-4663

Lee, B. J., Flood, T. R., Hiles, A., Walker, E. F., Wheeler, L., Ashdown, K., Willems, M. E. T., Costello, R., Greisler, L., Romano, P., Hill, G. and Kuennen, M.R.et al (2022) Anthocyanin-rich blackcurrant extract preserves gastrointestinal barrier permeability and reduces enterocyte damage but has no effect on microbial translocation and inflammation after exertional heat stress. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 32 (4). pp. 265-274. ISSN 1543-2742

Cook, M. D., Dunne, A., Bosworth, M. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2022) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Force Steadiness of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle during Sustained Submaximal Isometric Contraction. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 7 (2). p. 44. ISSN 2411-5142

Ajjimaporn, A., Khemtong, C. and Willems, M. E. T. (2022) Body composition and physical fitness improve after 8 weeks of high-intensity circuit training using body weight in obese women. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. ISSN 0022-4707

Willems, M. E. T. (2022) Anthocyanin-Rich New Zealand Blackcurrant: Implications for Health. Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech, 33 (1). pp. 38-41. ISSN 1722-6996

Willems, M. E. T., Banic, M., Cadden, R. and Barnett, L.et al (2022) Enhanced walking-induced fat oxidation by New Zealand blackcurrant extract is body composition-dependent in recreationally active adult females. Nutrients, 14 (7). p. 1475. ISSN 2072-6643

Willems, M. E. T. and Blacker, S. D. (2022) Anthocyanin-Rich Supplementation: Emerging Evidence of Strong Potential for Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2296-861X

Sahin, A., Bilgic, P., Montanari, S. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2022) Daily and not every-other-day intake of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract alters substrate oxidation during moderate-intensity walking in adult males. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 19 (1). pp. 49-61. ISSN 1939-0211

Sahin, A., Bilgic, P., Montanari, S. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2021) Intake duration of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract affects cardiovascular responses during moderate-intensity walking but not at rest. Journal of Dietary Supplements. pp. 1-16. ISSN 1939-0211

Miraftabi, H., Avazpoor, Z., Berjisian, E., Sarshin, A., Rezaei, S., Domínguez, R., Reale, R., Franchini, E., Samanipour, M.H., Koozehchian, M.S., Willems, M. E. T., Rafiei, R. and Naderi, A.et al (2021) Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Aerobic and Anaerobic Performances of Trained Male Taekwondo Athletes: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (19). ISSN 1660-4601

Cook, M. D., Dunne, A., Bosworth, M. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2021) Effect of Intake Duration of Anthocyanin-rich New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cardiovascular Responses and Femoral Artery Diameter during Sustained Submaximal Isometric Contraction. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 20 (1). pp. 15-27. ISSN 1939-0211

Omam, M., Willems, M. E. T. and Ebrahimi, M. (2021) Evaluation of Milk Consumption after Resistance Training on the Glycemic Control and Irisin Levels of Type II Diabetic Men: A Quasi-experimental Study. Journal of Nutrition Fasting and Health, 9 (2). pp. 146-151. ISSN 2345-2587

Costello, R., Keane, K., Lee, B. J., Willems, M. E. T., Myers, S. D., Myers, F., Lewis, N. A. and Blacker, S. D.et al (2021) Plasma uptake of selected phenolic acids following New Zealand blackcurrant extract supplementation in humans. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 19 (5). pp. 672-688. ISSN 1939-0211

Willems, M. E. T., Todaka, M., Banic, M., Cook, M. D. and Sekine, Y.et al (2021) Intake of New Zealand blackcurrant powder affects skin-borne volatile organic compounds in middle-aged and older adults. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 19 (5). pp. 603-620. ISSN 1939-0211

Fryer, S., Giles, D., Bird, E. L., Stone, K., Paterson, C., Balas, J., Willems, M. E. T., Potter, J. A. and Perkins, I.et al (2020) New Zealand blackcurrant extract enhances muscle oxygenation during repeated intermittent forearm muscle contractions in advanced and elite rock climbers. European Journal of Sport Science, 21 (9). pp. 1290-1298. ISSN 1746-1391

