Professional activities
Invited Presentations
Main L.C. (2019) Soldier performance management: monitoring and modelling of load, adaptation and performance. HPRnet Symposium, Canberra, Australia, 20-21 November.
Main L.C. (2019) Soldier performance management: Load monitoring in tactical contexts and lessons learnt, ASCA, Gold Coast, Australia, 7-10 November.
Main L.C. (2018) Soldier performance management: monitoring and modelling of load, adaptation and performance. HPRnet Symposium, Perth, Australia, 28 November.
Main L.C. (2018) Stress: the good, the bad, the ugly and what to do about it. EMV July Staff forum. Melbourne, Australia, 19 July.
Main, L.C. (2010). The Multi-Component Training Distress Scale for Monitoring Athletes’ Health and Wellbeing. Paper presented by L Main at the Conference of Science, Medicine & Coaching in Cricket 2010, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Publications
Overnight heart rate variability responses to military combat engineer training
S Corrigan, S Roberts, S Warmington, J Drain, J Tait, S Bulmer, L Main
(2023), Vol. 107, pp. 103935-103935, Applied Ergonomics, England, C1
Scott Tagliaferri, Daniel Belavy, Steven Bowe, Matthew Clarkson, David Connell, Emma Craige, Romina Gollan, Luana Main, Clint Miller, Ulrike Mitchell, Niamh Mundell, Christopher Neason, Claire Samanna, David Scott, Jamie Tait, Grace Vincent, Patrick Owen
(2023), Vol. 9, pp. e001524-e001524, BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, C1
Z Huschtscha, J Fyfe, S Feros, A Betik, C Shaw, L Main, G Abbott, S Tan, M Refalo, M Gerhardy, E Grunwald, A May, J Silver, C Smith, M White, D Hamilton
(2023), Vol. 24, Trials, C1
Cue utilisation is partially related to performance on an urban operations course but not experience
Daniel Cooper, Mark Wiggins, Luana Main, Jodie Wills, Tim Doyle
(2023), Vol. 110, pp. 1-7, Applied Ergonomics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Monitoring cognitive function in the fatigued warfighter: A rapid review of cognitive biomarkers.
Luana Main, Larisa McLoughlin, Shawn Flanagan, Maria Canino, Siobhan Banks
(2023), Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Circulating biomarkers associated with performance and resilience during military operational stress
M Beckner, L Main, J Tait, B Martin, W Conkright, B Nindl
(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 72-86, European Journal of Sport Science, London, Eng., C1
P Owen, L Main, C Miller, J Ford, A Hahne, D Belavy
(2022), Vol. 12, pp. 1-7, BMJ open, London, Eng., C1
S Bulmer, B Aisbett, J Drain, S Roberts, P Gastin, J Tait, L Main
(2022), pp. 1-12, International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Berlin, Germany, C1
Impact of military training stress on hormone response and recovery
Jamie Tait, Jace Drain, Sean Corrigan, Jeremy Drake, Luana Main
(2022), Vol. 17, pp. 1-10, PLoS One, San Francisco, Calif., C1
Monitoring Responses to Basic Military Training with Heart Rate Variability
Sean Corrigan, Sean Bulmer, Spencer Roberts, Stuart Warmington, Jace Drain, Luana Main
(2022), Vol. Publish Ahead of Print, pp. 1-35, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Philadelphia, Pa., C1
D Cooper, J Fuller, M Wiggins, J Wills, T Doyle, L Main
(2022), pp. 1-18, Human Factors, London, Eng., C1
Recovery of Cognitive Performance Following Multi-Stressor Military Training
J Tait, B Aisbett, S Corrigan, J Drain, L Main
(2022), pp. 1-15, Human Factors, London, Eng., C1
Factors Predicting Training Delays and Attrition of Recruits during Basic Military Training
J Tait, J Drain, S Bulmer, P Gastin, L Main
(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1
Quantification of Recruit Training Demands and Subjective Wellbeing during Basic Military Training
S Bulmer, J Drain, J Tait, S Corrigan, P Gastin, B Aisbett, T Rantalainen, L Main
(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1
