Prof. Mike lambert

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POSITION

  • Professor, BSc (Med)(Hons) course co-ordinator, UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (ESSM), Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD (Physiology) (Exercise Science), University of Cape Town (1990)

    Thesis title: Physiological and metabolic adaptations to endurance training in rats: relationship to

    training-induced changes in running performance

  • MSc (Exercise Physiology), University of South Carolina, USA (1984)

  • BA (Phys Ed)(Hons), Rhodes University (1983)

  • BSc (Agric) (Animal Science), Natal University (1978)

 

ESSM RESEARCH GROUPS

  • Exercise performance

  • Injuries and medical conditions associated with sport and exercise

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

  • How muscle adapts after exposure to exercise training, with particular emphasis on muscle damage and regeneration

  • How these adaptations can be applied to improve sports performance

  • Monitoring response to a training load

 

OTHER

 

  • C2-rated research scientist, National Research Foundation, South Africa

  • Editor-in-Chief, South African Journal of Sports Medicine

  • Advisory board member of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, International Journal of Physiology and Performance, Journal of Sports Science

  • Scientific advisory board member of Marathon and Beyond

 

CONTACT

 

Tel:      +27 21 650 4558

Email:  Mike.Lambert@uct.ac.za

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PUBLICATIONS

 

International peer-reviewed journals

  1. Rae DE, Vignaud A, Butler-Browne GS, Thornell LE, Sinclair-Smith C, Derman EW, Lambert MI, Collins M. Skeletal muscle telomere length in healthy, experienced, endurance runners. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2010 Epub ahead of print.

  2. Swart J, Lamberts RP, Lambert MI, St Clair Gibson A, Lambert EV, Skowno J, Noakes TD. Exercising with reserve: Evidence that the CNS regulates prolonged exercise performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2010 Epub ahead of print.

  3. Lamberts RP, Swart J, Noakes TD, Lambert M.I. A novel submaximal cycle test to monitor fatigue and predict cycling performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Epub ahead of print

  4. Swart, J, Lambert, R.P., Lambert, M.I., St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, E.V., Skowno, J. and Noakes T.D. Exercising with reserve: Evidence that the CNS regulates prolonged exercise performance.  British Journal of Sports Medicine. Published online 3 Dec 2008.

  5. Lamberts, R.P., Swart, J., Noakes, T.D. and Lambert, M.I Heart rate recovery as a guide to monitor fatigue and predict changes in performance parameters. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 2010 Epub ahead of print.

  6. Lamberts, R.P., Swart,J.  Woolrich, R. Noakes, T.D. and Lambert M.I. Measurement error associated with performance testing in well trained cyclists; application to the precision of monitoring changes in training status. International SportsMed Journal 10(1): 33-44, 2009.

  7. Azevedo, L.B., Lambert, M.I., Vaughan, C.L. and Schwellnus, M.P. Biomechanics variables associated with Achilles tendinopathy in runners. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 43, 288-292 2009.

  8. Lamberts R.P., Swart J., Noakes T.D., Lambert M.I. Changes in heart rate recovery after high-intensity training in well-trained cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 105:705-13, 2009.

  9. Swart, J., Lambert, R.P., Derman, W. and Lambert, M.I. Effects of high intensity training prescribed by heart rate or power in trained cyclists. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(2):619-25, 2009

  10. Lamberts, R and Lambert, M.I. Day-to-day variation in heart rate at different levels of submaximal exertion: implications for monitoring training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(3):1005-10, 2009.

  11. Noakes, T.D., Lambert, M.I. and Hauman, R. Which lap is the slowest? An analysis of 32 world record performances. British Journal of sports Medicine, 43 (10):760-764, 2009.

  12. Jennings, C.L., Micklesfield, L.K., Lambert, M.I., Lambert, E.V., Collins, M. and Goedecke, J.H. Comparison of body fatness measurements  by near IR reactance and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in normal-weight and obese black and white women. British Journal of Nutrition. 2:1-5, 2009.