Montanari, S., Sahin, A., Lee, B. J., Blacker, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2020) No effects of different doses of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on cardiovascular responses during rest and submaximal exercise across a week in trained male cyclists. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 12. pp. 1-7. ISSN 1526-484X

Willems, M. E. T., Bradley, M., Blacker, S. D. and Perkins, I.et al (2020) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Isometric Contraction-Induced Fatigue and Recovery: Potential Muscle-Fiber Specific Effects. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 8 (10). ISSN 2075-4663

Willems, M. E. T., Fry, H. L., Belding, M. A. and Kaviani, M.et al (2020) Three Weeks Daily Intake of Matcha Green Tea Powder Affects Substrate Oxidation during Moderate-Intensity Exercise in Females. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 18 (5). pp. 566-576. ISSN 1939-0211

Montanari, S., Sahin, A., Lee, B. J., Blacker, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2020) No Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Physiological and Performance Responses in Trained Male Cyclists Undertaking Repeated Testing across a Week Period. Sports, 8 (8). ISSN 2075-4663

Sahin, A., Bilgic, P., Montanari, S. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2020) Intake duration of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract affects metabolic responses during moderate intensity walking exercise in adult males. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 18 (4). pp. 406-417. ISSN 1939-0211

Costello, R., Willems, M. E. T., Myers, S. D., Myers, F., Lewis, N. A., Lee, B. J. and Blacker, S. D.et al (2020) No Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Recovery of Muscle Damage Following Running a Half-Marathon. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 30 (4). pp. 287-294. ISSN 1526-484X

Fryer, S., Perkins, I., Paterson, C., Gloucester, C., Willems, M. E. T. and Potter, J. A.et al (2020) New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract Enhances Muscle Oxygenation During Forearm Exercise in Intermediate-Level Rock Climbers. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 30 (4). pp. 258-263. ISSN 1526-484X

Okamoto, T., Hashimoto, Y., Kobayashi, R., Nakazato, K. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2020) Effects of blackcurrant extract on arterial functions in older adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, 42 (7). pp. 640-647. ISSN 1064-1963

Hiles, A., Flood, T. R., Lee, B. J., Wheeler, L., Costello, R., Walker, E. F., Ashdown, K., Kuennen, M.R. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2020) Dietary supplementation with New Zealand blackcurrant extract enhances fat oxidation during submaximal exercise in the heat. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23 (10). pp. 908-912. ISSN 1440-2440

Potter, J. A., Hodgson, C. I., Broadhurst, M., Howell, L., Gilbert, J., Willems, M. E. T. and Perkins, I.et al (2019) Effects of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on sport climbing performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology. pp. 1-9. ISSN 1439-6319

Cook, M. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2019) Dietary Anthocyanins: A Review of the Exercise Performance Effects and Related Physiological Responses. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29 (3). pp. 322-330. ISSN 1543-2742

Willems, M. E. T., Sahin, A., Berendsen, T. and Cook, M. D.et al (2019) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Cycling Performance and Substrate Oxidation in Normobaric Hypoxia in Trained Cyclists. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 7 (3). ISSN 2075-4663

Willems, M. E. T., Parktin, N., Widjaja, W. and Ajjimaporn, A.et al (2018) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Physiological Responses at Rest and during Brisk Walking in Southeast Asian Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study. Nutrients, 10(11) (1732). ISSN 2072-6643

Negaresh, R., Del Coso, J., Mokhtarzade, M., Lima-Silva, A., Baker, J., Willems, M. E. T., Talebvand, S., Khodadoost, M. and Farhani, F.et al (2018) Effects of different dosages of caffeine administration on wrestling performance during a simulated tournament. European Journal of Sport Science. pp. 1-9. ISSN 1746-1391

Willems, M. E. T. (2018) Can you enhance exercise-induced fat oxidation with green tea drinking? Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech, 29 (4). ISSN 1722-6996

