Chee Hoi Leong

Peer-reviewed Journal Publications

Leong C.H., Elmer S.J., & Martin J.C. Noncircular Chainrings Do Not Influence Physiological Responses during Submaximal Cycling Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2021; 17(3): 407-414. (DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0778; Impact factor: 4.010) 

Leong C.H., Elmer S.J., & Martin J.C. Noncircular Chainrings Do Not Influence Maximum Cycling Power. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2017; 33: 410-418. (Impact factor: 1.833; Cited 6 times; ResearchGate Reads: 20)  

Leong C.H., McDermott W., Elmer S.J., & Martin J.C. Chronic Eccentric Cycling Improves Quadriceps Muscle Structure and Maximum Cycling Power. International Journal of Sports Medicine.2014; 35(7): 559-565. (Impact factor: 3.118; Cited 45 times; ResearchGate Reads: 208) 

Goh T.L., Leong C.H., Fede M., & Ciotto C. Before-School Physical Activity Program’s Impact on Social and Emotional Learning. Journal of School Health. 2022. (DOI: 10.1111/josh.13167) 

Schifino A.G., & Leong C.H. Chronic Eccentric Cycling Training Improves Walking Economy in Healthy Individuals. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology. 2020. 9(2): 45-51. (DOI: 10.31189/2165-7629-9.2.45; Corresponding Author) 

Russ A., Schifino A.G., & Leong C.H. Effect of Calcium Lactate Monohydrate and Magnesium Lactate Dihydrate on V̇O2peak and Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation. Acta Gymnica. 2019. (DOI: 10.5507/ag.2019.004; Corresponding Author; Impact factor: 0.96) 

Goh T.L., Leong C.H., Brusseau T., & Hannon J. Children’s Physical Activity Levels following Participation in a Classroom-based Physical Activity Curriculum. Children. 2019. 6(6): 76. (DOI: 10.3390/children6060076). 

Elmer S.J, Hahn S., McAllister P., Leong C.H., & Martin J.C. Improvements in multi-joint leg function following chronic eccentric exercise. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 2012; 22(5): 653-661. (Impact factor: 4.221; cited 39 times; ResearchGate Reads: 73) 

Manuscripts Submitted or In-Preparation

Leong C.H., Forsythe-York C., & Bohling Z. Effect of 8 Weeks Resistance Training on Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Isokinetic Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Ratio, and Vertical Jump Performance in Healthy Individuals. Under review at Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. (Lead and Corresponding Author)

Peer Reviewed Abstract Publications

Goh, T.L., Brusseau, T., Leong, C.H., & Hannon, J. Physical Activity and Fitness Levels of Elementary School Children. Round Table presentation at the 2018 SHAPE America National Convention and Expo, Nashville, TN, 2018. 

Smith, D., Kostelis, K., Leong, C.H., & Ciotto, C. Relationship between Cardiovascular Endurance and Academic Achievement among 10th-Graders. Presented at SHAPE America Eastern District Conference, Burlington, VT, 2018. 

Schifino, A.G., Weiler, A.J., Huaqui, J., & Leong, C.H. Effect of 8 Weeks of Eccentric Cycling Training on Running Economy in Healthy Individuals. (2018). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S): 117. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, 2018. 

Schifino, A.G., Weiler, A.J., Diaz, F.L, & Leong, C.H. Effect of 6 Weeks of Eccentric Cycling Training on Walking Economy in Healthy Individuals. (2017). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 49(5S): 330. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, 2017. 

Russ, A., Schifino, A.G., McCulloch, Z., Melnyk, J., Kostelis, K., & Leong, C.H. Effect of Calcium Lactate Monohydrate and Magnesium Lactate Dihydrate on V̇O2peak and Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation. (2017). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 49(5S): 943. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, 2017. 

Leong, C.H., & Martin, J.C. Submaximal Cycling Power Using Noncircular Chainrings: A Comparison of Different Quantification Approaches. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48(5S): 285. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, 2016. 

Leong, C.H., & Martin, J.C. Noncircular Chainrings Do Not Improve Maximum Cycling Power and Joint-Specific Power during Maximal Cycling. (2015). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 47(5S), 250-253. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, 2015. 