  13. Borresen and Lambert, M.I. Quantifying the dose-response relationship between training and performance. Sports Medicine, 39(9):779-95, 2009.

  14. Lamberts, R.P., Rietjens, G.J.,, Tijdink, H.H., Noakes, T.D., Lambert, M.I. Measuring submaximal performance parameters to monitor fatigue and predict cycling performance: a case study of a world-class cyclo-cross cyclist. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 108(1):183-90, 2010.

  15. Swart, J., Tucker, R., Lamberts, R.P. Albertus-Kajee, Y and Lambert, M.I. Potential causes of chronic anterior knee pain in a former winner of the Tour de France. International SportsMed Journal, 9 (4), 2008

  16. Borresen, J. and Lambert, M.I.  Quantifying training load – a comparison of subjective and objective methods. International Journal of Physiology and Performance. 3 (1), 16-30, 2008.

  17. Nummela, A.T., Heath, K.A., Paavolainen, L.M, Lambert, M.I., St Clair Gibson, A.  Rusko, H.K. Noakes, T.D. Fatigue during a 5-km running time trial. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 29 (9), 738-745, 2008.

  18. Borresen, J. and Lambert, M.I. Autonomic control of heart rate during and after exercise. Measurements and implications for monitoring training status  Sports Medicine. 38 (8), 633-646, 2008.

  19. Tee, J.C., Bosch, A.N. and Lambert, M.I. Metabolic consequences of exercise induced muscle damage. Sports Medicine, 37(10), 827-36, 2007.

  20. Borresen, J. and Lambert, M.I. Changes in heart rate recovery in response to acute changes in training load. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 101(4), 503-11, 2007.

  21. Braude, S.C., Henning, L.M. and Lambert M.I. Accuracy of bone assessments for verifying age in adolescents: application in sport. South African Journal of Radiology (In press).

  22. Noakes, T.D., Borresen, J., Hew-Butler, T., Lambert, M.I. and Jordaan, E. Semmelweis and the aetiology of puerperal sepsis 160 years on: an historical review. Epidemiology and Infection, June 7, 1-9, 2007.

  23. Keet, J., Gray, J. Harley, Y. and Lambert M.I. The effect of medial patellar taping on pain, strength and neuromuscular recruitment in subjects with and without patellofemoral pain. Physiotherapy, 93 (1), 45-52, 2007.

  24. Prim, S., Van Rooyen, M and Lambert, M.I. A comparison of performance indicators between the four South African teams and the winners of the 2005 Super 12 Rugby competition. What separates top from bottom? International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 6, (2), 126-133, 2006.

  25. Lambert, M.I. and Borresen, J. A theoretical basis of monitoring fatigue: a practical approach for coaches. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 1 (4), 371 – 388, 2006.

  26. Borresen J. and Lambert, M.I. Validity of self-reported training duration. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 1 (4), 353 – 359, 2006.

  27. Tucker, R., Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. An analysis of pacing strategies during men’s world-record performances in track athletics. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 1 (3), 233 - 245, 2006.

  28. Durandt, J. Tee, J.C., Prim, S.K. and Lambert, M.I. Physical fitness components associated with performance in a multiple sprint test. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 1 (2), 78 -88, 2006.

  29. Lambert M.I. Physiological testing: help or hype? International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 1 (2), 199-208, 2006.

  30. Nummela A.T., Paavolainen L.M., Sharwood K.A., Lambert M.I., Noakes T.D., Rusko H.K. Neuromuscular factors determining 5 km running performance and running economy in well-trained athletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 97(1):1-8, 2006.

  31. St Clair Gibson, A., Grobler, L.A., Collins, M., Lambert, M.I., Sharwood, K., Derman, E.W., Noakes, T.D. Evaluation of maximal exercise performance, fatigue, and depression in athletes with acquired chronic training intolerance. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 16: 39-45, 2006.

  32. St Clair Gibson, A., Goedecke, J.H., Harley, Y.X., Myers, L.J., Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. Metabolic setpoint control mechanisms in different physiological systems at rest and during exercise.  Journal of Theoretical Biology, 236 (1),  60-72, 2005.

