Journal Articles
Burnley, M (2025)
Blue plaque review series: A.V. Hill, athletic records and the birth of exercise physiology,
Journal of Physiology, ISSN: 0022-3751. DOI:
10.1113/JP288130.
Ozkaya, O, As, H, Peker, A,
Burnley, M, Jones, AM (2024)
Resolving differences between MLSS and CP by considering rates of change of blood lactate during endurance exercise,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 57(1), pp.217-226, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0000000000003548.
Pons, MS, Bernert, L, Hume, E, Hughes, L, Williams, Z,
Burnley, M, Ansdell, P (2024)
No sex differences in oxygen uptake or extraction kinetics in the moderate or heavy exercise intensity domains,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 136(3), pp.472-481, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00429.2023.
Ozkaya, O, Jones, AM,
Burnley, M, As, H, Balci, GA (2024)
Different categories of VO2 kinetics in the ‘extreme’ exercise intensity domain,
Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(23), pp.2144-2152, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI:
10.1080/02640414.2024.2316504.
Wong, S,
Burnley, M, Mauger, AR, Sun, F, Hopker, J (2023)
Functional threshold power and the (manufactured) critical power controversy,
Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(17), pp.1643-1644, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI:
10.1080/02640414.2023.2288757.
Hunter, B, Karsten, B, Greenhalgh, A,
Burnley, M, Muniz-Pumares, D (2023)
The application of non-linear methods to quantify changes to movement dynamics during running: A scoping review,
Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(5), pp.481-494, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI:
10.1080/02640414.2023.2225014.
Goulding, RP,
Burnley, M, Wüst, RCI (2023)
How priming exercise affects oxygen uptake kinetics: from underpinning mechanisms to endurance performance,
Sports Medicine, 53(5), pp.959-976, ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI:
10.1007/s40279-023-01832-1.
Burnley, M (2023)
Invited review: The speed-duration relationship across the animal kingdom,
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 279, 111387, ISSN: 1095-6433. DOI:
10.1016/j.cbpa.2023.111387.
Sandbakk, Ø,
Burnley, M, Hopker, J, Pappous, A, Marcora, SM, Brickley, G (2023)
Louis Passfield—A Role Model for the Mission of IJSPP,
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(2), pp.111-111, ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI:
10.1123/ijspp.2022-0492.
Kadach, S, Park, JW, Stoyanov, Z, Black, MI, Vanhatalo, A,
Burnley, M, Walter, PJ, Cai, H, Schechter, AN, Piknova, B, Jones, AM (2023)
15N-labelled dietary nitrate supplementation increases human skeletal muscle nitrate concentration and improves muscle torque production,
Acta Physiologica, ISSN: 1748-1708. DOI:
10.1111/apha.13924.
Burnley, M, Bearden, SE, Jones, AM (2022)
Polarized Training Is Not Optimal for Endurance Athletes: Response to Foster and Colleagues,
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 54(6), pp.1038-1040, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/MSS.0000000000002924.
Burnley, M, Bearden, SE, Jones, AM (2022)
Polarized Training Is Not Optimal for Endurance Athletes,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 54(6), pp.1032-1034, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/MSS.0000000000002869.
Norbury, R, Smith, SA,
Burnley, M, Judge, M, Mauger, AR (2022)
The effect of hypertonic saline evoked muscle pain on neurophysiological changes and exercise performance in the contralateral limb,
Experimental Brain Research, 240(5), pp.1423-1434, ISSN: 0014-4819. DOI:
10.1007/s00221-022-06342-6.
Wong, S,
Burnley, M, Mauger, A, Fenghua, S, Hopker, J (2022)
Functional threshold power is not a valid marker of the maximal metabolic steady state,
Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(23), pp.2578-2584, ISSN: 0264-0414. DOI:
10.1080/02640414.2023.2176045.
Norbury, R, Smith, SA,
Burnley, M, Judge, M, Mauger, AR (2021)
The effect of elevated muscle pain on neuromuscular fatigue during exercise,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 122(1), pp.113-126, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-021-04814-1.
