Physical Activity Researcher
736 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHello and Welcome to Physical Activity Researcher Podcast!
Physical Activity Researcher Podcast is the source of the latest research findings on all things related to physical activity, exercise, and health. World-renowned scientists and experts as guests in an informal and relaxed interview style format. New episodes on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The podcast is for anyone who likes to learn scientific and evidence-based knowledge of physical activity, exercise, and health. Our listeners range from researchers to health and fitness professionals, and from inactive office workers to marathon runners.
Podcast has several series and hosts each concentrating on different aspects of physical activity:
Physical Activity Researcher Series
The latest research findings in exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical education, coaching sciences, sport psychology, epidemiology, and public health. These episodes are hosted by researcher and entrepreneur Dr Olli Tikkanen.
Meaningful Sport Series
Meaningful Sport is dedicated to the exploration of meaning and meaningful experiences in sport and physical activity. Many studies have revealed instrumental benefits of physical activity, but is there something more to it, and how does it contribute to meaningful lives? This series is led by Associate Professor Noora Ronkainen. The series provides inspiration for exploring the meaning and value in sport and physical activity for everyone.
Practitioner’s Viewpoint Series
Practitioner’s Viewpoint Series has health and fitness professionals as guests. How they see sedentary behaviour and physical activity in their work? What are the best practices to promote physical activity? This series is for you if you are a Personal Trainer, Physiotherapist, Medical Doctor, Health Coach, or anyone working as a health and fitness professional. This series is lead by physiotherapist MSc Liis Kukkonen.
Publishing schedule:
Tuesdays: Physical Activity Researcher Series
Friday: Meaningful Sport Series
Sundays: Practitioner’s Viewpoint Series.
+ Bonus episodes and republications of past highlight episodes
We hope you find value in the podcast!
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Episodes
Tech news: 14 Channels of Data with Compact Wearable
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen introduces us to the Fibion Vitals, a new wearable device designed to advance the measurement of health indicators in research settings. Dr. Tikkanen details the specifications of Fibion Vitals, highlighting its capabilities in tracking a wide array of signals including motion through a 9D sensor, one-lead ECG, chest cavity impedance for respiration, skin temperature, and sound pressure. This comprehensive approac...
Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - Basics and Applications - Dr Olli Tikkanen
April 11, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, we explore the essential aspects of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance in health, wellness, and athletic performance. Dr. Tikkanen provides an insightful overview of HRV, explaining its function as a key indicator of the autonomic nervous system's balance and its predictive capability for assessing health status. The discussion includes a detailed examination of how HRV can be used to eval...
The Evolution of the Children's Physical Activity Initiative - Dr Javier Brazo-Sayavera (Pt2)
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn the second part of this intriguing episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his conversation with Dr. Javier Brazo-Sayavera, focusing on the nuts and bolts of the Global Matrix initiative and how it's evolving with its 5.0 registration process. Dr. Brazo-Sayavera shares practical insights for countries interested in joining the initiative, including the formation of expert groups and the logistical challenges of creating a national report card on p...
Podcast Update: New Episodes Coming! What to Expect Going Forward...
April 05, 2024 08:39 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBIn this brief yet informative episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen shares exciting news about the upcoming content and directions for the show. After a short break filled with personal milestones, including welcoming a new family member and moving podcast is back with fresh episodes that promise to enrich listeners' understanding of physical activity and health research. The podcast is set to explore a variety of new topics, ranging from the nuances of hea...
Global Matrix: Mapping Children's Physical Activity - Dr. Javier Brazo-Sayavera's (Pt1)
April 03, 2024 07:31 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this engaging episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down for a chat with Dr. Javier Brazo-Sayavera, who hails from the University of Pablo de Olavide in Spain, to discuss about the Global Matrix initiative. This significant effort focuses on monitoring the physical activity levels of children from various countries, with the overarching aim of enhancing the health of young individuals worldwide. Dr. Brazo-Sayavera shares his journey from his academi...
/Highlights/ Analytical Techniques in Processing Physical Activity Data (Pt1) - ProPASS webinar - Dr Alex Rowlands and Dr Tatiana Plekhanova
March 26, 2024 04:29 - 25 minutes - 18.4 MBAnalytical Techniques in Processing Physical Activity Data (Pt1) - ProPASS webinar - Dr Alex Rowlands and Dr Tatiana Plekhanova This is audio from ProPASS ECR network webinar. The theme of this first webinar series is measurement and in this first webinar of 3, we will hear from Dr Alex Rowlands and Dr Tatiana Plekhanova on analytical techniques in processing physical activity data. --- The Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep consortium (ProPASS) ProPASS is an internation...