Strauss, J., Willems, M. E. T. and Shephard, S. (2018) New Zealand blackcurrant extract enhances fat oxidation during prolonged cycling in endurance-trained females. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118 (6). pp. 1265-1272. ISSN 1439-6319

Willems, M. E. T., Sahin, A. and Cook, M. D. (2018) Matcha green tea drinks enhance fat oxidation during brisk walking in females. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 28 (5). pp. 536-541. ISSN 1543-2742

Kaya, F., Bicer, B., Yuktasir, B., Willems, M. E. T. and Yildiz, N.et al (2018) The Effects of Two Different Stretching Programs on Balance Control and Motor Neuron Excitability. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 6 (5). pp. 85-91. ISSN 2324-805X

Gavin, J. P., Myers, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2018) Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses after exercise-induced muscle damage: the influence of lowered glycogen. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 58 (3). pp. 332-340. ISSN 0022-4707

Gault, M. L. and Willems, M. E. T. (2017) The metabolic equivalents of one-mile walking by older adults; implications for health promotion. Health promotion perspectives, 7 (4). pp. 216-222. ISSN 2228-6497

Godwin, C., Cook, M. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2017) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Performance during the Running Based Anaerobic Sprint Test in Trained Youth and Recreationally Active Male Football Players. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 5 (3). ISSN 2075-4663

Willems, M. E. T., Silva, J. D. S., Cook, M. D. and Blacker, S. D.et al (2017) Beneficial effects on fasting insulin and postprandial responses through 7-day intake of New Zealand blackcurrant powder. Journal of Functional Foods in Health and Disease, 7 (7). pp. 483-493. ISSN 2160-3855

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Gault, M. L., Edwards, V. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2017) Dose effects of New Zealand blackcurrant on substrate oxidation and physiological responses during prolonged cycling. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (6). pp. 1207-1216. ISSN 1439-6319

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Gault, M. L. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2017) Blackcurrant Alters Physiological Responses and Femoral Artery Diameter during Sustained Isometric Contraction. Nutrients, 9 (6). p. 556. ISSN 2072-6643

Murphy, C. A., Cook, M. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2017) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Repeated Cycling Time Trial Performance. Sports (Basel, Switzerland), 5 (2). ISSN 2075-4663

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Gault, M. L., Edwards, V. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2017) Cardiovascular Function during Supine Rest in Endurance Trained Males with New Zealand Blackcurrant: A Dose-Response Study. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 117 (2). pp. 247-254. ISSN 1439-6319

Ozmen, T., Gunes, G., Dogan, H., Ucar, I. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2017) The effect of kinesio taping versus stretching techniques on muscle soreness, and flexibility during recovery from nordic hamstring exercise. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 21 (1). pp. 41-47. ISSN 1360-8592

Naderi, A., de Oliviera, E. P., Ziegenfuss, T. N. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2016) Timing, optimal dose and intake duration of dietary supplements with evidence-based uses in sports nutrition. Journal of Exercise Nutrition & Biochemistry, 20 (4). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2233-6842

Willems, M. E. T. (2016) Blackcurrant intake: making headway as an ergogenic aid! The Sport and Exercise Scientist, Winter (50).

Naderi, A., Sadeghi, M., Sarshin, A., Imanipour, V., Nazeri, S., Farkhayi, F. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2016) Muscle carnosine concentration with the co-ingestion of carbohydrate with β-alanine in male rats. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 14 (4). pp. 373-379. ISSN 1939-0211

Naderi, A., Earnest, C. P., Lowery, R. P., Wilson, J. M. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2016) Co-ingestion of nutritional ergogenic aids and high intensity exercise performance. Sports Medicine, 46 (10). pp. 1407-1418. ISSN 1179-2035

Willems, M. E. T., Cousins, L., Williams, D. and Blacker, S. D.et al (2016) Beneficial Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract on Maximal Sprint Speed during the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test. Sports, 4 (3). ISSN 2075-4663

Gavin, J. P., Myers, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2016) Effect of eccentric exercise with reduced muscle glycogen on plasma interleukin-6 and neuromuscular responses of m. quadriceps femoris. Journal of Applied Physiology, 121 (1). pp. 173-184. ISSN 1522-1601

