James' recent publications include several academic journal articles and conference presentations.
Fisher, J. P. Carlson, L. Steele, J. Smith, D. (2015). Reply to 'Discussion of ‘The effects of pre-exhaustion, exercise order, and rest intervals in a full body resistance training intervention’ – Pre-exhaustion exercise and neuromuscular adaptations: an inefficient method?' Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 40(8), pp 852-853.
Steele, J.,S. Bruce-Low, D. Smith, D. Jessop, and N. Osborne, (2015). 'A randomized controlled trial of the effects of isolated lumbar extension exercise on lumbar kinematic pattern variability during gait in chronic low back pain'. PM&R. Epub ahead of print.
de Franca, H. S., P. A. N. Branco, D. P. Guedes Junior, P. Gentil, J. Steele, C. V. L. Teixeira, (2015). 'The effects of adding single-joint exercises to a multi-joint exercise resistance training program on upper body muscle strength and size in trained men'. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 40(8), pp 822-826.
Steele, J., A. Fitzpatrick, S. Bruce-Low, and J. Fisher, (2015). 'The effects of set volume during isolated lumbar extension resistance training in recreationally trained males.' Peer J. 3, pp e878.
Steele, J., (2014). Regarding the article 'Effect of lumbar stabilization and dynamic lumbar strengthening exercises in patients with chronic low back pain'. Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine. 38(6), pp 876-878.
Fisher, J., and J. Steele, (2014). 'Questioning the resistance/aerobic training dichotomy: A commentary on physiological adaptations determined by effort rather than exercise modality'. Journal of Human Kinetics. 44, pp 137-142.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, and D. Smith, (2014). 'A review of the clinical value of isolated lumbar extension resistance training for chronic low back pain'. PM&R. In press.
Giessing, J., J. Fisher, J. Steele, F. Rothe, K. Raubold, and B. Eichmann, (2014). 'The effects of low volume resistance training with and without advanced techniques in trained participants'. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. In press.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, D. Smith, D. Jessop, and N. Osborne, (2014). 'Lumbar kinematic variability during gait in chronic low back pain and associations with pain, disability and isolated lumbar extension strength'. Clinical Biomechanics. In press.
Fisher, J., J. Steele, P. McKinnon, and S. McKinnon, (2014). 'Strength gains as a result of brief, infrequent resistance exercise in older adults'. Journal of Sports Medicine. Pp 1-7.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, D. Smith, N. Osborne, and A. Thorkeldsen, (2014). 'Can specific loading through exercise impart healing or regeneration of the intervertebral disc?' The Spine Journal. In Press.
Fisher, J., L. Carlson, J. Steele, and D. Smith, (2014). 'Effects of pre-exhaustion, exercise order and rest-intervals in a full body resistance training intervention in trained participants'. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. Epub ahead of print.
Fisher, J., J. Steele, M. Brzycki, and B. DeSimone, (2014). 'Primum non nocere: A commentary on avoidable injuries and safe resistance training techniques'. Journal of Trainology. 3(1), pp 31-34.
Steele, J., and J. Fisher, (2014). 'Scientific rigour: a heavy or light load to carry?' Sports Medicine. 44(1), pp 141 – 142.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, and D. Smith, (2014). 'A Reappraisal of the Deconditioning Hypothesis in Low Back Pain: Evidence from a Triumvirate of Research Methods on Specific Lumbar Extensor Deconditioning'. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 30(5), pp 865-911.
Fisher, J., J. Steele, and D. Smith, (2013). 'Evidence Based Resistance Training Recommendations for Muscular Hypertrophy'. Medicina Sportiva. 17(4), pp 217 – 235.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, and D. Smith, (2013). 'A review of the specificity of exercises designed for conditioning the lumbar extensors'. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Online First.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, and D. Smith, (2013). 'Controlling Resistance Training Variables in Interventions for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Letter to the Editor regarding 'The Effects of Dynamic Isolated Lumbar Extensor Training on Lumbar Multifidus Functional Cross-Sectional Area and Functional Status of Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain.'' Spine. 38(18), pp 1609 – 1610.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, D. Smith, D. Jessop, and N. Osborne, (2013). 'A Randomised Controlled Trial of Limited Range of Motion Lumbar Extension Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain'. Spine. In Press.