Pethick, J, Winter, S,
Burnley, M (2021)
Physiological complexity: influence of ageing, disease and neuromuscular fatigue on muscle force and torque fluctuations,
Experimental Physiology, 106(10), pp.2046-2059, ISSN: 0958-0670. DOI:
10.1113/EP089711.
Pethick, J, Winter, S,
Burnley, M (2021)
Fatigue-induced changes in knee-extensor torque complexity and muscle metabolic rate are dependent on joint angle,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(11), pp.3117-3131, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-021-04779-1.
Hunter, B, Greenhalgh, A, Karsten, B,
Burnley, M, Muniz-Pumares, D (2021)
Response to letter to the editor: Methodological considerations for a non-linear analysis of running in the heavy and severe intensity domains,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(7), pp.2103-2106, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-021-04685-6.
Hunter, B, Greenhalgh, A, Karsten, B,
Burnley, M, Muniz-Pumares, D (2021)
Correction to: A non‑linear analysis of running in the heavy and severe intensity domains (European Journal of Applied Physiology, (2021), 121, 5, (1297-1313), 10.1007/s00421-021-04615-6),
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(6), pp.1801-1802, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-021-04671-y.
Pethick, J, Winter, S,
Burnley, M (2021)
Did you know? Using entropy and fractal geometry to quantify fluctuations in physiological outputs,
Acta Physiologica, 233(4), e13670, ISSN: 1748-1708. DOI:
10.1111/apha.13670.
Yilmaz, K,
Burnley, M, Böcker, J, Müller, K, Jones, AM, Rittweger, J (2021)
Influence of simulated hypogravity on oxygen uptake during treadmill running,
Physiological Reports, 9(9), ISSN: 2051-817X. DOI:
10.14814/phy2.14787.
Hunter, B, Greenhalgh, A, Karsten, B,
Burnley, M, Muniz-Pumares, D (2021)
A non-linear analysis of running in the heavy and severe intensity domains,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(5), pp.1297-1313, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-021-04615-6.
Pethick, J, Casselton, C, Winter, S,
Burnley, M (2021)
Ischemic preconditioning blunts loss of knee extensor torque complexity with fatigue,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 53(2), pp.306-315, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0000000000002475.
Pethick, J, Winter, S,
Burnley, M (2020)
Physiological evidence that the critical torque is a phase transition, not a threshold,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52(11), pp.2390-2401, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/MSS.0000000000002389.
Pethick, J, Winter, SL,
Burnley, M (2019)
Fatigue reduces the complexity of knee extensor torque during fatiguing sustained isometric contractions,
European Journal of Sport Science, 19(10), pp.1349-1358, ISSN: 1746-1391. DOI:
10.1080/17461391.2019.1599450.
Jones, AM,
Burnley, M, Black, MI, Poole, DC, Vanhatalo, A (2019)
Response to considerations regarding Maximal Lactate Steady State determination before redefining the gold-standard,
Physiological Reports, 7(22), DOI:
10.14814/phy2.14292.
Pethick, J, Winter, SL,
Burnley, M (2019)
Relationship between muscle metabolic rate and muscle torque complexity during fatiguing intermittent isometric contractions in humans,
Physiological Reports, 7(18), ISSN: 2051-817X. DOI:
10.14814/phy2.14240.
Jones, AM,
Burnley, M, Black, MI, Poole, DC, Vanhatalo, A (2019)
The maximal metabolic steady state: redefining the ‘gold standard’,
Physiological Reports, 7(10), pp.e14098-e14098, ISSN: 2051-817X. DOI:
10.14814/phy2.14098.
Pethick, J, Whiteaway, K, Winter, SL,
Burnley, M (2019)
Prolonged depression of knee‐extensor torque complexity following eccentric exercise,
Experimental Physiology, 104(1), pp.100-111, ISSN: 0958-0670. DOI:
10.1113/ep087295.