  33. Keytel, L.R. Mukwevho, E., Will, M.A., Lambert, M.I. Prediction of maximal heart rate: comparison using a novel and conventional equation. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance. 11 (3), 269-277, 2005.

  34. Jennings, C.L., Viljoen, W, Durandt, J. and Lambert, M.I. The reliability of the Fitrodyne as a measure of muscle power. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19 (4), 859 – 863, 2005.

  35. Rae, D.E., Bosch, A.E., Collins, M. Lambert, M.I. The interaction of aging and 10 years racing on ultraendurance running performance. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 13: 210 – 222, 2005.

  36. Saunders A.G., Dugas J.P., Tucker R., Lambert M.I., Noakes T.D. The effects of different air velocities on heat storage and body temperature in humans cycling in a hot, humid environment. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica.;183(3): 241-55, 2005

  37. St Clair Gibson A., Goedecke J.H., Harley Y.X., Myers L.J., Lambert M.I, Noakes T.D., Lambert E.V. Metabolic setpoint control mechanisms in different physiological mechanisms at rest and during exercise. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 236:60-72, 2005.

  38. Noakes, T.D., Harley, Y.X.R., Bosch, A.B., Marino, F.E., St Clair Gibson, A. and Lambert, M.I.  Physiological function and neuromuscular recruitment in elite South African distance runners. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. 1 (4): 261 – 271, 2004.

  39. Lemmink, A.P.M, Visscher, C., Lambert, M.I. and Lamberts, R.P. The interval shuttle run test for intermittent sport players: Evaluation of Reliability. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.18: (4), 821 – 827, 2004.

  40. Grobler, L.A., Collins, M., Lambert, M.I. Sinclair-Smith, C. Derman, W., St Clair Gibson, A. and Noakes, T.D. Skeletal muscle pathology in endurance athletes with acquired training intolerance. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 38: 697-703, 2004.

  41. Ansley, L.., Schabort, E., St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, M.I., and Noakes, T.D. Regulation of pacing strategies during successive 4-km time trials. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 36: 1819 – 1825, 2004. 

  42. Millson, H.B., Gray, J. Stretch, R.A. and Lambert, M.I. Dissociation between back pain and bone stress reaction as measured by CT scan in young cricket fast bowlers. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 38: 586 – 591, 2004.

  43. Lamberts, R.P.,Lemmink, K.A.P.M., Durandt, J. and Lambert, M.I. Day-to-day variation in the heart rate during submaximal exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18: 641 – 645, 2004.

  44. Lambert, M.I., Dugas, J.P., Kirkman, M.C., Waldeck, M.R., Mokone, G.G., Changes in running speed in a 100 km ultra-marathon race. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 3: 167 – 173, 2004.

  45. Lambert M.I., Burgess, T.L. Microcurrent therapy and the treatment of soft tissue injury. International Sports Medicine Journal. 5: 141 – 146, 2004.

  46. Grobler, L..A., Collins, M. and Lambert, M.I. Remodelling of skeletal muscle following exercise-induced muscle damage. International Sports Medicine Journal. 5: 67 – 76, 2004.

  47. Hampson D.B., St Clair Gibson A., Lambert M.I., Dugas J.P., Lambert E.V. and Noakes TD. Deception and perceived exertion during high-intensity running bouts. Perceptual Motor Skills. 98: 1027-1038, 2004.

  48. Marino, F.E., Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. Superior performance of African runners in warm humid but not in cool environmental conditions. Journal of Applied Physiology, 96: 124 – 130, 2004.

  49. Boddington M.K., Waldeck, M.R. and Lambert, M.I. Validity of a 5-m multiple shuttle run test for assessing fitness of female field hockey players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18: 97-100, 2004.