Kulaksız, T. N., Kosar, S. N., Bulut, S., Guzel, Y., Willems, M. E. T., Hazir, T. and Turnagol, H. H.et al (2016) Mouth Rinsing with Maltodextrin Solutions Fails to Improve Time Trial Endurance Cycling Performance in Recreational Athletes. Nutrients, 8 (5). p. 269. ISSN 2072-6643

Sozbir, K., Willems, M. E. T., Tiryaki- Sonmez, G. and Ragauska, P.et al (2016) Acute effects of contract-relax PNF and static stretching on flexibility, jump performance and EMG activities: A case study. Biology of Exercise, 12 (1). pp. 33-55. ISSN 1791-325X

Ozmen, T., Aydogmus, M., Dogan, H., Acar, D., Zoroglu, T. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2016) The effect of kinesio taping® on muscle pain, sprint performance and flexibility in recovery from squat exercise in young adult women. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 25 (1). pp. 7-12. ISSN 1056-6716

Naderi, A., Far, A., Willems, M. E. T. and Sadeghi, M.et al (2016) Effect of Four Weeks of β-alanine Supplementation on Muscle Carnosine and Blood Serum Lactate during Exercise in Male Rats. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 13 (5). pp. 487-494. ISSN 1939-0211

Gavin, J. P., Myers, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2015) The accumulative effect of concentric-biased and eccentric-biased exercise on cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses to subsequent low-intensity exercise: a preliminary study. Journal of Human Kinetics, 49 (1). pp. 131-140. ISSN 1640-5544

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Blacker, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2015) New Zealand blackcurrant extract improves cycling performance and fat oxidation in cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 115 (11). pp. 2357-2365. ISSN 1439-6319

Perkins, I., Vine, S., Blacker, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2015) New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract Improves High-intensity Intermittent Running. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 (5). pp. 487-493. ISSN 1526-484X

Willems, M. E. T., Myers, S. D., Gault, M. L. and Cook, M. D.et al (2015) Beneficial physiological effects with blackcurrant intake in endurance athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 (4). pp. 367-374. ISSN 1543-2742

McGuire, S. and Willems, M. E. T. (2015) Physiological Responses During Multiplay Exergaming in Young Adult Males are Game-Dependent. Journal of Human Kinetics, 46. pp. 263-271. ISSN 1640-5544

Gallagher, C. A., Willems, M. E. T., Lewis, M. P. and Myers, S. D.et al (2015) The Application of Maximal Heart Rate Predictive Equations in Hypoxic Conditions. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 115 (2). pp. 277-284. ISSN 1439-6319

Gavin, J. P., Myers, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2015) Neuromuscular responses to mild-muscle damaging eccentric exercise in a low glycogen state. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 25 (1). pp. 53-60. ISSN 1050-6411

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Kelly, J. S. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2015) Acute postexercise effects of concentric and eccentric exercise on glucose tolerance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 (1). pp. 14-19. ISSN 1543-2742

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Kelly, J. S. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2015) Effect of level and downhill running on breathing efficiency. Sports, 3 (1). pp. 12-20. ISSN 2075-4663

Gavin, J. P., Myers, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2015) The effect of glycogen reduction on cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during downhill running. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 115 (5). pp. 1125-1133. ISSN 1439-6319

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Kelly, J. S. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2015) Acute post-exercise effects of concentric and eccentric exercise on glucose clearance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 (1). pp. 14-19. ISSN 1526-484X

Gavin, J. P., Willems, M. E. T. and Myers, S. D. (2014) Reproducibility of lactate markers during 4 and 8 min stage incremental running: A pilot study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. ISSN 1440-2440

Gallagher, C. A., Willems, M. E. T., Lewis, M. P. and Myers, S. D.et al (2014) Effect of acute normobaric hypoxia on the ventilatory threshold. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 114 (8). pp. 1555-1562. ISSN 1439-6319