Burnley, M (2018)
Peripheral Fatigue: Has Another “Threshold” Bitten the Dust?,
Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 46(4), pp.204-204, ISSN: 0091-6331. DOI:
10.1249/jes.0000000000000169.
Pethick, J, Winter, SL,
Burnley, M (2018)
Effects of ipsilateral and contralateral fatigue and muscle blood flow occlusion on the complexity of knee‐extensor torque output in humans,
Experimental Physiology, 103(7), pp.956-967, ISSN: 0958-0670. DOI:
10.1113/ep086960.
PETHICK, J, WINTER, SL,
BURNLEY, M (2018)
Caffeine Ingestion Attenuates Fatigue-induced Loss of Muscle Torque Complexity,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(2), pp.236-245, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0000000000001441.
Burnley, M and Jones, AM (2018)
Power–duration relationship: Physiology, fatigue, and the limits of human performance,
European Journal of Sport Science, 18(1), pp.1-12, ISSN: 1746-1391. DOI:
10.1080/17461391.2016.1249524.
POOLE, DC,
BURNLEY, M, VANHATALO, A, ROSSITER, HB, JONES, AM (2016)
Critical Power,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48(11), pp.2320-2334, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0000000000000939.
Pethick, J, Winter, SL,
Burnley, M (2016)
Loss of knee extensor torque complexity during fatiguing isometric muscle contractions occurs exclusively above the critical torque,
American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 310(11), pp.R1144-R1153, ISSN: 0363-6119. DOI:
10.1152/ajpregu.00019.2016.
Pethick, J, Winter, SL,
Burnley, M (2015)
Fatigue reduces the complexity of knee extensor torque fluctuations during maximal and submaximal intermittent isometric contractions in man,
The Journal of Physiology, 593(8), pp.2085-2096, ISSN: 0022-3751. DOI:
10.1113/jphysiol.2015.284380.
Chidnok, W, DiMenna, FJ, Bailey, SJ,
Burnley, M, Wilkerson, DP, Vanhatalo, A, Jones, AM (2013)
VO2max is not altered by self-pacing during incremental exercise,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113(2), pp.529-539, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-012-2478-6.
Chidnok, W, DiMenna, FJ, Bailey, SJ,
Burnley, M, Wilkerson, DP, Vanhatalo, A, Jones, AM (2013)
VO2max is not altered by self-pacing during incremental exercise:
reply to the letter of Alexis R. Mauger,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113(2), pp.543-544, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-012-2563-x.
Burnley, M, Vanhatalo, A, Jones, AM (2012)
Distinct profiles of neuromuscular fatigue during muscle contractions below and above the critical torque in humans,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 113(2), pp.215-223, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00022.2012.
BURNLEY, M, DAVISON, G, BAKER, JR (2011)
Effects of Priming Exercise on V˙O2 Kinetics and the Power-Duration Relationship,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(11), pp.2171-2179, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0b013e31821ff26d.
Jones, AM, Vanhatalo, A,
Burnley, M, Morton, RH, Poole, DC (2011)
RESPONSE,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(3), pp.553-553, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0b013e3182075485.
Vanhatalo, A, Jones, AM,
Burnley, M (2011)
Application of critical power in sport,
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 6(1), pp.128-136, ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI:
10.1123/ijspp.6.1.128.
JONES, AM, VANHATALO, A,
BURNLEY, M, MORTON, RH, POOLE, DC (2010)
Critical Power: Implications for Determination of V˙O2max and Exercise Tolerance,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(10), pp.1876-1890, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0b013e3181d9cf7f.
Burnley, M (2010)
The limit to exercise tolerance in humans: validity compromised by failing to account for the power–velocity relationship,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 109(6), pp.1225-1226, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-010-1465-z.
Burnley, M, Vanhatalo, A, Fulford, J, Jones, AM (2010)
Similar metabolic perturbations during all‐out and constant force exhaustive exercise in humans: a 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy study,
Experimental Physiology, 95(7), pp.798-807, ISSN: 0958-0670. DOI:
10.1113/expphysiol.2010.052688.