S Roberts, L Main, D Condo, A Carr, W Jardine, C Urwin, L Convit, S Rahman, R Snipe
(2022), Vol. 40, pp. 1542-1551, Journal of Sports Sciences, England, C1
Impact of 12 weeks of basic military training on testosterone and cortisol responses
J Tait, S Bulmer, J Drake, J Drain, L Main
(2022), BMJ Military Health, England, C1
S Bulmer, S Corrigan, J Drain, J Tait, B Aisbett, S Roberts, P Gastin, L Main
(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1
C Thomas, P Gastin, G Abbott, L Main
(2021), Vol. 21, pp. 590-603, European Journal of Sport Science, England, C1
Associations between inflammatory markers and well-being during 12 weeks of basic military training
J Tait, S Bulmer, J Drain, L Main
(2021), Vol. 121, pp. 849-860, European Journal of Applied Physiology, Germany, C1
Impact of shift work on sleep and fatigue in Maritime pilots
J Tait, T Chambers, R Tait, L Main
(2021), Vol. 64, pp. 856-868, Ergonomics, England, C1
C Thomas, T Chambers, L Main, P Gastin
(2021), Vol. 3, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Switzerland, C1
S Corrigan, S Roberts, S Warmington, J Drain, L Main
(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1
C Urwin, L Main, A Mikocka-Walus, D Skvarc, S Roberts, D Condo, A Carr, L Convit, W Jardine, S Rahman, R Snipe
(2021), Vol. 7, Sports Medicine - Open, Switzerland, C1
Firefighterʼs acute inflammatory response to wildfire suppression
Luana Main, Alexander Wolkow, Jamie Tait, Paul Della Gatta, Jenni Raines, Rodney Snow, Brad Aisbett
(2020), Vol. 62, pp. 145-148, Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, Baltimore, Md., C1
C Thomas, G Abbott, P Gastin, L Main
(2020), Vol. 15, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
S Tagliaferri, C Miller, J Ford, A Hahne, L Main, T Rantalainen, D Connell, K Simson, P Owen, D Belavy
(2020), Vol. 9, pp. 1-16, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Switzerland, C1
Psychological well-being in performance coaches: A theoretical perspective
J Tait, P Kremer, F Carson, J Walsh, L Main
(2020), Vol. 20, pp. 2883-2891, Journal of Physical Education and Sport, Pitesti, Romania, C1
O Knowles, B Aisbett, L Main, E Drinkwater, L Orellana, S Lamon
(2019), Vol. 49, pp. 1637-1650, Sports medicine, Cham, Switzerland, C1
The inflammatory response to simulated day and night emergency alarm mobilisations
J Tait, B Aisbett, S Hall, L Main
(2019), Vol. 14, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
J Tait, R Duckham, C Milte, L Main, R Daly
(2019), Vol. 125, Experimental Gerontology, England, C1
M Teychenne, K Lamb, L Main, C Miller, A Hahne, J Ford, S Rosenbaum, D Belavy
(2019), Vol. 14, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
Examining the mental well-being of Australian sport coaches
F Carson, M Malakellis, J Walsh, L Main, P Kremer
(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1
C Thomas, T Chambers, L Main, P Gastin
(2019), Vol. 18, pp. 758-771, Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, Turkey, C1
High Performance Coaches' Mental Health and Wellbeing: Applying the Areas of Work Life Model
Fraser Carson, Julia Walsh, Luana Main, Peter Kremer
(2018), Vol. 5, pp. 293-300, INTERNATIONAL SPORT COACHING JOURNAL, C1
A Saw, M Kellmann, L Main, P Gastin
(2017), Vol. 12, pp. 127-135, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, United States, C1
A Wolkow, B Aisbett, S Jefferies, L Main
(2017), Vol. 61, pp. 600-603, Annals of work exposures and health, Oxford, Eng., C1
K Simson, C Miller, J Ford, A Hahne, L Main, T Rantalainen, W Teo, M Teychenne, D Connell, G Trudel, G Zheng, G Thickbroom, D Belavy
(2017), Vol. 18, Trials, England, C1
Athlete self-report measure use and associated psychological alterations
A Saw, L Main, S Robertson, P Gastin
(2017), Vol. 5, Sports, Switzerland, C1-1
Quantifying the Physiological Stress Response to Simulated Maritime Pilotage Tasks
L Main, A Wolkow, T Chambers
(2017), Vol. 59, pp. 1078-1083, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, United States, C1