Ozmen, T., Yuktasir, B., Yildirim, N. U., Yalcin, B. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2014) Explosive strength training improves speed and agility in wheelchair basketball athletes. Brazilian Journal of Sports Medicine, 20 (2). pp. 97-100. ISSN 1517-8692

Gault, M. L. and Willems, M. E. T. (2014) Walking and aerobic capacity in old adults after concentric and eccentric endurance exercise at self-selected intensities. Health, 6 (8). pp. 654-663. ISSN 1949-4998

Gault, M. L. and Willems, M. E. T. (2014) Walking and aerobic capacity in old adults after concentric and eccentric endurance exercise at self-selected intensities. Health, 6 (8). pp. 654-663. ISSN 1949-4998

Gault, M. L. and Willems, M. E. T. (2013) Aging, functional capacity and eccentric exercise training. Aging and Disease, 4 (6). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2152-5250

Blacker, S. D., Fallowfield, J. L. and Willems, M. E. T. (2013) Intra- and interday reliability of voluntary and electrically stimulated isometric contractions of the quadriceps femoris. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 23 (4). pp. 886-891. ISSN 1050-6411

Blacker, S. D., Fallowfield, J. L., Bilzon, J. L. J. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2013) Neuromuscular impairment following backpack load carriage. Journal of Human Kinetics, 37 (1). pp. 91-98. ISSN 1640-5544

Gault, M. L., Clements, R. E. and Willems, M. E. T. (2013) Cardiovascular responses during downhill treadmill walking at self-selected intensity in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 21 (3). pp. 335-347. ISSN 1063-8652

Gavin, J. P., Myers, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2013) Physiological responses at various lactate markers for running at 4 and 8 minute treadmill increments. Sport Scientific and Practical Aspects: International Scientific Journal of Kinesiology, 10 (1). pp. 5-14. ISSN 1840-4561

Gault, M. L. and Willems, M. E. T. (2013) Isometric strength and steadiness adaptations of the knee extensor muscles to level and downhill treadmill walking in older adults. Biogerontology, 14 (2). pp. 197-208. ISSN 1389-5729

Gault, M. L., Clements, R. E. and Willems, M. E. T. (2012) Functional mobility of older adults after concentric and eccentric endurance exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112 (11). pp. 3699-3707. ISSN 1439-6327

Fallowfield, J. L., Blacker, S. D., Willems, M. E. T., Davy, T. and Layden, J.et al (2012) Neuromuscular and cardiovascular responses of Royal Marine recruits to load carriage in the field. Applied Ergonomics, 43 (6). pp. 1131-1137. ISSN 0003-6870

Willems, M. E. T. and Ponte, J. P. G. (2012) Divergent muscle fatigue during unilateral isometric contractions of dominant and non-dominant quadriceps. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. ISSN 1440-2440

Willems, M. E. T., Sallis, C. W. and Haskell, J. A. (2012) Effects of multi-ingredient supplementation enhances on resistance training in young males. Journal of Human Kinetics, 33. pp. 91-103. ISSN 1640-5544

Willems, M. E. T., Toy, C. D. J. and Cox, A. M. (2011) Effects of pre-exercise ingestion of a carbohydrate-electrolyte gel on cycling performance. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 8 (1). p. 28. ISSN 1550-2783

Blacker, S. D., Williams, N. C., Fallowfield, J. L. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2011) The effect of a carbohydrate beverage on the physiological responses during prolonged load carriage. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111 (8). pp. 1901-1908. ISSN 1439-6327

Willems, M. E. T., Clements, R. E. and Gault, M. L. (2011) Eccentric contraction-induced muscle injury does not change walking economy in older adults. Journal of Human Kinetics, 27 (1). pp. 55-65. ISSN 1640-5544

Willems, M. E. T. and Madigan, D. J. (2011) Effect of caffeine on fatigue during submaximal isometric contractions at different knee angles. Medicina Sportiva, 15 (4). pp. 194-200. ISSN 1734-2260

Willems, M. E. T., Miller, G. R., Stauber, F. D. and Stauber, W. T.et al (2010) Effects of repeated lengthening contractions on skeletal muscle adaptations in female rats. Journal of Physiological Sciences, 60 (2). pp. 143-150. ISSN 1880-6546

