Brian Williams
Senior Lecturer of Exercise Physiology, Internship Coordinator, and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory
- BS Health and Exercise Science
Centenary College of Louisiana - MA Health and Kinesiology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Biography
Mr. Williams is an experienced exercise physiologist and educator with close to 20 years in the field. He has professional experience working in the fitness/wellness, cardiopulmonary rehab, and campus recreation settings. His teaching areas are in exercise psychology, exercise professional development, and applied/clinical exercise testing and prescription. His research interests are in health behavior change, the cardiovascular effects of high intensity exercise, and the cardiorespiratory and perceptual effects of interval exercise.
Additional Certifications
Certified Exercise Physiologist
Teaching and Research Interests
Exercise Physiology, Exercise Psychology, Exercise Testing & Prescription, Professional Development
Recent Publications and Presentations
Williams, B.M. (2024, November). Exercise prescription for enjoyment and mental health. Presented at the annual conference of the American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA), New Orleans, LA.
Boudreaux, B.D., Hebert, E.P., Hollander, D.B., Williams, B.M., Corinne, C.C., Naquin, M., Gillan, W.W., Gusew, E., and Kraemer, R.R. (2018). Validity of wearable activity monitors during cycling and resistance exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(3), 624-633.
Hetrick, M.M., Naquin, M., Gillan, W.W., Williams, B.M., and Kraemer, R.R. (2018). A hydrothermally processed maize starch and its effects on blood glucose levels during high-intensity interval exercise. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 32, 3-12.11.
Williams, B.M. and Kraemer, R.R. (2016, July). Perceived exertion and post-exercise hypotensive responsiveness in kettlebell high intensity interval training versus sprint interval cycling. Presented at the annual conference of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), New Orleans, LA.
Williams, B.M., and Kraemer, R.R. (2015). Comparison of cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses in kettlebell high-intensity interval training versus sprint interval cycling. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 29(12), 3317-3325.