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- Bob Spina
- Professor
- Human Movement Sciences
- 101 Spong Hall
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-6029
- rspina@odu.edu
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Education
- Washington University School of Medicine,
- Major: Applied Physiology
- Degree: Post-doctoral Research Fellowship
- University Of Pittsburgh,
1988
- Major: Health, Physical and Recreation Education
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Queens College, City University of New York,
1982
- Major: Health and Physical Education
- Degree: M.S.Ed.
- C.W. Post College of Long Island University,
1979
- Major: Physical Education
- Degree: B.S.
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Book Chapters
- Spina, R. J. (1999). Cardiovascular adaptations to endurance exercise training in older men and women. Exercise and Sport Science Reviews. (pp. 317-332). Exercise and Sport Science Reviews. J.O. Holloszy ed.
- Ehsani, A. A., and Spina, R. J. (1997). Loss of Cardiovascular Adaptations after Physical Inactivity. (pp. 431-438). Cardiology Clinics.
- Holloszy, J. O., Spina, R. J., and Kohrt, W. M. (1992). Health Benefits of Exercise in the Elderly. Sato Y, Poortmans J, Hashimoto I, Oshida Y (eds): Integration of Medical and Sports
Sciences. (pp. 91-108). Med Sport Sci. Basel.
- Spina, R. J., and Ehsani, A. A. (1991). Rehabilitation of the Cardiac Patient. From Roberts R (ed): Coronary Heart Disease and Risk Factors.. Mount Kisco, NY: Futura Publishing CO., Inc..
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Articles
- Gormley, S. E., Swain, D. P., High, R., Spina, R. J., Dowling, E. A., Gandrakota, U., and (2008). Effect of intensity of aerobic training on VO2max. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 40, (pp. 1336-1343).
- Weiss, E. P., Spina, R. J., Holloszy, J. O., and Ehsani, A. A. (2006). Gender differences in the decline in aerobic capacity and its physiological determinants during the latter decades of life. J Appl Physiol, 101, (pp. 938-944).
- Spina, R. J., Meyer, T. E., Peterson, L. R., Villareal, D. T., Rinder, M. R., Ehsani, A. A., and (2004). Absence of left ventricular and arterial adaptations to exercise in octogenarians. J Appl Physiol, 97, (pp. 1654-1659).
- Rinder, M. R., Spina, R. J., Peterson, L. R., Koenig, C. J., Florence, C. R., and Ehsani, A. A. (2004). Comparison of the effects of exercise and diuretic on left ventricular geometry, mass and insulin resistance in older hypertensive
adults. Am J Physiol Regul Intergr Comp, 287, (pp. R360-368).
- Spina, R. J., Ehsani, A. A., Peterson, L. R., Rinder, M. R., Glover, K. L., Villareal, D. T., Binder, E. F., and Holloszy, J. O. (2003). Attenuation of cardiovascular adaptations to exercise in frail octogenarians. J Appl Physiol, 95 (5), (pp. 1781-1788).
- Peterson, L. R., Rinder, M. R., Schechtman, K. B., Spina, R. J., Glover, K. L., Villareal, D. T., and Ehsani, A. A. (2003). Peak exercise stroke volume: associations with cardiac structure and diastolic function. J Appl Physiol, 94 (3), (pp. 1108-14).
- Spina, R. J., , R. S., Davila-Roman, V. G., Ehsani, A. A., , and (2000). Adaptations in -adrenergic cardiovascular responses to training in older women. J Appl Physiol, 89, (pp. 2300-2305).
- Turner, M. J., Spina, R. J., Kohrt, W. M., and Ehsani, A. A. (2000). Effects of exercise training on left ventricular size and remodeling in older adults with hypertension. J. Gerontol. Med Sci, 55, (pp. M245-251).
- Rinder, M. R., Spina, R. J., and Ehsani, A. A. (2000). Enhanced endothelium-dependent vasodilation in older endurance trained men. J Appl. Physiol, 88, (pp. 761-766).