Blacker, S. D., Williams, N. C., Fallowfield, J. L., Bilzon, J. L. J. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2010) Carbohydrate vs protein supplementation for recovery of neuromuscular function following prolonged load carriage. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 7 (2). ISSN 1550-2783

Vatansever-Ozen, S., Tiryaki- Sonmez, G., Yuktasir, B., Yalcin, H. B., Bugdayci, G. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2010) Effects of exercise on leptin and acylated ghrelin hormones in trained males. Journal of Exercise Physiology, 13 (2). pp. 20-30. ISSN 1097-9751

Willems, M. E. T. and Webb, E. C. (2010) Effects of wearing graduated compression garment during eccentric exercise. Medicina Sportiva, 14 (4). pp. 193-198. ISSN 1734-2260

Blacker, S. D., Fallowfield, J. L., Bilzon, J. L. J. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2010) Neuromuscular function following prolonged load carriage on level and downhill gradients. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 81 (8). pp. 745-753. ISSN 0095-6562

Blacker, S. D., Fallowfield, J. L., Bilzon, J. L. J. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2010) Within-day and between-days reproducibility of isokinetic parameters of knee, trunk and shoulder movements. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 18 (1). pp. 45-55. ISSN 0959-3020

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2009) The effect of number of lengthening contractions on rat isometric force production at different frequencies of nerve stimulation. Acta Physiologica, 196 (3). pp. 351-356.

Willems, M. E. T. and Bond, T. S. (2009) Comparison of physiological and metabolic responses to playing Nintendo Wii Sports and brisk treadmill walking. Journal of Human Kinetics, 22. pp. 43-50. ISSN 1640-5544

Willems, M. E. T., Hale, T. and Wilkinson, C. S. (2009) Effect of manual massage on muscle-specific soreness and single leg jump performance after downhill treadmill walking. Medicina Sportiva, 13 (2). pp. 61-66. ISSN 1429-0022

Gault, M. L., Clements, R. E. and Willems, M. E. T. (2009) Effect of wearing the Cosmed K4b2 metabolic system on 1 mile walking performance in older adults. Journal of Human Kinetics, 21. pp. 41-48. ISSN 1640-5544

Willems, M. E. T. and Northcott, S. R. (2009) Gender differences after downhill running for voluntary isometric contractions of knee extensor muscles using surface EMG. Medicina Sportiva, 13 (1). pp. 35-42. ISSN 1734-2260

Willems, M. E. T. and Bond, T. S. (2009) Metabolic equivalent of brisk walking and playing new generation active computer games in young-adults. Medicina Sportiva, 13 (2). pp. 95-98. ISSN 1734-2260

Blacker, S. D., Fallowfield, J. L., Bilzon, J. L. J. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2009) Physiological responses to load carriage during level and downhill treadmill walking. Medicina Sportiva, 13 (2). pp. 116-124. ISSN 1429-0022

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2005) Streptomycin and EDTA decrease the number of desmin-negative fibers following stretch injury. Muscle & Nerve, 32 (3). pp. 310-315. ISSN 0148-639X

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2003) Attenuation of stretch-induced histopathologic changes of skeletal muscles by quinacrine. Muscle & Nerve, 27 (1). pp. 65-71. ISSN 0148-639X

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2002) Fatigue and recovery at long and short muscle lengths after eccentric training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 34 (11). pp. 1738-1743. ISSN 0195-9131

Stauber, W. T. and Willems, M. E. T. (2002) Prevention of histopathologic changes from 30 repeated stretches of active rat skeletal muscles by long inter-stretch rest times. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 88 (1-2). pp. 94-99. ISSN 1439-6319

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2002) Force deficits by stretches of activated muscles with constant or increasing velocity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 34 (4). pp. 667-672. ISSN 0195-9131

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2002) Effect of contraction history on torque deficits by stretches of active rat skeletal muscles. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 27 (4). pp. 323-335. ISSN 1066-7814