Leong, C.H., Church, T.S., Elmer, S.J., & Martin, J.C. (2014). Noncircular Chainrings Do Not Improve Maximum Cycling Power or Change Optimal Pedaling Rate. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 46(5S), 418-423. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL, 2014. 

Rimer, E., Leong, C.H., Marshall, C.S., Wehmanen, K.W., Fowles, R., & Martin, J.C. (2013). Elite Downhill Racers May Demonstrate Greater Leg-Spring Stiffness than Sub-Elite Racers.  

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 45(5S), 696-703. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, 2013.

Leong, C.H., McDermott, W.J., Grabowski, A.M., McGowan, C.P., & Martin, J.C. (2014). Effect of Lower Extremity Mass and Inertia Manipulation on Swing Phase Sprint Mechanics. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 44(5S), 269-9583. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA, 2012. 

Leong, C.H., Martin, J.C. The Effect of Eccentric Cycling Training on Knee Landing Mechanics in Bilateral Drop-Jump Landings. Student Work In Progress presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Boston, Massachusetts, 2012. (Not presented due to conference cancellation) 

Leong, C.H., & Crussemeyer, J.C. Comparison of Upper Body Power between Sport Climbers and Boulderers. (2011). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82:sup1, A-iii-A-xv, DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2011.10599735. Presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), San Diego, CA, 2011. 

Leong, C.H., Elmer, S.J., Marshall, C.S., Wehmanen, K.W., Amann, M., & Martin, J.C. (2011). Central and Peripheral aspects of Fatigue Following 30s Maximal Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(5S):34-35. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, 2011. 

National and Regional Conference Presentations

Carr D., & Leong C.H. Trainer Social Support Improves Exercise Adherence. 

• Presented as an oral slide presentation in the Master’s student award competition at the NEACSM Annual Meeting Fall 2022. 

Leong C.H., York C., & Bohling Z.J. Posterior Chain and Core Strength Training Improves Pelvic Posture, Hamstrings-To-Quadriceps Ratio, and Vertical Jump Performance. 

• Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL, 2019. 
• Presented at CSCU Faculty Research and Creative Activity Conference 2019. 

Martin M., Goh T.L., Gagnon A., & Leong C.H. Fit to Teach: Hiring Practices in Physical Education. 

• Presented at CSCU Faculty Research and Creative Activity Conference 2019. 

Bohling Z.J., York C., & Leong C.H. Pelvic and Core Strength Training Improves Pelvic Posture, Hamstrings-To-Quadriceps Ratio, and Vertical Jump Performance. 

• Finalist for the NEACSM Annual Meeting Student Investigator Award in the Master’s category. 
• Presented as an oral slide presentation in the Master’s student award competition at the NEACSM Annual Meeting Fall 2018. 

Schifino A.G., Weiler A.J., Diaz F.L, & Leong C.H. Effect of 6 Weeks of Eccentric Cycling Training on Walking Economy in Healthy Individuals.  

• Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, 2017.  
• Presented at New England American College of Sports Medicine, Providence, RI, 2016. Winner of the Bachelor’s category Student Award Competition.  
• Presented at 2017 CSCU Faculty Research Conference 

Russ A., Schifino A.G., McCulloch Z., Melnyk J., Kostelis K., & Leong C.H. Effect of Calcium and Magnesium Lactate Supplementation on V̇O2peak and Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation.  

• Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, 2017.   
• Presented at New England American College of Sports Medicine, Providence, RI, 2016. Finalist of the Master’s category Student Award Competition. 
• Presented at 2017 CSCU Faculty Research Conference 

Shah B., Leong C.H., Melnyk J., & Kostelis K. Effects of Locomotor Treadmill Training verses Ground Walking on Mobility in Healthy Young Adults. Presented at SHAPE America Eastern District Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, 2016. 

Aldred L., O’Brien T., Kostelis K., Melnyk J., & Leong C.H. Examining Training Programs to Prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury By Improving Physiological Characteristics. Presented at New England American College of Sports Medicine, Providence, RI, 2015.

Popular Press Coverage

Dissertation manuscript (2014). The effect of noncircular chainrings on maximal and submaximal cycling performance. Highlighted in the elliptical chainrings topic of TRS Triathlon.  Elliptical Chain Rings Don’t Work (Because You Won’t Let Them) (Oct 27, 2015). 

http://trstriathlon.com/elliptical-chain-rings-dont-work-because-you-wont-let-them/