- Suman, O. E., Hasten, D., Turner, M. J., Rinder, M. R., Spina, R. J., and Ehsani, A. A. (2000). Enhanced inotropic response to dobutamine in the strength-trained subjects with physiologic left ventricular hypertrophy. J Appl. Physiol, 88, (pp. 634-639).
- Peterson, L. R., Courtois, M., Peterson, L. F., Rinder, M. R., Davila-Roman, V. G., Spina, R. J., and Barzilai, B. (2000). Estrogen increases hyperemic microvascular blood flow velocity in postmenopausal women. J Gerontol Med Sci, 55, (pp. 1174-1179).
- Turner, M. J., Mier, C. M., Spina, R. J., Ehsani, A. A., , , , , and (1999). Effects of age and gender on cardiovascular responses to phenylephrine. J. Gerontol. Med Sci, 54, (pp. 17-21).
- Turner, M. J., Mier, C. M., Spina, R. J., Schechtman, K. B., and Ehsani, A. A. (1999). Effects of age and gender on the cardiovascular responses to isoproterenol. J Gerontol Biol Sci, 54, (pp. 393-400).
- Binder, E. F., Birge, S. J., Spina, R. J., Ehsani, A. A., Brown, M., Sinacore, D. R., and Kohrt, W. M. (1999). Peak aerobic power is an important component of physical performance in older women. J. Gerontol Med Sci, 54, (pp. 353-356).
- Spina, R. J., Turner, M. J., and Ehsani, A. A. (1998). B-adrenergic mediated improvement in left ventricular function by exercise training in older men. Am J Physiol, 274, (pp. 397-404).
- Kohrt, W. M., Spina, R. J., Holloszy, J. O., and Ehsani, A. A. (1998). Exercise prescription for older women. J. Am. Ger. Society, 46, (pp. 1-5).
- Mier, C. M., Turner, M. J., Ehsani, A. A., and Spina, R. J. (1997). Cardiovascular adaptations to 10 days of cycle exercise. J Appl Physiol, 83, (pp. 1900-1906).
- Spina, R. J., Turner, M. J., and Ehsani, A. A. (1997). Exercise training enhances cardiac function in response to an afterload stress in older men. Am J Physiol, 272, (pp. 995-1000).
- Hansen, P. A., McCarthy, T. J., Pascia, E. N., Spina, R. J., and Gulve, E. A. (1996). Effects of ovariectomy and exercise training on muscle GLUT4 content and glucose metabolism in rats. J Appl Physiol, 80, (pp. 1605-1611).
- Williamson, J. R., Hoffman, P. L., Kohrt, W. M., Spina, R. J., Coggan, A. R., and Holloszy, J. O. (1996). Endurance exercise training decreases capillary basement membrane width in older nondiabetic and diabetic adults. J Appl Physiol, 80, (pp. 747-753).
- Hopkins, M. G., Spina, R. J., and Ehsani, A. A. (1996). Enhanced beta-adrenergic mediated cardiovascular responses in endurance athletes. J Appl Physiol, 80, (pp. 516-521).
- Spina, R. J., Miller, T. R., Bogenhagen, W. H., Schechtman, K. B., and Ehsani, A. A. (1996). Gender-related differences in left ventricular filling dynamics in older subjects after endurance exercise training. J Gerontol: Biol Sci, 51, (pp. 232-237).
- Spina, R. J., Chi, M. M., Hopkins, M. G., Nemeth, P. M., Lowry, O. H., and Holloszy, J. O. (1996). Mitochondrial enzymes increase in muscle in response to 7-10 days of cycle exercise. J Appl Physiol, 80, (pp. 2250-2254).
- Spina, R. J., and Gulve, E. A. (1995). Effect of 7-10 days of cycle ergometer exercise on skeletal muscle GLUT-4 protein concentration. J Appl Physiol, 79, (pp. 1562-1566).