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2001) Force deficits after repeated stretches of activated skeletal muscles in female and male rats. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, 172 (1). pp. 63-67. ISSN 1748-1716

Willems, M. E. T., Stauber, W. T. and Miller, G. R. (2001) Force deficits after stretches of activated rat muscle-tendon complex with reduced collagen cross-linking. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 85 (5). pp. 405-411. ISSN 1439-6319

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2000) Effect of resistance training on muscle fatigue and recovery in intact rats. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE), 32 (11). pp. 1887-1893. ISSN 0195-9131

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2000) Force output during and following active stretches of rat plantar flexor muscles: Effect of velocity of ankle rotation. Journal of Biomechanics, 33 (8). pp. 1035-1038. ISSN 0021-9290

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2000) Performance of plantar flexor muscles with eccentric and isometric contractions in intact rats. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE), 32 (7). pp. 1293-1299. ISSN 0195-9131

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2000) Changes in force by repeated stretches of skeletal muscle in young and old female Sprague Dawley rats. Aging: Clinical and Experimental Research, 12 (6). pp. 478-481. ISSN 0394-9532

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (2000) Force during stretches of rat skeletal muscles after hypertonia at short and long lengths. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, 108 (5). pp. 391-397. ISSN 1381-3455

Willems, M. E. T. and Stauber, W. T. (1999) Isometric and concentric performance of electrically stimulated ankle plantar flexor muscles in intact rat. Experimental Physiology, 84 (2). pp. 379-389. ISSN 0958-0670

Willems, M. E. T., Huijing, P. A. and Fridén, J. (1999) Swelling of sarcoplasmic reticulum after isometric contractions in rat semimembranosus lateralis muscle. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, 165 (4). pp. 347-356. ISSN 0001-6772

Willems, M. E. T. and Purslow, P. P. (1997) Mechanical and structural characteristics of single muscle fibres and fibre groups from raw and cooked pork longissimus muscle. Meat Science, 46 (3). pp. 285-301. ISSN 0309-1740

Willems, M. E. T. and Purslow, P. P. (1996) Effect of postrigor sarcomere length on mechanical and structural characteristics of raw and heat-denatured single porcine muscle fibres. Journal of Texture Studies, 27 (2). pp. 217-233. ISSN 0022-4901

Willems, M. E. T. and Huijing, P. A. (1995) Hip joint position and architecture of rat semimembranosus muscle: implications for length-force characteristics. Acta Anatomica, 152 (1). pp. 56-65. ISSN 0001-5180

Willems, M. E. T. and Huijing, P. A. (1994) Mechanical and geometrical properties of the rat semimembranosus lateralis muscle during isometric contractions. Journal of Biomechanics, 27 (9). pp. 1109-1118. ISSN 0021-9290

Willems, M. E. T. and Huijing, P. A. (1994) Heterogeneity of mean sarcomere length in different fibres: effects on length range of active force production in rat muscle. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 68 (6). pp. 489-496. ISSN 0301-5548

Willems, M. E. T. and Huijing, P. A. (1992) Effect of growth on architecture of rat semimembranosus lateralis muscle. "The Anatomical Record Part A: Discoveries in Molecular, Cellular, and Evolutionary Biology" (233). pp. 25-31. ISSN 1552-4884

Willems, M. E. T., Brozinick Jr., J. T., Torgan, C. E., Cortez, M. Y. and Ivy, J. L.et al (1991) Muscle glucose uptake of obese Zucker rats trained at two different intensities. Journal of Applied Physiology, 70 (1). pp. 36-42. ISSN 1522-1601

Torgan, C. E., Brozinick Jr., J. T., Willems, M. E. T. and Ivy, J. L.et al (1990) Substrate utilization during acute exercise in obese Zucker rats. Journal of Applied Physiology, 69 (6). pp. 1987-1991. ISSN 1987-1991

Conference or Workshop Items

Cook, M. D. and Willems, M. E. T. (2024) Effects of New Zealand blackcurrant, body composition, and sex on fat oxidation during exercise. In: American College of Sports Medicine annual conference 2024, 28 -31 May, 2024, Boston, MA, USA. (Unpublished)

