Collaboration and Support
UC Fit is suited to assist the mission of the AEPRL by providing fee-based support for a variety of research studies, including collaborations with other labs, NIH-funded projects, non-government foundation awards, and partnering with industry. UC Fit has facilities, equipment, and personnel to assist with research design, data collection, and outcome measure interpretation. Director Dr. Brett A. Dolezal has an extensive research background, both in clinical and applied exercise physiology and has served as a research team member of many externally funded studies.
Learn what we can offer and who we are working with below.
Industry and AEPRL Partnership
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MR EMG
NEW
Currently doing exploratory research with the MR EMG.
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Finesse Performance
NEW
Currently doing exploratory research with Finesse Performance.
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Katalyst
NEW
Currently doing exploratory research with the Katalyst.
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CalmiGo
NEW
Currently doing exploratory research with the CalmiGo.
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RevO2 Oxygen
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Currently doing exploratory research with the RevO2 Oxygen.
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Muse
NEW
Currently doing exploratory research with the Muse headband.
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Stack Bands
Currently doing exploratory research with the Stack Bands.
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Launch Pad
NEW
Currently doing exploratory research with the Launch Pad.
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Smart Sled
NEW
PUBLISHED STUDY: Goldman, P, Pandit, B, Lu, S, Mills, C, Kull, N, Ku, R, Aramie, A, Kim, A, Alexandru, A, Gomez, D, Hu, J and BA Dolezal. Effect of real-time feedback on power output using a novel smart-resisted sled push. International Journal of Exercise Science, 16(1), 1-6, December 2022.
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Oura
“In partnership with board-certified cardiologists and scientists at Research institutions like the Kuopio Research Institute of Exercise Medicine (KULTU) and the University of California, Los Angeles, along with OURA’s medical advisory board, we have rigorously developed our science and algorithms to ensure these features deliver accurate insights for OURA’s wide-ranging and diverse member base. We’re committed to continued investment and development in heart health and look forward to continued expansion in this critical area.”
-OURA VP
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MaxPro Fitness
PUBLISHED STUDY: Yamamoto, T, Kim, A, Mettias, S, Pandit, B, Nguyen, TH, Benna, D, Nguyen, T, Blatney, A, Lechner, R, Mologne, M, Neufeld, EV and BA Dolezal. Effects of a portable, cable-based concentric-only resistance machine on muscular strength in untrained young adults. Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, 2(3), 170-179, March 2024
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Black Box
PUBLISHED STUDIES:
(1) Mologne, MS, Yamamoto, T, Viggiano, M, Blatney, AE, Lechner, RJ, Nguyen, TH, Doyle, A, Farrales, JP, Neufeld, EV and BA Dolezal. Field-based fitness measures improve via an immersive virtual reality exergaming platform: A randomized controlled trial. Virtual Real., 5, 1-11, March 2024
(2) Mologne, Mitchell, Hu, Jonathan, Carrillo, Erik, Gomez, David, Yamamoto, Trent, Lu, Stevin, Browne, Jonathan and BA Dolezal. The efficacy of an immersive virtual reality exergame incorporating an adaptive cable resistance system on fitness and cardiometabolic measures: A 12-week randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (210), 2023.
(3) Gomez, D, Browne, J, Almaloughi, A, Abundex, M, Hu, J, Nason, S, Kull, N, Mills, C, Harris, Q, Ku, R, Neufeld, EV, and BA Dolezal. Muscle activity during immersive virtual reality exergaming incorporating an adaptive cable resistance system. International Journal of Exercise Science, 15(7), 232-246, January 2022.
(4) Hu, J, Browne, JD, Arnold, MT, Robinson, A, Heacock, MF, Ku, R, Mologne, M, Baum, GR, Ikemiya, KA, Neufeld, EV, and BA Dolezal. Physiological and metabolic requirements, and user-perceived exertion of immersive reality exergaming incorporating an adaptive cable resistance system: An exploratory study. Games for Health, 10(5), 361-369, October 2021.
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OBIE Interactive Playground
PUBLISHED STUDY: Yamamoto, Trent, Pandit, Bilal, Viggiano, Michael, Daniels, Kristin, Mologne, Mitchell, Gomez, David and BA Dolezal. Efficacy of a 6-week novel exergaming intervention guided by heart rate zones on aerobic performance in children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Feasibility study. International Journal of Exercise Science, 16(3):710-720, 2023.
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Tonal
Currently doing exploratory research with the Tonal system.