Steele, J., (2013). 'Intensity; in-ten-si-ty; noun. 1. Often used ambiguously within resistance training. 2. Is it time to drop the term altogether?' British Journal of Sports Medicine. Online First.
Steele, J., J. Fisher, D. McGuff, S. Bruce-Low, and D. Smith, (2012). 'Resistance training to momentary muscular failure improves cardiovascular fitness in humans: A review of acute physiological responses and chronic physiological adaptations'. Journal of Exercise Physiology.15(3), pp 53 – 80.
Steele, J., and S. Bruce-Low, (2012). Steiger et al. '2011: relationships and specificity in CLBP rehabilitation through exercise'. European Spine Journal. 21(9), pp 1887.
Fisher, J., and J. Steele, (2012). 'Is truth in authority or authority in truth? Limitations to the publication of scientific research'. Journal of Exercise Physiology. 15(1), pp 57 – 64.
Fisher, J., J. Steele, S. Bruce-Low, and D. Smith, 2011. 'Evidence Based Resistance Training Recommendations'. Medicina Sportiva. 15(3), 147 – 162.
Conference Presentations
Steele, J., J. Giessing, B. Eichmann, and J. Fisher, (2015). 'A comparison of two ecologically valid resistance training methods upon strength, body composition, and subjective assessments of training'. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Conference,St. George’s Park, UK.
Hill, A., and J. Steele, (2015). 'A pilot study for inter-user variability of dietary analysis with MyFitnessPal by exercise professionals'. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Conference, St. George’s Park, UK.
Fisher, J., J. Steele, and D. Jessop, (2015). 'Muscle Activation and Force production for a novel resistance training approach in trained males, suitable for Space Flight and Micro-Gravity environments'. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Conference, St. George’s Park, UK.
Steele, J., (2015). 'Questioning the aerobic/resistance training dichotomy – does exercise mode impact adaptations?' International Symposium – Scientific Advances in Strength Training, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Steele, J., (2015). 'Questioning the aerobic/resistance training dichotomy – does exercise mode impact adaptations?' Kieser Training Medical Congress, Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden.
Steele, J., (2015). 'Positive health outcomes from resistance training'. Royal Society of Medicine Exercise Medicine Conference, Royal Society of Medicine, London.
Steele, J., (2014). 'A synthesis of modern exercise physiology and evolutionary theory'. Ancestral Health Symposium, UC Berkeley, San Francisco.
Steele, J. S. Bruce-Low, D. Smith, D. Jessop, and N. Osborne, (2013). 'Isolated lumbar extension resistance reduces lumbar kinematic variability during gait in chronic low back pain participants'. World LBP Congress, Dubai Intercontinental and Crowne Plaza Hotels.
Steele, J., (2013). 'An Ancient Perspective on Deconditioning in Low Back Pain'. Ancestral Health Symposium, Atlanta Sheraton Hotel.
Steele, J., S. Bruce-Low, D. Smith, and D. Jessop, (2012). 'Limited Range of Motion Lumbar Extension Resistance Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain Participants'. Physiology, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Steele, J., and S. Bruce-Low, (2010). 'Effect of training with and without pelvic restraints, on development of lumbar extension strength and lumbar muscle activity'. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Student Conference, University of Aberystwyth.
Steele, J., and S. Bruce-Low, (2009). 'Effect of training with and without pelvic restraints, on development of lumbar extension strength and lumbar muscle activity – A Research Proposal'. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Student Conference, University of Hull.
Other academic activity
Associate editor (exercise physiology) – Journal of Evolution and Health.
Journal reviewer for:
- Peer J.
- The Spine Journal.
- PLoS One.
- Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness.
- Biology of Sport.
- Journal of Pain Research.
- Medical Science Monitor.
- Saudi Medical Journal.