Willems, M. E. T., Bray, P. W., Bassett, H. and West, A. T.et al (2024) Effects of blackcurrant during running in a male and female Marathon des Sables athlete. In: American College of Sports Medicine annual conference 2024, 28-31 May, 2024, Boston, MA, USA. (Submitted)

Briggs, A., Lacey, J. and Willems, M. E. T. (2024) New Zealand blackcurrant extract affects cycling-induced physiological responses in an amateur male Ironman athlete. In: American College of Sports Medicine annual conference 2024, 28 -31 May, 2024, Boston, MA, USA. (Unpublished)

Willems, M. E. T. (2023) Anthocyanin-rich New Zealand Blackcurrant: applications for exercise and health. In: 1st International Congress on Nutrition in Sports and Exercise, 3-5 November, 2023, Ankara, Turkey. (Unpublished)

Willems, M. E. T. (2023) Anthocyanin-rich supplementation: emerging potential for sport and exercise nutrition. In: International Conference on Adaptations & Nutrition in Sports, 19-21 July 2023, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. (Unpublished)

Willems, M. E. T. (2023) Anthocyanin-rich supplementation: emerging potential for sport and exercise nutrition. In: International Conference on Adaptations & Nutrition in Sports, 19-21 July 2023, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. (Unpublished)

Willems, M. E. T., Bilgic, P., Montanari, S. and Sahin, A.et al (2022) Acute effects of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract on cardiovascular function during supine rest in healthy males. In: International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference 19th Annual Conference and Expo, 16-18 June 2022, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Willems, M. E. T. and Briggs, A. (2022) Anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract enhances running-induced fat oxidation in an ultra-endurance amateur male runner: A case study. In: International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference 19th Annual Conference and Expo, 16-18 June 2022, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Willems, M. E. T., Bilgic, P., Montanari, S. and Sahin, A.et al (2022) Anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract enhances whole-body resting fat oxidation in physically active males. In: International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference 19th Annual Conference and Expo, 16-18 June 2022, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Willems, M. E. T., Hiles, A., Flood, T. R., Wheeler, L., Costello, R., Walker, E. F., Ashdown, K., Kuennen, M.R. and Lee, B. J.et al (2022) Anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract reduces running-induced gastro-intestinal symptoms in the heat. In: International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference 19th Annual Conference and Expo, 16-18 June 2022, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Burnett, P. and Willems, M. E. T. (2022) Effects of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract on rugby union specific tests. In: International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference 19th Annual Conference and Expo, 16-18 June 2022, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Willems, M. E. T., Bilgic, P., Montanari, S. and Sahin, A.et al (2022) Effects of intermittent and daily intake of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract on cardiovascular function during supine rest in healthy males. In: International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference 19th Annual Conference and Expo, 16-18 June 2022, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Willems, M. E. T., Montanari, S., Seymour, T. and Page, O.et al (2022) No effect of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract on 2000-m indoor rowing performance in trained male rowers. In: International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference 19th Annual Conference and Expo, 16-18 June 2022, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Potter, J. A., Perkins, I., Hodgson, C. I., Broadhurst, M., Howell, L., Gilbert, J. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2018) Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Sports Climbing Performance. In: European College of Sports Science, 4-7 July 2018, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. (Unpublished)

Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Blacker, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2015) Effect of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on cycling performance across quartile distances and the final km of a 16.1 km time-trial. In: International Sport and Exercise Nutrition Conference, 16-18 December 2014, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Perkins, I., Vine, S., Blacker, S. D. and Willems, M. E. T.et al (2015) New Zealand blackcurrant extract improves high-intensity intermittent running performance. In: International Sport and Exercise Nutrition Conference, 16-18 December 2014, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Other

Potter, J. A., Hodgson, C. I., Broadhurst, M., Howell, L., Gilbert, J., Willems, M. E. T. and Perkins, I.et al (2019) Correction to: Effects of New Zealand blackcurrant extract on sport climbing performance. Springer.