  50. Taliep, S, Lambert, M.I, St Clair Gibson, A, Gray, J and Noakes T.D.The effects of a 12 over bowling spell on bowling accuracy and pace in cricket fast bowlers. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 45: 197-217, 2003

  51. Boddington, M.K.; Lambert M.I.; and Waldeck M.R. The analysis of skilled performance and game parameters during league field hockey matches. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 3 (2): 121 – 129, 2003.

  52. Collins, M., Renault, V. Grobler, L.A., St Clair Gibson, A. Lambert, M.I., Derman, E.W., Butler-Browne, G.S., Noakes, T.D. and Mouly, V. Athletes with exercise associated fatigue have abnormally short muscle DNA telomeres. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 35 (9): 1524 – 1528, 2003.

  53. Waldeck, M.R. and Lambert, M.I. Heart rate during sleep: implications for monitoring training status. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 3: 133 – 138, 2003.

  54. Hunter, A.M, St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, M., Dennis, S., Mullany, H., O'Malley, M.J., Vaughan,  C.L., Kay, D. and Noakes T.D. EMG amplitude in maximal and submaximal exercise is dependent on signal capture rate. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 24 (2): 83-9, 2003.

  55. Hunter, A.M., St Clair Gibson, A. Lambert, M.I., Nobbs, L. and Noakes, T.D. Effects of supramaximal exercise on the electromyographic signal  British Journal of Sports Medicine, 37: 296-299, 2003.

  56. St Clair Gibson A, Baden DA, Lambert M.I., Lambert EV, Harley YXR, Hampson D, Russell V, Noakes TD. The conscious perception of the sensation of fatigue. Sports Medicine, 33 (3): 167 – 176, 2003.

  57. Harley, Y., St Clair Gibson, A., Harley, E., Lambert, M.I.,  Vaughan, C. and Noakes. T.D. Quadriceps strength and jumping efficiency in dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 6 (3): 87 – 84, 2002.

  58. Hunter, A.M., St Clair Gibson, A. Mbambo, Z., Lambert, M.I and Noakes, T.D. The effects of heat stress on neuromuscular activity during endurance exercise. Pflugers Archives 444 (6): 738-43, 2002.

  59. Hunter, A.M., St Clair Gibson, A, Lambert M.I., Noakes, T.D. Electromyographic (EMG) normalization method for cycle fatigue protocols. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 34(5): 857-61, 2002.

  60. Hunter, A.M., St Clair Gibson, A. Derman, W.E., Lambert, M.I. Dennis, S.C. and  Noakes, T.D. The effect of selective 1-blockade on EMG signal characteristics during progressive endurance exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 88: 275-281, 2002.

  61. Sharwood, K., Lambert, M.I., St Clair Gibson, A. and Noakes T.D. Changes in oxygen consumption during and after a downhill run in masters long distance runners. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 12: 308-312, 2002.

  62. Kohler, R and Lambert M.I. Urine nandrolone metabolites: false positive doping test? British Journal of Sports Medicine, 36: 325 – 329, 2002.

  63. Lambert, M.I.,  Bryer, L, Hampson, D.B, Nobbs, L, Rapolthy, A.M., Sharhidd, M.S. and Viljoen, L.W. Accelerated decline in running performance in a masters runner with a history of a large volume of training and racing. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 10: 314 – 321, 2002.

  64. Boddington, M.K., Lambert, M.I., St Clair Gibson, A and Noakes, T.D. A time-motion study of female field hockey players. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 43:  229 – 249, 2002.

  65. Lambert, M.I., Marcus, P., Burgess, T. and Noakes, T.D. Electro-membrane microcurrent therapy reduces signs and symptoms of muscle damage. Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise. 34 (4): 602 – 607, 2002.

  66. Schutte, L. and Lambert, M.I. Delayed-onset muscle soreness: proposed mechanisms, prevention, and treatment. International SportMed Journal, 2 (4): 1-7, 2001.

  67. St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, E.V., Lambert, M.I., Hampson, D.B. and Noakes, T.D. Exercise and fatigue-control mechanisms. International SportMed Journal, 2 (3): 1-13, 2001.