- Spina, R. J., Bourey, R. E., Ogawa, T., and Ehsani, A. A. (1994). Effects of exercise training on beta-adrenergic mediated pressor responses and baroreflex function in older subjects. J Gerontology: Bio Sci, 49, (pp. B277-281).
- Seals, D. R., Hagberg, J. M., Spina, R. J., Rogers, M. A., Schechtman, K. B., and Ehsani, A. A. (1994). Enhanced left ventricular performance in endurance trained older men. Circulation, 89, (pp. 198-205).
- Stanko, R. T., Diven, W. F., Robertson, R. J., Spina, R. J., Galbreath, R. W., Reilly, J. J., and Gloss, F. L. (1993). Amino acid arterial concentration and muscle exchange during submaximal arm and leg exercise: the effect of dihydroxyacetone
and pyruvate. J Sports Sci, 11, (pp. 17-23).
- Spina, R. J., Ogawa, T., Kohrt, W. M., Holloszy, J. O., Ehsani, A. A., and (1993). Differences in cardiovascular adaptations to endurance exercise training between older men and women. J Appl Physiol, 75, (pp. 849-855).
- Spina, R. J., Ogawa, T., Miller, T. R., Kohrt, W. M., and Ehsani, A. A. (1993). Effect of exercise training on left ventricular performance in older women free of cardiopulmonary disease. Am J Cardiol, 71, (pp. 99-104).
- Coggan, A. R., Spina, R. J., Kohrt, W. M., and Holloszy, J. O. (1993). Effect of prolonged exercise on muscle citrate concentration before and after endurance training in men. Am J Physiol, 264, (pp. E215-220).
- Spina, R. J., Kohrt, W. M., Ehsani, A. A., Cryer, P. E., and Holloszy, J. O. (1993). Effects of age, adiposity, and fitness level on plasma catecholamine responses to standing and exercise. J Appl Physiol, 75, (pp. 1828-1835).
- Martin, W. H., Spina, R. J., and Korte, E. (1992). Effect of hyperthyroidism of short duration on cardiac sensitivity to -adrenergic stimulation. J Am Coll Cardiol, 19, (pp. 1185-1191).
- Ogawa, T., Spina, R. J., Martin, W. H., Kohrt, W. M., Schechtman, K. B., Holloszy, J. O., Ehsani, A. A., , , , , , and (1992). Effects of aging, sex, and physical training on cardiovascular responses to exercise. Circulation, 86, (pp. 494-503).
- Spina, R. J., Ogawa, T., Coggan, A. R., Holloszy, J. O., and Ehsani, A. A. (1992). Exercise training improves left ventricular contractile response to beta-adrenergic agonist. J Appl Physiol, 72, (pp. 307-311).
- Spina, R. J., Ogawa, T., Martin, W. H., Coggan, A. R., and Ehsani, A. A. (1992). Exercise training prevents decline in stroke volume during exercise in young healthy subjects. J Appl Physiol, 72, (pp. 2458-2462).
- Coggan, A. R., Spina, R. J., King, D. S., Rogers, M. A., Brown, M., Nemeth, P. M., and Holloszy, J. O. (1992). Histochemical and enzymatic comparison of the gastrocnemius muscle of young and elderly men and women. J Gerontol: Biol Sci, 47,
- Coggan, A. R., Kohrt, W. M., Spina, R. J., Kirwan, J. P., Bier, D. M., and Holloszy, J. O. (1992). Plasma glucose kinetics during exercise in subjects with high and low lactate thresholds. J Appl Physiol, 73, (pp. 1873-1880).
- Coggan, A. R., Spina, R. J., King, D. S., Rogers, M. A., Brown, M., Nemeth, P. M., and Holloszy, J. O. (1992). Skeletal muscle adaptations to endurance training in 60- to 70-yr-old men and women. J Appl Physiol, 72, (pp. 1780-1786).
