Dr. JohnEric W. Smith

Complete Vitae

Education

• Auburn University (Ph.D., 2008, Exercise Science)
• Mississippi State University (M.S., 2023, Nutrition)
• Auburn University (M.S., 2003, Exercise Science)
• Auburn University (B.S., 2000, Exercise Science)

Research Interests

• Thermoregulation
• Hydration/Sports Nutrition
• Exercise Metabolism 
• Carbohydrate Metabolism

Areas of Teaching

• Environmental Physiology
• Exercise Metabolism
• Exercise Physiology
• Sport Physiology
• Exercise and Weight Control
• Fitness Programs and Testing Procedures

Recent Publications

• K.E. Spring*, K.K. Stratton, M.E. Holmes, J.W. Smith, C.C. Chen, and M. B. Powell. (2022) Impact of seated movement incorporation on middle school classroom physical activity levels and academic engagement. Research Quarterly of Sport and Exercise. DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2022.2100308. PMID: 36006695
• M.L. Bello*, D.A. Anglin*, Z.M. Gillen, and J.W. Smith. (2022) Comparison of wearable technology at quantifying power and muscle load of endurance runners against varying wind resistance. International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science, 10(2), 11. DOI: 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.10n.2p.11.
• F.G. Price*, J.W. Smith, and S.P. Brown (2022). Educating with Captain America: Metabolic and nutritional considerations. Advances in Physiology Education, 46, 362-364. DOI:10.1152/advan.00103.2021. PMID: 35482993
• B.D. Shepherd*, F.G. Price*, B.M. Krings*, and J.W. Smith. (2022) Comparison of a continuous and discontinuous GXT in V̇O2 in resistance trained and endurance trained males. International Journal of Exercise Science. 15(4):414-422.
• J.W. Smith, M. Bello*, and F.G. Price*. (2021) A case-series observation of sweat rate variability in endurance trained athletes. Nutrients. 13(6):1807. DOI: 10.3390/nu13061807. PMID: 34073387.
• B.M. Krings*, B.D. Shepherd*, J.C. Swain*, A.J. Turner*, H. Chander, H.S. Waldman*, M.J. McAllister, A.C. Knight, and J.W. Smith. (2021) Impact of fat grip attachments on muscular strength and neuromuscular activation during resistance exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 35(Suppl 1):S152-S157. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002954. PMID: 30694963.
• B.M. Krings*, H.S. Waldman*, B.D. Shepherd*, M.J. McAllister, B.J. Fountain, J. Lamberth, and J.W. Smith. (2021) The metabolic and performance effects of carbohydrate timing in resistance trained males undergoing a carbohydrate restricted diet. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 46(6):626-636. DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2020-0830. PMID: 33301383.
• F.G. Price*, A.J. Turner*, J.W. Smith, B.M. Krings*, H.S. Waldman*, H. Chander, A.C. Knight, and M.J. McAllister. (2020) The effects of high-intensity interval training on performance of Division I college 800/1500 m runners. International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science. 8(3). 28-35. DOI: 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.8n.3p.28.  
• H.S. Waldman*, J.W. Smith, J. Lamberth, B.J. Fountain, R.J. Bloomer, M.B. Butawan, M.J. McAllister. (2020) A 28-day carbohydrate-restricted diet improves markers of cardiovascular disease in professional firefighters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34(10). 2785-2792. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003749. PMID: 32740289.
• B.M. Krings*, M.J. McAllister, B.D. Shepherd*, H.S. Waldman*, and J.W. Smith. (2020) Effects of carbohydrate mouth rinsing on upper body resistance exercise performance. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 30(1). 42-47. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2019–0073. PMID: 31563122.
• S.A. Basham*, H.S. Waldman*, B.M. Krings*, J. Lamberth, J.W. Smith, and M.J. McAllister. (2019) Effect of curcumin supplementation on exercise-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, muscle damage, and muscle soreness. Journal of Dietary Supplements. DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2019.1604604.
• B.M. Krings*, B.D. Shepherd*, J.C. Swain*, A.J. Turner, * H. Chander, H.S. Waldman*, M.J. McAllister, A.C. Knight, and J.W. Smith. (2019) Impact of fat grip attachments on muscular strength and neuromuscular activation during resistance exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002954.
• B.M. Krings*, M.J. McAllister, B.D. Shepherd*, H.S. Waldman*, and J.W. Smith. (2019) Effects of carbohydrate mouth rinsing on upper-body resistance exercise performance. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2019–0073.
• H.S. Waldman*, J.W. Smith, J. Lamberth, and M.J. McAllister. (2019) A 28-day carbohydrate-restricted diet improves markers of cardiometabolic health and performance in professional firefighters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003354.
• Z. Shelly*, E. Stewart*, T. Fonville, R.F. Burch V, H. Chander, L. Strawderman, D. May, J.W. Smith, D. Carruth, and C. Bichey. (2019) Helmet prototype response time assessment using NCAA Division 1 collegiate football athletes. International Journal of Kinesiology & Sports Science. 7(4). 53-65. DOI: 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.7n.4p.53.
• M.J. McAllister, S.A. Basham*, J.W. Smith, B.J. Fountain, B.M. Krings*, and H.S. Waldman*. (2019) Effect of carbohydrate restriction on oxidative stress response to high intensity resistance exercise. Translational Sports Medicine. 2. 334-340. DOI: 10.1002/tsm2.98.
• H. Chander, M. Holland, B.M. Krings*, A.J. Turner*, J.C. Swain*, H.S. Waldman*, A.C. Knight, M.J. McAllister, S.A. Basham*, and J.W. Smith. (2019) Effects of ketone ingestion on single and dual-task postural stability and muscular exertion in firefighters. Safety. 5(15). 1-11. DOI:10.3390/safety5010015.
• M.J. McAllister, H.S. Waldman*, S.A. Basham*, B.M. Krings*, J.W. Smith, H. Chander, and M. Holland. (2019) Impact of ketone salt containing supplement on cardio respiratory and oxidative stress response in firefighters exercising in personal protective equipment. Asian Journal of Sports Medicine. 10(1). E82404. DOI: 10.5812/asjsm.82404.
• M.J. McAllister, S.A. Basham*, H.S. Waldman*, J.W. Smith, J. Mettler, M. Butawan, and R. Bloomer. (2019) Effects of psychological stress during exercise on markers of oxidative stress in healthy, trained men. Physiology and Behavior. 198, 90-95. DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2018.10.013.
• Signifies student researcher

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Sports Medicine
• Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• International Society of Sports Nutrition