  68. Hislop, M.S., St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, M.I., Noakes, T.D. and Marais, A.D. Effects of androgen manipulation on postprandial triglyceridaemia, low density lipoprotein particle size and lipoprotein (a) in men. Atherosclerosis, 159: 425-32, 2001.

  69. Hampson, D. St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. The influence of sensory cues on the perception of exertion during exercise and central regulation of exercise performance. Sports Medicine, 31: 935 - 952, 2001.

  70. Marino F.E, , Mbambo, Z, Kortekaas E. Wilson, G., Lambert, M.I., Noakes, T.D. and Dennis, S.C. Influence of ambient temperature on plasma ammonia and lactate accumulation during prolonged submaximal and self-paced running. European Journal Applied Physiology, 86: 71-78, 2001.

  71. St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. Neural control of force output during maximal and submaximal exercise. Sports Medicine, 31: 637-650, 2001.

  72. Keytel, L.R., Lambert, M.I, Johnson, J., Noakes, T.D. and Lambert E.V.  Free living energy expenditure in post menopausal women before and after exercise training. Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.  11: 226 – 237, 2001.

  73. Kay, D., Marino, F.E., Cannon, J. St Clair Gibson, A, Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. Evidence for neuromuscular fatigue during cycling in warm, humid conditions. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 84: 115 – 121, 2001.

  74. Boddington, M.K., Lambert, M.I., St Clair Gibson, A. and Noakes, T.D.: Reliability of a 5-m multiple shuttle test. Journal of Sports Science, 19, 223- 228, 2001.

  75. St Clair Gibson, A. Lambert, M.I., Collins, M., Grobler, L., Sharwood, K.A., Derman, E.W. Noakes, T.D. Chronic exercise activity and the fatigued athlete myopathic syndrome (FAMS). International Sports Medicine Journal, 1 (3), 1-7, 2000.

  76. Derman, W.E., St Clair Gibson, A., Schwellnus, M.P., Lambert, M.I., Sinclair-smith, C and Noakes, T.D. The differential diagnosis and clinical approach to the athlete with chronic fatigue. International Sports Medicine Journal, 1 (3), 1-13, 2000.

  77. Kay D., St Clair Gibson A., Mitchell M.J., Lambert M.I. and Noakes T.D. Different neuromuscular recruitment patterns during eccentric, concentric and isometric contractions. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 10, 425 – 431, 2000.

  78. Marino, F.E. Mbambo, Z. Kortekaas, E., Wilson, G., Lambert, M.I., Noakes, T.D., and Dennis, S.C. Advantages of smaller body mass during distance running in warm, humid environments. Pflugers Archives, 441: 359 - 367, 2000.

  79. St Clair Gibson A, Lambert, M.I., Durandt, J.J., Scales, N. and Noakes, T.D. Quadriceps and hamstrings peak torque ratio changes in persons with chronic anterior cruciate ligament deficiency. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 30: 418 – 427, 2000.

  80. Sharwood, K.A., Lambert, M.I., St Clair Gibson, A and Noakes, T.D. Changes in muscle power and neuromuscular efficiency after an eccentric challenge in veteran long distance runners. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 10: 129 – 135, 2000.

  81. St Clair Gibson A., Lambert M.I., Hawley J.A., Broomhead S. and Noakes, T.D. Measurement of maximal oxygen uptake from two different laboratory protocols in runners and squash players. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31, 1226 – 1229, 1999.

  82. Semark, A., Noakes, T.D., St Clair Gibson, A. and Lambert, M.I. The effect of a prophylactic dose of flurbiprofen on muscle damage, soreness and sprinting performance in trained subjects. Journal of Sports Science, 17, 197 – 203, 1999.

  83. Chambers, C., Noakes, T.D. Lambert E.V. and Lambert, M.I.  Time course of recovery of vertical jump height and heart rate vs. running speed after a 90 km foot race. Journal of Sports Science, 16, 645 – 651, 1998.