- McArdle, W. D., Toner, M. M., Magel, J. R., Spina, R. J., and Pandolf, K. B. (1992). Thermal responses of men and women during cold-water immersion: influence of exercise intensity. Eur J Appl Physiol, 65, (pp. 265-270).
- Martin, W. H., Spina, R. J., Korte, E., and Owaga, T. (1991). Effects of chronic and acute exercise on cardiovascular beta-adrenergic responses. J Appl Physiol, 71, (pp. 1523-1528).
- Kohrt, W. M., Malley, M. T., Coggan, A. R., Spina, R. J., Ogawa, T., Ehsani, A. A., Bourey, R. E., and Martin, W. H. (1991). Effects of gender, age, and fitness level on response of VO2max to training in 60-71 yr olds. J Appl Physiol, 71, (pp. 2004-2011).
- Ehsani, A. A., Owaga, T., Miller, T. R., Spina, R. J., and Jilka, S. M. (1991). Exercise training improves left ventricular systolic function in older men. Circulation (pp. 96-103).
- Hirsch, I. B., Spina, R. J., Marker, J. C., Smith, L. J., Parvin, C. A., Holloszy, J. O., and Cryer, P. E. (1991). Insulin and glucagon in prevention of hypoglycemia during exercise in humans. Am J Physiol
- Martin, W. H., Spina, R. J., Korte, E., and (1991). Mechanisms of impaired of impaired exercise capacity in short duration experimental hyperthyroidism. J Clin Invest, 88, (pp. 2047-2053).
- Coggan, A. R., Spina, R. J., Kohrt, W. M., Bier, D. M., and Holloszy, J. O. (1991). Plasma glucose kinetics in a well-trained cyclist fed glucose throughout exercise. Int J Sport Nutrition, 1, (pp. 279-288).
- Robertson, R. J., Stanko, R. T., Goss, F. L., Spina, R. J., and Reilley, J. J. (1990). Blood glucose extraction as a mediator of percieved exertion prolonged exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol
- Robertson, R. J., Gloss, F. L., Auble, T. E., Cassinelli, D. A., Spina, R. J., Glickman, E. L., Galbreath, R. W., Silberman, R. A., and Metz, K. F. (1990). Cross-modal exercise prescription at absolute and relative oxygen uptake using perceived exertion. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 22, (pp. 653-659).
- Coggan, A. R., Kohrt, W. M., Spina, R. J., Bier, D. M., Holloszy, J. O., , and (1990). Endurance training decreases plasma glucose turnover and oxidation during moderate-intensity exercise in men. J. Appl Physiol, 68, (pp. 990-996).
- Stanko, R. T., Robertson, R. H., Spina, R. J., Reilly, J. J., Greenawait, K. D., and Goss, F. L. (1990). Enhancement of arm exercise endurance capacity with dihydroxyacetone and pyruvate. J Appl Physiol
- Coggan, A. R., Spina, R. J., Rogers, M. A., King, D. S., Brown, M., Nemeth, P. M., and Holloszy, J. O. (1990). Histochemical and enzymatic characteristics of skeletal muscle in master athletes. J Appl Physiol
- Goss, F. L., Robertson, R. J., Spina, R. J., Auble, T. E., Cassubekku, D. A., Silberman, R. A., and Galbreath, R. W. (1989). Aerobic metabolic requirements of simulated cross-country skiing. Ergonomics, 32, (pp. 1573-79).
- Martin, W. H., Coggan, A. R., Spina, R. J., and Saffitz, J. E. (1989). Effects of fiber type and training on adrenoreceptor density in human skeletal muscle. Am J Physiol, 257, (pp. 736-742).
- Gergley, T. J., McArdle, W. D., Toner, M. M., Jacobowitz, S., and Spina, R. J. (1984). Specificity of arm training on aerobic power during swimming and running. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 16, (pp. 349-353).