DiMenna, FJ, Wilkerson, DP,
Burnley, M, Bailey, SJ, Jones, AM (2010)
Priming exercise speeds pulmonary O2 uptake kinetics during supine “work-to-work” high-intensity cycle exercise,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 108(2), pp.283-292, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.01047.2009.
(2010)
Comments on Point:Counterpoint: Afferent feedback from fatigued locomotor muscles is/is not an important determinant of endurance exercise performance,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 108(2), pp.458-468, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.01388.2009.
(2009)
Comments on Point:Counterpoint: The kinetics of oxygen uptake during muscular exercise do/do not manifest time-delayed phases,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 107(5), pp.1669-1675, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00897.2009.
DiMenna, FJ, Wilkerson, DP,
Burnley, M, Bailey, SJ, Jones, AM (2009)
Influence of extreme pedal rates on pulmonary O2 uptake kinetics during transitions to high-intensity exercise from an elevated baseline,
Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, 169(1), pp.16-23, ISSN: 1569-9048. DOI:
10.1016/j.resp.2009.08.001.
Burnley, M (2009)
Estimation of critical torque using intermittent isometric maximal voluntary contractions of the quadriceps in humans,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 106(3), pp.975-983, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.91474.2008.
DiMenna, FJ, Wilkerson, DP,
Burnley, M, Bailey, SJ, Jones, AM (2009)
Influence of priming exercise on pulmonary O2uptake kinetics during transitions to high-intensity exercise at extreme pedal rates,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 106(2), pp.432-442, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.91195.2008.
Jones, AM and
Burnley, M (2009)
Oxygen uptake kinetics: An underappreciated determinant of exercise performance,
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 4(4), pp.524-532, ISSN: 1555-0265. DOI:
10.1123/ijspp.4.4.524.
Burnley, M (2008)
Found in translation: the dependence of oxygen uptake kinetics on O2 delivery and O2 utilization,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 105(5), pp.1387-1388, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.91178.2008.
Dekerle, J, Vanhatalo, A,
Burnley, M (2008)
Determination of critical power from a single test,
Science & Sports, 23(5), pp.231-238, ISSN: 0765-1597. DOI:
10.1016/j.scispo.2007.06.015.
Jones, AM, Wilkerson, DP, Vanhatalo, A,
Burnley, M (2008)
Influence of pacing strategy on O2 uptake and exercise tolerance,
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 18(5), pp.615-626, ISSN: 0905-7188. DOI:
10.1111/j.1600-0838.2007.00725.x.
VANHATALO, A, DOUST, JH,
BURNLEY, M (2008)
A 3-min All-out Cycling Test Is Sensitive to a Change in Critical Power,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40(9), pp.1693-1699, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0b013e318177871a.
DiMenna, FJ, Wilkerson, DP,
Burnley, M, Jones, AM (2008)
Influence of priming exercise on pulmonary O2 uptake kinetics during transitions to high-intensity exercise from an elevated baseline,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 105(2), pp.538-546, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.90357.2008.
Amann, M (2008)
Commentaries on Viewpoint: Fatigue mechanisms determining exercise performance: Integrative physiology is systems physiology,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 104(5), pp.1543-1546, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.90427.2008.
Ameredes, BT (2008)
Commentaries on Viewpoint: Fatigue mechanisms determining exercise performance: Integrative physiology is systems physiology,
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 104(5), pp.1545-1545, ISSN: 8750-7587.
Vanhatalo, A, Doust, JH,
Burnley, M (2008)
Robustness of a 3 min all‐out cycling test to manipulations of power profile and cadence in humans,
Experimental Physiology, 93(3), pp.383-390, ISSN: 0958-0670. DOI:
10.1113/expphysiol.2007.039883.
Burnley, M and Jones, AM (2007)
Oxygen uptake kinetics as a determinant of sports performance,
European Journal of Sport Science, 7(2), pp.63-79, ISSN: 1746-1391. DOI:
10.1080/17461390701456148.