  84. Noakes, T.D., Lambert, M.I. and Gleeson, M. Heart rate monitoring and exercise: Challenges for the future. Journal of Sports Science, 16: S105 - S106, 1998

  85. Lambert, M.I., Mbambo, Z.H. and St Clair Gibson, A. Heart rate during training and competition for long distance running. Journal of Sports Science, 16: S85 - S90, 1998.

  86. Gleeson, M. and Lambert, M.I. Heart rate during exercise. Journal of Sports Science, 16: S1 – S2, 1998.

  87. Rabinowitz, D., Bridger, R.S. and Lambert, M.I. Lifting technique and abdominal belt usage: a biomechnical, physiological and psychological investigation. Safety Science, 28: 155- 164, 1998.

  88. St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, M.I., Weston, A.R., Myburgh, K.H., Emms, M., Kirby, P. Marinaki, A.M., Owen, P.E., Derman, W., Noakes, T.D. Case report: Exercise-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in an elite athlete. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 8: 52 - 55, 1998.

  89. St Clair Gibson, A., Broomhead, S., Lambert, M.I., and Hawley, J.A. Prediction of maximal oxygen uptake from a 20-m shuttle run as measured directly in runners and squash players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 16: 331 - 335, 1998.

  90. Bellinger, B., St Clair Gibson, A., Oelofse, A., Oelofse, R. and  Lambert, M.I. The energy expenditure of a non-contact boxing training session compared to submaximal treadmill running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29: 1653 - 1656, 1997. Bridger, R.S., Cabion, N., Goedecke, J., Rickard, S., Schabort, E.,  Westgarth-Taylor, C. and Lambert, M.I. Physiological and subjective measures of workload when shovelling with a conventional and two-handled (“levered”) shovel. Ergonomics. 40: 1212 - 1219, 1997.

  91. Derman, W. Schwellnus, M.P., Lambert, M.I., Emms, M., Sinclair-Smith, C., Kirby, P., and Noakes, T.D.  “The worn out athlete” - a clinical approach to chronic fatigue in athletes. Journal of Sports Science. 15: 341 - 351, 1997.

  92. Cooper C.J., Noakes. T.D. Dunne, T., Lambert, M.I. and Rochford, K.  A high prevalence of abnormal personality traits in chronic users of anabolic-androgenic steroids. British Journal Sports Medicine. 30: 246 - 250, 1996.

  93. Lambert, M.I., C. Van Zyl, C.G., Jaunky, R., Lambert, E.V and Noakes, T.D. Spontaneous running distance in rats cannot be predicted from tests of running performance. Physiology of Behavior. 60: 171 - 176, 1996

  94. Selley, E.A., Kolbe, T., van Zyl, C.G., Noakes, T.D. and Lambert M.I. Running intensity as determined by heart rate is the same in fast and slow runners in both 10 and 21km races. Journal Sports Science. 13: 405-410, 1995.

  95. Van Zyl, C.G., Noakes, T.D. and Lambert, M.I. . Anabolic-androgenic steroid increases running endurance in rats. Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise. 27: (10), 1385-1389, 1995.

  96. Kolbe, T., Selley, E. Dennis, S.C., Noakes, T.D., and Lambert, M.I.,The relationship between critical power and running performance. Journal Sports Science. 13: 265-269, 1995.

  97. Lambert, E.V., Wooding G., Lambert, M.I., Koeslag, J.H. and Noakes, T.D. Enhanced adipose tissue lipoprotein lipase activity in detrained rats: independent of changes in food intake. Journal Applied Physiology. 77: 2564-2571, 1994.

  98. Lambert, M.I., Cheevers, E. and  Coopoo, Y. Relationship between energy expenditure and productivity of sugar cane cutters and stackers. Occupational Medicine. 44: 190-194, 1994.

  99. Coetzer, P., Noakes, T.D., Sanders, B., Lambert, M.I., Bosch, A.N., Wiggins, T. and Dennis, S.C. Superior fatigue resistance of elite black South African distance runners. Journal Applied Physiology. 75 (4), 1822-1827, 1993.