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VITRUVIAN Form
PUBLISHED STUDY: Yamamoto, T., Pandit, B., Viggiano, M., McCabe, C., Mickelsen, E., Geralds, C., Jeon, M., Ulitsky, I., Kim, A., Mologne, M. S. & Dolezal, B. A. Inclusion of a connected adaptive resistance exercise machine in a 6-week training regimen with collegiate basketball players: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, 2(4), 540-552, 2023.
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Octonic
Study 1: A double-blinded, crossover research design comparing participants’ perceived effort and heart rate response on a treadmill with and without the use of an immersive virtual reality exergaming experience.
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Vestaboard
NEW
Currently doing exploratory research with the Vestaboard.
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2XU
PUBLISHED STUDY: Hu, Jonathon, Browne, J, Baum, J, Robinson, A, Arnold, M, Reid, S, Neufeld, E and BA Dolezal. Lower limb graduated compression garments modulate autonomic nervous system and improve post-training recovery measured via heart rate variability. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(7):1794-1806, 2020.
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InBody
PUBLISHED STUDY: Dolezal, BA, Lau, M, Abrazado, M, Storer, TW and CB Cooper. Validity of two commercial grade bioelectrical impedance analyzers for measurement of body fat percentage. Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 16(4), 74-83, 2013.
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Medtronic - Zephyr
PUBLISHED STUDIES:
(1) Dolezal, BA, Boland, D, Carney, J, Abrazado, M and CB Cooper. Validation of a physiological status monitor-embedded compression shirt against a criterion laboratory ECG-derived heart rate. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 2014
(2) Dolezal BA, Abrazado M, Batalin MA, Smith D and Cooper CB. Deployment of Remote Advanced Electrocardiography for Improved Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Career Firefighters. Journal of Telemedicine and e-Health, 20(7), 1-4, 2014
(3) Smith, DL, Haller, JM, Dolezal, BA, Cooper, CB and PC Fehling. Evaluation of a wearable physiological status monitor during simulated firefighting activities. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 11, 427-433, 2014
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Equinox
PUBLISHED STUDIES:
(1) Dolezal, BA, Boland, D, Neufeld, E, Martin, J and CB Cooper. Behavioral modification enhances the benefits from structured aerobic and resistance training. Sports Medicine International Open, 3, E48-E57, 2019
(2) Storer, TW, Dolezal, BA, Berenc, M, Timmins, JE, and CB Cooper. Effect of supervised, periodized exercise training versus self-directed training on lean body mass and other fitness variables in health club members. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(7), 1995-2006, 2014
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Posture Screen
PUBLISHED STUDIES:
(1) Neufeld, E, Seltzer, R, Sazzad, T and BA Dolezal. A multidomain approach to assessing the convergent and concurrent validity of a mobile application when compared to conventional methods of determining body composition. Sensors, 20, 1-15, 2020
(2) Boland, D, Neufeld, E, Ruddell, J, Dolezal, BA and CB Cooper. Inter- and intra-rater agreement of static posture analysis using a mobile application. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 28(12), 2016
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ViPR
PUBLISHED STUDY: Vandenbrink, D, Petrella, N, Neufeld, E, Dolezal, BA and DP MacLennan. Metabolic responses to a loaded movement training workout. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 58(1-2), 35-42, 2018
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Summerboard
PUBLISHED STUDY: Robinson, T, Carter, R, Browne, J, Hu, J, Arnold, M, Baum, J, Neufeld, E and BA Dolezal. Energy expenditure and muscular recruitment patterns of riding a novel electrically powered skateboard. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(4), 1783-1793, 2020.
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Biostrap
PUBLISHED STUDY: Hu, Jonathon, Browne, J, Baum, J, Robinson, A, Arnold, M, Reid, S, Neufeld, E and BA Dolezal. Lower limb graduated compression garments modulate autonomic nervous system and improve post-training recovery measured via heart rate variability. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(7):1794-1806, 2020.
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Basecamp Fitness
PUBLISHED STUDIES:
(1) Yamamoto, Trent, Goldman, Phillip, Pandit, Bilal, Mologne, Mitch, McCabe, Corinne, Gomez, David and BA Dolezal. Not all HIFT classes are created equal: Evaluating energy expenditure and relative intensity of a high-intensity functional training regimen. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(1), 8-13, 2023
(2) Browne, J, Carter, R, Robinson, T, Waldrup, B, Zhang, G, Carrillo, E, Dinh, M, Arnold, M, Hu, J, Neufeld, E and BA Dolezal. Not all HIFT classes are created equal: Evaluating energy expenditure and relative intensity of a high-intensity functional training regimen. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(4), 1206-1216, 2020