VANHATALO, A, DOUST, JH,
BURNLEY, M (2007)
Determination of Critical Power Using a 3-min All-out Cycling Test,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(3), pp.548-555, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/mss.0b013e31802dd3e6.
Burnley, M, Doust, JH, Jones, AM (2006)
Time required for the restoration of normal heavy exercise V̇o2 kinetics following prior heavy exercise,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 101(5), pp.1320-1327, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00475.2006.
BURNLEY, M, DOUST, JH, VANHATALO, A (2006)
A 3-min All-Out Test to Determine Peak Oxygen Uptake and the Maximal Steady State,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(11), pp.1995-2003, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/01.mss.0000232024.06114.a6.
Burnley, M, Wilkerson, DP, Jones, AM (2006)
Lactic acid accumulation is an advantage/disadvantage during muscle activity,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 101(2), pp.683-683, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00504.2006.
Burnley, M, Roberts, CL, Thatcher, R, Doust, JH, Jones, AM (2006)
Influence of blood donation on O2 uptake on‐kinetics, peak O2 uptake and time to exhaustion during severe‐intensity cycle exercise in humans,
Experimental Physiology, 91(3), pp.499-509, ISSN: 0958-0670. DOI:
10.1113/expphysiol.2005.032805.
BURNLEY, M, DOUST, JH, JONES, AM (2005)
Effects of Prior Warm-up Regime on Severe-Intensity Cycling Performance,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(5), pp.838-845, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/01.mss.0000162617.18250.77.
JONES, AM, WILKERSON, DP,
BURNLEY, M, KOPPO, K (2003)
Prior Heavy Exercise Enhances Performance during Subsequent Perimaximal Exercise,
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(12), pp.2085-2092, ISSN: 0195-9131. DOI:
10.1249/01.mss.0000099108.55944.c4.
Burnley, M and Jones, AM (2003)
Interpreting V˙o 2 kinetics in heavy exercise revisited,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 94(6), pp.2548-2550, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.00045.2003.
Jones, AM, Koppo, K,
Burnley, M (2003)
Effects of Prior Exercise on Metabolic and Gas Exchange Responses to Exercise,
Sports Medicine, 33(13), pp.949-971, ISSN: 0112-1642. DOI:
10.2165/00007256-200333130-00002.
Burnley, M, Doust, JH, Ball, D, Jones, AM (2002)
Effects of prior heavy exercise onV˙o 2 kinetics during heavy exercise are related to changes in muscle activity,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 93(1), pp.167-174, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/japp.hysiol.01217.2001.
Burnley, M, Doust, J, Jones, A (2002)
Effects of prior heavy exercise, prior sprint exercise and passive warming on oxygen uptake kinetics during heavy exercise in humans,
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 87(4-5), pp.424-432, ISSN: 1439-6319. DOI:
10.1007/s00421-002-0647-8.
Burnley, M, Doust, JH, Carter, H, Jones, AM (2001)
Effects of Prior Exercise and Recovery Duration on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics During Heavy Exercise in Humans,
Experimental Physiology, 86(3), pp.417-425, ISSN: 0958-0670. DOI:
10.1113/eph8602122.
Carter, H, Jones, AM, Barstow, TJ,
Burnley, M, Williams, C, Doust, JH (2000)
Effect of endurance training on oxygen uptake kinetics during treadmill running,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 89(5), pp.1744-1752, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/jappl.2000.89.5.1744.
Burnley, M, Jones, AM, Carter, H, Doust, JH (2000)
Effects of prior heavy exercise on phase II pulmonary oxygen uptake kinetics during heavy exercise,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 89(4), pp.1387-1396, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/jappl.2000.89.4.1387.
Carter, H, Jones, AM, Barstow, TJ,
Burnley, M, Williams, CA, Doust, JH (2000)
Oxygen uptake kinetics in treadmill running and cycle ergometry: A comparison,
Journal of Applied Physiology, 89(3), pp.899-907, ISSN: 8750-7587. DOI:
10.1152/jappl.2000.89.3.899.