  100. Derman, W.E., Dunbar, F., Haus, M., Lambert, M. and Noakes, T.D. Chronic symbol 98 \f "Symbol"-blockade does not influence muscle power output during high-intensity exercise of short duration. European. Journal Applied Physiology. 67 (5), 415-419, 1993.

  101. Lambert, M.I., Hefer, J.A., Millar, R.P and MacFarlane, P.  Failure of commercial oral amino acid supplements to increase serum growth hormone concentrations in male body-builders. International Journal Sports Nutrition. 3 (3), 298-305, 1993.

  102. Noakes, T.D., Myburgh, K.H.,  Du Plessis, J., Lang, L., Lambert, M., Van Der Riet, C. and Schall, R. Metabolic rate, not percent dehydration, predicts rectal temperature in marathon runners. Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise. 23: 443-449, 1991.

  103. Diesel, W., Noakes, T.D., Swanepoel, C. and Lambert, M. Isokinetic muscle strength predicts maximum exercise tolerance in renal patients on chronic hemodialysis. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. XVI: 109-114, 1990.

  104. Kempeneers, C.,  Noakes, T.D., van Zyl-Smit, R., Myburgh, K.H, Lambert, M., Adams B. and  Wiggins, T. Skeletal muscle limits the exercise tolerance of renal transplant recipients: Effects of a graded exercise training programme. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. XVI, (1), 57-65, 1990.

  105. Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. Spontaneous running increases VO2max and running performance in rats. Journal of Applied Physiology. 68: 400-403, 1990.

  106. Lambert, M.I. and Noakes, T.D. Dissociation of changes in VO2max, muscle QO2, and performance with training in rats. Journal of Applied Physiology. 66: 1620-1625, 1989.

  107. Posel, D., Noakes, T., Kantor, P., Lambert M. and Opie, LH. Exercise training after experimental myocardial infarction increases the ventricular fibrillation threshold before and after the onset of reinfarction in the isolated heart. Circulation. 80, 138-145, 1989.

  108. Noakes, T.D., Lambert, E.V., Lambert, M.I., McArthur, P.S., Myburgh, K.H. and  Benade, A.J.S. Carbohydrate ingestion and muscle glycogen depletion during marathon and ultra-marathon racing. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 57, 482-489, 1988.

 

Local peer-reviewed journals:

1.      Burgess,T. and Lambert, M.I. Changes in muscle pain and plasma creatine activity after the “up” and “down” Comrades marathon. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 20, (2), 54 - 58, 2008.

2.      Du Preez, M and Lambert, M.I. Travel fatigue and home ground advantage in South African Super 12 rugby union teams. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 19 (1), 20-22, 2007.

3.      Braude, S.C., Henning, L.M. and Lambert M.I. Accuracy of bone assessments for verifying age in adolescents: application in sport. South African Journal of Radiology, June, 4-7, 2007.

4.      Durandt, J., du Toit, S., Borresen, J., Hew-Butler, T., Masimla, H. and Jakoet, I. and Lambert, M.I. Fitness and body composition profiling of elite 16 and 18 year South African rugby union players. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 18 (2), 2-10, 2006.

5.      Armstrong, M., Lambert, M.I. Sharwood, K. and Lambert. E.V. Obesity and overweight in South African primary school children - the Health of the Nation Study. South African Medical Journal. 96 (5), 439-444, 2006.

6.      St Clair Gibson A., Lambert M.I. and Noakes T.D. Age-related decrements in cycling and running performance. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 16 (2), 8 – 11, 2004.

7.      Bauer, C.M., Weight, L.M. and Lambert M.I.  Arnica and the treatment of soft-tissue trauma. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 58; 34 – 40, 2002.

8.      Bauer, C.M., Weight, L.M. and Lambert M.I. The use of Arnica tablets by runners in the 90 kilometer Comrades marathon. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 57: 14- 17, 2001.

9.      Noakes T.D., Wilson G., Gray D.A., Lambert M.I. and Dennis S.C. Peak rates of diuresis in healthy humans during oral fluid overload. South African Medical Journal, 91 (10): 852 – 857, 2001.