- McArdle, W. D., Goldstein, L. B., Last, F. C., Spina, R. J., Lichtman, S., Meyer, J. E., and Berger, A. I. (1984). Temporomandibular joint repositioning and exercise performance: a double blind study. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 16, (pp. 228-233).
- McArdle, W. D., Magel, J. R., Spina, R. J., Gergley, T. J., and Toner, M. M. (1984). Thermal adjustment to cold-water exposure in exercising men and women. J. Appl. Physiol, 56, (pp. 1572-1577).
- McArdle, W. D., Magel, J. R., Gergley, T. J., Spina, R. J., and Toner, M. M. (1984). Thermal adjustment to cold-water exposure in resting men and women. J. Appl. Physiol, 56, (pp. 1565-1571).
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Presentations
- Mechanisms of decline in the 02-transport capacity in women between the ages of 60-90
- Sponsoring Organization: American College of Sports Medicine
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Date: 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Comparison of VO2 peak between frail elderly and patients with congestive heart failure
- Sponsoring Organization: American College of Sports Medicine
- Location: Denver, Co
- Date: 1997
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Kincaid, P. S.
Donuhue, T. A.
Ballard, E. A.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Intrinsic cardiac adaptations to exercise training in older men
- Sponsoring Organization: Gerontological Society of America
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Turner, M. J.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Mechanisms underlying enhanced left ventricular performance to exercise training in older men
- Sponsoring Organization: American College of Sports Medicine
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Turner, M. J.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Effect of endurance exercise training on arterial stiffness in older subjects
- Sponsoring Organization: Gerontological Society of America
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Date: 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Bogenhagen, W. H.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Effect of exercise training on blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy in older subjects
- Sponsoring Organization: Gerontological Society of America
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Date: 1994
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Kohrt, W. M.
Sulentic, L.
Campbell, J.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Gender related differences in left ventricular filling dynamics in older subjects after endurance exercise training
- Sponsoring Organization: American Heart Association
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Date: 1994
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Miller, T. R.
Bogenhagen, W. H.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Mechanisms underlying enhanced stroke volume in endurance trained older men
- Sponsoring Organization: Gerontological Society of America
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: 1993
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
- Effect of exercise training on left ventricular performance in older women
- Sponsoring Organization: Gerontological Society of America
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: 1992
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Owaga, T.
Miller, T. R.
Kohrt, W. M.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Cardiovascular adaptations to exercise training in older men and women
- Conference Name:
- Location: Nagoya, Japan
- Date: 1991
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
- Effect of age and exercise training on baroreflex function and (-adrenergic response
- Sponsoring Organization: Gerontological Society of America
- Location: Boston, MA
- Date: 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Martin, W. H.
Holloszy, J. O.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Endurance exercise training in older women: skeletal muscle adaptations
- Sponsoring Organization: American College of Sports Medicine
- Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
- Date: 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Coggan, A. R.
Rogers, M. A.
King, D. S.
Brown, M.
Nemeth, P. M.
Holloszy, J. O.
- Cardiovascular adaptations to endurance exercise training
- Sponsoring Organization: American College of Sports Medicine
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Date: 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Ogawa, T.
Coggan, A. R.
Holloszy, J. O.
Ehsani, A. A.
- Cardiovascular adaptations to endurance exercise training in older men
- Sponsoring Organization: Gerontological Society of America
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Date: 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
- Exercise training attenuates the age-related decline in left ventricular function
- Sponsoring Organization: American Heart Association
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Spina, R. J.
Ogawa, T.
Miller, T. R.
Jilka, S. M.
Ehsani, A. A.
- 2008: Fellow, American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
- 1982: Graduate Teaching and Research Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh
- 1987: Institutional National Research Service Award, National Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health
- 1989: Invited Participant Summer Institute in Research on Aging, The Brookdale Foundation and the National Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health
- 2001: Provost Research Enhancement Professorship, University of Central Florida
- 1980: Teaching Fellowship, Queens College, City University of New York
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