A Wolkow, B Aisbett, J Reynolds, S Ferguson, L Main
(2016), Vol. 89, pp. 461-475, International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Germany, C1
A Saw, L Main, P Gastin
(2016), Vol. 50, pp. 281-291, British Journal of Sports Medicine, England, C1
A Wolkow, B Aisbett, J Reynolds, S Ferguson, L Main
(2016), Vol. 41, pp. 165-180, Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback, Germany, C1
S Hall, B Aisbett, J Tait, A Turner, S Ferguson, L Main
(2016), Vol. 18, pp. 150-156, Noise & health, Mumbai, India, C1
L Main, S Warmington, E Korn, P Gastin
(2016), Vol. 24, pp. 269-280, Research in sports medicine, London, Eng., C1
A Wolkow, B Aisbett, S Ferguson, J Reynolds, L Main
(2016), Vol. 110, pp. 109-118, International Journal of Psychophysiology, Netherlands, C1
Health and well-being in maritime pilotage: Exploring the factors that matter.
T Chambers, L Main
(2016), pp. 1-8, Ergoship 2016: Shaping shipping for people. Maritime Human Factors Conference, Melbourne, Vic., E1
The role of a self-report measure in athlete preparation
A Saw, L Main, P Gastin
(2015), Vol. 29, pp. 685-691, Journal of strength and conditioning research, Philadelphia, Pa., C1
Profiling the training practices and performance of elite rowers
J Tran, A Rice, L Main, P Gastin
(2015), Vol. 10, pp. 572-580, International journal of sports physiology and performance, Champaign, Ill., C1-1
Monitoring athletes through self-report: factors influencing implementation
A Saw, L Main, P Gastin
(2015), Vol. 14, pp. 137-146, Journal of sports science and medicine, Bursa, Turkey, C1
Symptoms of fatigue and coping strategies in maritime pilotage
T Chambers, L Main
(2015), Vol. 66, pp. 43-48, International maritime health, Gdynia, Poland, C1
A Wolkow, S Ferguson, B Aisbett, L Main
(2015), Vol. 28, pp. 183-208, International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health, Warsaw, Poland, C1
A Wolkow, S Ferguson, G Vincent, B Larsen, B Aisbett, L Main
(2015), Vol. 10, pp. 1-17, PLoS one, San Francisco, Calif., C1
A Wolkow, B Aisbett, J Reynolds, S Ferguson, L Main
(2015), Vol. 3, pp. 1-14, Physiological reports, London, Eng., C1
Impact of sport context and support on the use of a self-report measure for athlete monitoring
A Saw, L Main, P Gastin
(2015), Vol. 14, pp. 732-739, Journal of sports science & medicine, Bursa, Turkey, C1
J Grove, L Main, K Partridge, D Bishop, S Russell, L Ferguson
(2014), Vol. 24, pp. 483-490, Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports, Malden, Mass., C1
J Tran, A Rice, L Main, P Gastin
(2014), Vol. 28, pp. 1172-1180, Journal of strength and conditioning research, Philadelphia, PA, C1
Convergent validity of a novel method for quantifying rowing training loads
J Tran, A Rice, L Main, P Gastin
(2014), Vol. 33, pp. 268-276, Journal of sports sciences, Abingdon, England, C1
Validation of GPS and accelerometer technology in swimming
E Beanland, L Main, B Aisbett, P Gastin, K Netto
(2013), Vol. 17, pp. 234-238, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Chatswood, NSW, C1
Stressors, Recovery Processes, and Manifestations of Training Distress in Dance
J Grove, L Main, L Sharp
(2013), Vol. 17, pp. 70-78, Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, Andover, N.J., C1
G Landers, K Ong, T Ackland, B Blanksby, L Main, D Smith
(2013), Vol. 16, pp. 444-449, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Overtraining or burnout : a training and psycho-behavioural case study
L Main, G Landers
(2012), Vol. 7, pp. 23-31, International journal of sports science and coaching, Essex, England, C1
J Tran, L Main, B Aisbett
(2012), pp. 1-1, Deakin Teaching and Learning Conference 2012, Melbourne, Vic., E1-1
The stress of fire fighting - implications for long term health outcomes
L Main, J Raines, G Della, A Wolkow, R Snow, B Aisbett
