Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport: Full-time Faculty & Staff

PhD (Movement Science): Washington University in St. Louis

M.S.C.I. (Master of Science and Clinical Investigation): Washington University in St. Louis

M.S. (Exercise Science): Western Kentucky University

B.S. (Exercise Science): Western Kentucky University

CERTIFICATIONS:

American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (2014-present)

EXS 296: Exercise Science Practicum

EXS 311: Exercise Physiology

EXS 313: Motor Learning and Control

EXS 412 Exercise Testing and Prescription

EXS 420: Clinical Exercise Physiology

Selected publications (*Student in the Tinius Lab)

Tinius RA, Duchette C*, Beasley S, Blankenship MM, Schoenberg N. Obstetric Patients and Healthcare Providers Perspectives to Inform Mobile App Design for Physical Activity and Weight Control During Pregnancy and Postpartum in a Rural Setting. Int J Womens Health. 2021 Apr 29;13:405-432. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S296310. PMID: 33953614; PMCID: PMC8092851.

Tinius RA, Yoho K*, Blankenship MM, Maples JM. Postpartum metabolism: how does it change from pregnancy and what are the potential implications? International Journal of Women’s Health. In Press.   

Maples JM, Erlich S, Tinius RA. Elevated lipid oxidation is associated with exceeding gestational weight gain recommendations and increased neonatal anthropometrics: A cross- sectional analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. In Press. 

Nagpal T, Maples JM, Duchette C, Altizer E, Tinius RA. Physical Activity during Pregnancy may Mitigate Adverse Outcomes Resulting from COVID-19 and Distancing Regulations: Perspectives of Prenatal Healthcare Providers in the Southern Region of the United States. International Journal of Exercise Science. In press.

Link K, Logsdon CM, Tinius RA. A Web-Based Educational Intervention to Increase Perinatal Nurse and Pre-Licensure Student Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Providing Postpartum Depression Care. The Journal of Perinatal Education. In press. 

Tinius RA, *Polston M, *Bradshaw H, *Greene A, *Ashley P, *Parker A. An Assessment of Mobile Applications Designed to Address Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Postpartum. International Journal of Exercise Science.14(7):382-399. eCollection April 2021.    PMID: 34055180. PMCID: PMC8136604

Tinius RA, *Edens K, Jones S, Link K, Lyons TS, Pearson KJ, Maples JM. Evidence-Based Materials and Access to Local Resources Reduced Sedentary Time and Maintained Exercise Self-Efficacy during Pregnancy in a Rural Setting. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. In press. 

Blankenship MM, Link K, *Henry S, Tinius RA. Patient and Provider Communication Regarding Exercise during Pregnancy in a Rural Setting. International Journal of Exercise Science. In press. 

Tinius RA, Blankenship MM. Furgal KE, Cade WT, Pearson KJ, Rowland NS, *Pearson RC, Hoover DL, Maples JM. Metabolic flexibility is impaired in women who are pregnant and overweight/obese and related to insulin resistance and inflammation. Metabolism. 2020. Metabolism. 2020;104:154142. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2020.154142

Tinius RA, *Rajendran N, *Miller L, Menke B, Esslinger K, Maples J, Furgal KE. Maternal factors related to infant motor development at 4 months of age. Breastfeeding Medicine. 2020. 15(2). DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2019.0243. 

Tinius RA, Nagpal TS, *Edens KE, *Duchette C, Blankenship MM. Exploring beliefs about exercise among pregnant women in rural communities. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. 2020. In press.DOI:10.1111/jmwh.13080

Tinius RA, Blankenship M, Furgal K, Norris B, Lambert J, Maples JM, Pearson KJ, Cade WT. The YMCA cycle test and 6-minute walk test are not accurate predictors of peak cardiorespiratory fitness during mid pregnancy. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2019. In press. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003263. 

Morris CE, *Wessel PA, Tinius RA, Schafer MA, Maples JM. Validity of Activity Trackers in Estimating Energy Expenditure during High-Intensity Functional Training.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Res Q Exerc Sport 90(3): 377-384. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1603989 

Tinius RA., López J.D., Cade WT, Stein R.I,, Haire-Joshu D., Cahill A.G. Patient and obstetric provider discordance regarding weight gain management among overweight and obese socioeconomically disadvantaged African American women. Women & Health. 2020. 60(20): 156-167. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2019.1616044.

*Clayton BA, Tinius RA, Winchester LJ, Menke BR, Reece MC, Maples JM. Physiological and Perceptional Responses to High-Intensity Circuit Training using Body Weight Resistance Exercise: Are there Sex-Specific Differences? Int J Exerc Sci 12(4): 245-255. PMID: 30899349

*Alvis M, Morris CE, *Gerrard TL, *Hughes AG, *Hunt L, *Koester MM, Tinius RA. Evidence-Based Educational Brochures Influenced Beliefs and Improved Knowledge Regarding the Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy. Int J Exerc Sci 12(3): 581-589.

Link K, Tinius RA, Maples JM, Logdson CM. Self-Efficacy and Postpartum Depression Teaching by Perinatal Nurses in a Rural Setting: A Replication Study. Journal of Perinatal Education. 2018. In press.

Clayton BA*, Tinius RA, Winchester LJ, Menke BR,* Reece MC, Maples JM. Physiological and Perceptional Responses to High-Intensity Circuit Training using Body Weight Resistance Exercise: Are there Sex-Specific Differences? International Journal of Exercise Science. 2019. In press. 

Alvis M*, Morris CE, Gerrard TL*, Hughes AG*, Hunt L*, Koester MM*, Tinius RA. Evidence-Based Educational Brochures Influenced Beliefs and Improved Knowledge Regarding the Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2019. In press.

Tinius RA, Cahill AG, Cade WT. Low-intensity physical activity is associated with lower maternal systemic inflammation during late pregnancy. Journal of Obesity and Weight Loss Therapy 2017 7(3). DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904.1000343. PMID: 28856070

Keen K*, Maples JM, Cooley B*, Olenick A*, Blankenship M, Hoover D, Tinius RA. Acute high-intensity exercise improves mood during the second trimester of pregnancy. International Journal of Women’s Health and Wellness. 2017, 3:053. DOI: 10.23937/2474-1353/1510053 (*Student in the Tinius Lab)

Rohatgi K., Tinius R.A., Cahill A.G., Cade W.T., Parra Parez D. Ultra-processed products consumed during pregnancy are associated with maternal gestational weight gain and neonatal body composition. 2017. PeerJ.5:e4091. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4091. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5723430

Hesse C*, Tinius RA, Cooley B*, Olenick A*., Blankenship M, Hoover DL, Maples JM. Assessment of endpoint criteria and perceived barriers during maximal cardiorespiratory testing among pregnant women. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. Nov 2017. PMID: 29148627 DOI: 10.23736/S0022-4707.17.07750-7.

Ringenberg G*., Maples JM, Tinius RA. The validity