10.  St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert M.I., Vaughan C.L, Lowery M, O'Malley MJ and Noakes TD. The impact of anterior cruciate ligament deficiency and reconstruction on bilateral thigh muscle activity during stair descent. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 57: 16 – 21, 2001.

11.  St Clair Gibson, A., Lambert, M.I,  Myburgh, K.H, Walters, J. Vaughan, C.L., O'Malley, M.J. and Noakes, T.D. The relationship between functional capacity, muscle size and strength in chronic ACL deficient and ACL reconstructed individuals. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 56, 12 – 18, 2000.

12.  Lambert, M.I. and Keytel, L.R. Training habits of top runners in different age groups in a 56 km race. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 7: 27 – 32, 2000.

13.  Mbambo, Z.H. and Lambert, M.I. Variations in the heart rate of an elite long distance runner during races of varying distances. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 7, 17 – 20, 2000.

14.  Sole, G. Lambert, M.I. and Juritz, J. The role of the physiotherapy in sports medicine: perceptions of orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, biokineticists and physiotherapists. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 56: 29 – 35, 2000

15.  St Clair Gibson, A. Perold, J. Watermeyer, G.A., Latouf, S.E, Hawley, J.A., Lambert, M.I., Noakes, T.D. Veteran athletes exercise at higher heart rates than are achieved during standard (stress) testing. South African Medical Journal, 90: 141 – 146, 2000

16.  Stretch, R.A and Lambert, M.I. Heart rate response of young cricket fast bowlers while bowling a six-over spell. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 6: 15 – 19, 1999.

17.  Tucker, W.M., Noakes, T.D. and Lambert, M.I. Quantification of the competition-induced increase in heart rate during 10-, 21- and 42-km races. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 6: 6 – 9, 1999.

18.  St Clair Gibson, A.  Lambert, M.I., Milligan, J., Van Der Merwe, W, Walters, J. and Noakes, T.D. Anterior cruciate ligament surgery - a survey of surgical techniques and rehabilitation practice in South Africa. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 5: 24 - 28, 1998.

19.  Lambert, M.I., Titlestad, S.D. and Schwellnus, M.P. Prevalence of androgenic anabolic (AAS) use in adolescents in Two regions in South Africa. South African Medical Journal, 88, 876 - 880, 1998.

20.  St Clair Gibson,  A.. Lambert, M.I., Milligan, J, Van der Merwe, W. Walters, J. and Noakes, T.D. Intra-operative pneumatic tourniquet - perceptions of use and complications in the orthopaedic community of South Africa. South African Medical Journal. 86: 1281 - 1284, 1996

21.  St Clair Gibson, A., H. Gillies, Bellinger, B., Bold, A. and Lambert M.I.  Perceptions of sport injury rehabilitation in the Cape Town community. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 2: (3), 31-35, 1995.

22.  Lambert, M.I. and St Clair Gibson, A. Anabolic-androgenic steroids: effects on muscle size and strength. South African Journal of  Sports Medicine. 2: (2), 6-9, 1995

23.  Lambert, M.I., Lambert. E.V., Bock, L. and  Noakes, T.D. The effect of protein supplementation on muscle strength and body composition in body-builders. South African Journal of  Sports Medicine. 2 (1), 25- 35, 1995.

24.  Titlestad. S., Lambert, M.I. and Schwellnus, M. A survey to determine types and dosages of anabolic androgenic steroids used by competitive body-builders. South African Journal of  Sports Medicine. 1. (2), 24-28, 1994.

25.  Lambert, M.I. and Dennis, S.D. Delayed-onset muscle soreness. South African Journal of  Sports Medicine 1: (1), 18-20, 1994.

26.  Schwellnus, M.P., Lambert, M.I., Todd, M.  and Juritz, J.M.  Androgenic anabolic steroid use in matric pupils. A survey of prevalence of use in the Western Cape. South African Medical Journal. 82. 154-158, 1992.

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