(2012), pp. 160-169, AFAC & Bushfire CRC Conference Research Forum 2012 : Proceedings of the Bushfire CRC & AFAC Research Forum 2012, Perth, WA, E1-1
Relationship between inflammatory cytokines and self-report measures of training overload
L Main, B Dawson, K Heel, R Grove, G Landers, C Goodman
(2010), Vol. 18, pp. 127-139, Research in sports medicine : an international journal, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
L Main, G Landers, J Grove, B Dawson, C Goodman
(2010), Vol. 50, pp. 475-485, Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, Turin, Italy, C1-1
A multi-component assessment model for monitoring training distress among athletes
L Main, J Grove
(2009), Vol. 9, pp. 195-202, European journal of sport science, Abingdon, England, C1-1
Impact of training on changes in perceived stress and cytokine production
L Main, B Dawson, R Grove, G Landers, C Goodman
(2009), Vol. 17, pp. 112-123, Research in sports medicine : an international journal, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
Cytokines and self-report measures of well-being in rowing
L Main, B Dawson, J Grove, G Landers
(2009), pp. 1-1, ISSP 2009 : 12th International Society of Sport Psychology World Congress 2009, Marrakesh, Morocco, E1-1
Training patterns and injury in triathlon
L Main, B Dawson, J Grove, G Landers
(2009), pp. 1-1, ISSP 2009 : 12th International Society of Sport Psychology World Congress 2009, Marrakesh, Morocco, E1-1
Effectiveness of a psychological skills training program for youth equestrian riders
T Chambers, L Main, A Mankad, J Longbottom, D Gucciardi, S Gordon
(2009), pp. 1-1, ISSP 2009 : 12th International Society of Sport Psychology World Congress 2009, Marrakesh, Morocco, E1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
The interactions of sleep drprivation, physical work and stress
A/Prof Luana Main, Prof Sally Ferguson
CRC_Bushfire Scholarship
- 2014: $10,000
- 2013: $10,000
- 2012: $10,000
Soldier performance management: Translation of research findings to practice and implications of mechanical load for personnel load monitoring and management
A/Prof Luana Main
Defence Science and Technology Group - Department of Defence
- 2022: $20,000
Industry and Other Funding
Investigation of novel factors that potentially contribute to pre-competition sleep disturbance and gastrointestinal symptoms during an ultra-marathon race
Dr Rhiannon Snipe, Dr Dominique Condo, Dr Amelia Carr, A/Prof Luana Main, Dr Spencer Roberts
Ultra Sports Science Foundation Grant Program
- 2019: $4,493
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) as an adjuvant to resistance training - can PEA enhance muscle growth, power and strength when combined with strength training?
Dr Lee Hamilton, Dr Jackson Fyfe, Dr Simon Feros, Dr Andrew Betik, Dr Chris Shaw, Dr Sze Yen Tan, A/Prof Luana Main
Gencor Pacific Limited
- 2023: $80,000
- 2022: $120,000
- 2021: $54,464
Supervisions
Sean Corrigan
Thesis entitled: Soldier Performance Management: The Utility of Heart Rate Variability to Evaluate Allostatic Load
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Candice Elaine Thomas
Thesis entitled: An Investigation of the Talent Development Environment of Caribbean Track and Field Athletes
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Alexander Wolkow
Thesis entitled: Sleep restriction across a simulated firefighting deployment: The impact on acute stress responses
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Jamie Liam Tait
Thesis entitled: Effects of Dual-Task Functional Power Training on Cognitive Function, Well-Being and Inflammatory and Neurological Markers in Older Adults
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Anna Saw
Thesis entitled: Self-Report Measures in Athletic Preparation
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Jacqueline Tran
Thesis entitled: Monitoring training loads and athlete wellness: relationships with rowing performance
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences