Education

· University of Central Florida (Ph.D., Present, Kinesiology)

· Kent State University (M.S., 2021, Exercise Physiology)

· Kent State University (B.S., 2019, Exercise Science)

Area of Research

· Applied Physiology

· Performance Testing

· Hydration/Sports Nutrition

· Combat Sports

Recent Publications

· Lebron MA, Starling-Smith JM, Norte GE, Stout JR, Fukuda DH. Reliability and Diurnal-Fatigue Effects on Force-Time Characteristics During Maximal Voluntary Handgrip Contractions. Motor Control. [In Press].

· Lafontant K, Lebron MA, Stout JR, Fukuda DH. (2025). Beyond Body Fat: Selecting Body Composition Assessments for Special Populations. NSCA Personal Training Quarterly, 12(4), 10.

· Lebron MA, Fukuda DH, Cregan JT, Shell JM, Wells AJ, Stout JR. (2025). Reliability of Achieving Target Dehydration Levels Using a Portable Infrared Sauna Protocol in Healthy Young Adults. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 22(1), 2586598. DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2025.2586598

· Rivera J, Pelka EZ, Gant RW, Pinzone AG, Tagesen EC, Lebron MA, Jajtner AR. (2025). Inter-Set and Session Reliability of a Linear Position Transducer of the Bench Press Across Three Segments. International Journal of Exercise Science, 18(2), 622-635. DOI: 10.70252/OQIM2082

· Lebron MA, Renziehausen JM, Hill EC, Stout JR, Fukuda DH. (2025). Sex-Based Differences in Muscle Oxygenation During Repeated Maximal Intermittent Handgrip Exercise. Sports, 13(2), 42. DOI: 10.3390/sports13020042

· Pinzone AG, Gant RW, Rivera J, Pelka EZ, Tagesen EC, Lebron MA, Jajtner AR. (2024). Validity and Reliability of a Linear Position Transducer to Measure Barbell Velocity, Duration and Displacement during the Bench Press. International Journal of Exercise Science, 17(7), 1294. DOI: 10.70252/mfjk8861

· Pelka EZ, Rivera J, Gant RW, Pinzone AG, Tagesen EC, Lebron MA, Jajtner AR. (2024) Reliability of the HUMAC360 Linear Position Transducer to Measure Movement Velocity During Three Equal Segments of the Barbell Back Squat. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 7(1). DOI: 10.53520/jen2024.103170

· Beausejour JP, Guinto G, Corvalan A, Furtado Mesa M, Lebron MA, Stock MA. (2024). Successful Powerlifting in a Unilateral, Transtibial Amputee: A Descriptive Case Series. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(5), 243-252. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004733

· Lebron MA, Stout JR, Fukuda DH. (2024). Physiological Perturbations in Combat Sports: Weight Cycling and Metabolic Function – A Narrative Review. Metabolites, 14(2), 83. DOI: 10.3390/metabo14020083

Professional Affiliations

· National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

· International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)

· American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)