Ross’ research
My current research interests include:
- The physiology of elite Kenyan distance runners
- The biomechanical study of the “skill” acquisition of barefoot running
- Fatigue and neuromuscular function in elite athletes with cerebral palsy
- Biomechanics and physiological characteristics of elite sprint kayakers
- Talent, training and sporting systems: How policy-makers, coaches and athletes should identify and manage talent for high performance success
My H-index is currently 15, and a full list of publications and citations can be found at this link, courtesy Google Scholar:
Tucker, R, J Santos-Concejero, and M Collins (2013).
The genetic basis for elite running performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine,
Vol 47(9):
545–549.
Bath, D, L Turner, A Bosch, R Tucker, E Lambert, K Thompson, and A St Clair Gibson (2012). The effect of a second runner on pacing strategy and RPE during a running time trial. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol 7(1): 26–32.
Tucker, R and M Collins (2012).
Athletic performance and risk of injury:
can genes explain all? Dialogues in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Vol 17(1):
31–39.
Albertus-Kajee, Y, R Tucker, W Derman, R Lamberts, and M Lambert (2011).
Alternative methods of normalising EMG during running. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology,
Vol 21(4):
579–586.
Albertus-Kajee, Y, R Tucker, W Derman, and M Lambert (2010).
Alternative methods of normalising EMG during cycling. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology,
Vol 20(6):
1036–1043.
Tucker, R and M Collins (2010). The science of sex verification and athletic performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol 5(2): 127–139.
Noakes, T, T Hew-Butler, and R Tucker (2009).
Environmental Sports Medicine. In:
Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport, edited by
M Schwellnus,
444.
Wiley-Blackwell.
Tucker, R and M Collins (2009).
The science and management of sex verification in sport. South African Journal of Sports Medicine,
Vol 21(4):
147–150.
Noakes, T, H Crewe, and R Tucker (2009).
The Brain and Fatigue. In:
Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport, edited by
R Maughan,
340.
Wiley-Blackwell.
Noakes, T, J Dugas, L Dugas, R Tucker, J Oksa, J Dunn, B van der Merwe, J Dirker, K Porvari, and J Smolander (2009).
Body temperatures during three long-distance polar swims in water of 0–3 °C. Journal of Thermal Biology,
Vol 34(1):
23–31.
Tucker, R (2008).
Thermoregulation, Fatigue and Exercise Modality. In:
Medicine and Sport Science, edited by
F Marino,
Vol 53,
26–38.
Basel, Switzerland: Karger Publishers, Series:
‘Thermoregulation and Human Performance. Physiological and Biological Aspects’.
Swart, J, R Tucker, R Lamberts, Y Albertus-Kajee, and M Lambert (2008). Potential causes of chronic anterior knee pain in a former winner of the Tour de France : case report. International SportMed Journal, Vol 9(4): 162–171.
Rae, D, G Knobel, T Mann, J Swart, R Tucker, and T Noakes (2008).
Heatstroke during endurance exercise: is there evidence for excessive endothermy? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,
Vol 40(7):
1193–1204.
Tucker, R, B Kayser, E Rae, L Raunch, A Bosch, and T Noakes (2007).
Hyperoxia improves 20 km cycling time trial performance by increasing muscle activation levels while perceived exertion stays the same. European Journal of Applied Physiology,
Vol 101(6):
771–781.
Tucker, R, T Marle, E Lambert, and T Noakes (2007).
Reply from R. Tucker, T. Marle, E. V. Lambert and T. D. Noakes. Journal of Physiology,
Vol 578(1):
373.
Atkinson, G, O Peacock, A St Clair Gibson, and R Tucker (2007).
Distribution of power output during cycling: impact and mechanisms. Sports Medicine,
Vol 37(8):
647–667.
Kriel, Y, D Hampson, E Lambert, R Tucker, Y Albertus, A Claassen, and A St Clair Gibson (2007). Visual stimulus deprivation and manipulation of auditory timing signals on pacing strategy. Perceptual and Motor Skills, Vol 105(3 Pt 2): 1227–1241.
Hew-Butler, T, K Sharwood, J Boulter, M Collins, R Tucker, J Dugas, R Shave, K George, T Cable, J Verbalis, and T Noakes (2007).
Dysnatremia predicts a delayed recovery in collapsed ultramarathon runners. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine,
Vol 17(4):
289–296.
Tucker, R, M Lambert, and T Noakes (2006). An analysis of pacing strategies during men’s world-record performances in track athletics. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol 1(3): 233–245.
St Clair Gibson, A, E Lambert, L Rauch, R Tucker, D Baden, C Foster, and T Noakes (2006). The role of information processing between the brain and peripheral physiological systems in pacing and perception of effort. Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), Vol 36(8): 705–722.
Tucker, R, T Marle, E Lambert, and T Noakes (2006).
The rate of heat storage mediates an anticipatory reduction in exercise intensity during cycling at a fixed rating of perceived exertion. Journal of Physiology,
Vol 574(Pt 3):
905–915.
Tucker, R, A Bester, E Lambert, T Noakes, C Vaughan, and A St Clair Gibson (2006).
Non-random fluctuations in power output during self-paced exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine,
Vol 40(11):
912–917.
Tucker, R (2006). The regulation of exercise performance by a complex anticipatory system..
Baden, D, T McLean, R Tucker, T Noakes, and A St Clair Gibson (2005).
Effect of anticipation during unknown or unexpected exercise duration on rating of perceived exertion, affect, and physiological function. British Journal of Sports Medicine,
Vol 39(10):
742–746.
Saunders, A, J Dugas, R Tucker, M Lambert, and T Noakes (2005).
The effects of different air velocities on heat storage and body temperature in humans cycling in a hot, humid environment. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica,
Vol 183(3):
241–255.
Albertus, Y, R Tucker, A St Clair Gibson, E Lambert, D Hampson, and T Noakes (2005). Effect of distance feedback on pacing strategy and perceived exertion during cycling. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 37(3): 461–468.
Tucker, R, C Bolger, A Bester, C Vaughan, T Noakes, and A St Clair Gibson (2005).
A novel mathematical model of pacing strategy during self-paced exercise: 530 Board #121 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. May 2005.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(5): S100-S101, Series:
‘Exercise Testing: Older Adults, General Testing, Acute Exercise Responses’.
Tucker, R, L Rauch, Y Harley, and T Noakes (2004).
Impaired exercise performance in the heat is associated with an anticipatory reduction in skeletal muscle recruitment. Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology,
Vol 448(4):
422–430.
Noakes, T and R Tucker (2004). Inverse relationship between VO2max and economy in world-class cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 36(6): 1083–1084.