/Highlights/ Healthy Aging: Creation and Implementation of Guidelines - Prof. Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko (Pt1)
March 19, 2024 04:27 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBProf. Wojtek Chodzko Zajko is the Shahid and Ann Carlson Khan Endowed Professor of Applied Health Sciences and Dean of the Graduate College at the University of Illinois. In his role as Dean of the Graduate College, Chodzko-Zajko leads campus efforts in setting policies, defining standards, and enabling excellence in graduate programs, graduate research, and graduate student life. With graduate programs in more than 100 disciplinary areas, the Graduate College at the University of Illinois ...
/Highlights/ How to Collect Sedentary Behaviour Data with Children? Dr Liezel Hurter (Pt2)
March 12, 2024 04:34 - 38 minutes - 28.4 MBLiezel Hurter currently works at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University. Liezel does research in children's sedentary behaviour measurement and mental health and wellbeing. ___________________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurem...
/Highlights/ Combining Self-report with Device-based Measurements | Beacons and GPS for Context of PA - Dr Bronwyn Clark (Pt1)
March 12, 2024 04:22 - 18 minutes - 16.3 MBDr Bronwyn Clark is an epidemiologist specialising in the field of measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. She is currently working at the School of Public Health, The University of Queensland and holds a NHMRC Early Career Fellowship. Dr Clark is interested in all aspects of measurement including self-reports and device-based methods, particularly for adult populations. She is currently working on projects to develop self-report measures of accumulation of sitting time an...
/Highlights/ Accelerometer Harmonisation Methods (Pt2) - ProPASS Webinar - Prof. Ulf Ekelund and Dr Jakob Tarp
February 20, 2024 05:01 - 37 minutes - 26.9 MBPart 2. This is audio from ProPASS ECR network webinar. In the third webinar (2nd December) we will hear from Prof. Ulf Ekelund and Dr Jakob Tarp on harmonisation methods. Pooling individual participant data from several research projects may not always be feasible. This talk will cover examples of meta-analyses/data harmonizations performed without transfer of original data. --- The Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep consortium (ProPASS) ProPASS is an international research...
/Highlights/ Actigraphy in Psychiatric Hospitals - Dr Tim Fleiner (Pt2) - Practitioner’s Viewpoint Series
January 28, 2024 05:20 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MBDr Tim Fleiner (Institute of Movement and Sport Gerontology) Research profile Sport- and movement gerontology in geriatric health care: Dementia, Depression, Delirium. Sarcopenia, Frailty, Falls, Mobility & Falls Physical activity in aging Expertise of methods Motion sensors: physical activity, motor behavior, mobility & circadian rhythms Exercise-interventions in healthcare Psychopathometry: neuropsychiastric symptoms & cognition --- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc...
/Highlights/ The Allure of Useless Play - Prof. R. Scott Kretchmar (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis is the second part of our conversation with Prof. em. R. Scott Kretchmar on meaningful movement experiences. In the first part, we explored why sport could be valuable as a "mere" hobby, and three approaches to physical education - prudential, affective and intellectual - and why they might be problematic when we are seeking to promote meaningful experiences. In the second part, we start exploring why challenging experiences are valuable, why the work of Eleanor Metheny is important fo...
/Highlights/ What’s New in Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Activity Tracking - Dr Olli Tikkanen
January 24, 2024 05:07 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThis podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/
/Highlights/ How Multimorbidity Differs from Comorbidities? Dr Søren Thorgaard Skou (Pt1)
January 23, 2024 05:04 - 17 minutes - 13.4 MBSøren Thorgaard Skou (PT, MSc, PhD) has vast experience within the field of osteoarthritis and other chronic conditions and has been the principal investigator of several high-quality randomized controlled trials on surgical and non-surgical treatment, one of which was published in The New England Journal of Medicine (impact factor of 79.26), the highest ranked of all general medical journals. Currently, he is the principal investigator of a randomized, controlled trial of meniscal surgery ...
/Highlights/ Rethinking Talent Development Philosophies - Dr Andy Borrie (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
January 19, 2024 05:01 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, we explore the world of talent development and inquire into philosophical assumptions underpinning the talent programmes. Much critique has been voiced on these systems for being harsh environments for the young athletes, and concerns have been raised on whether the elite sport system demanding always higher-faster-stronger is sustainable. Can we find a way of reimagining the philosophies of talent development towards something more sustainable and meaningful? And if so, wh...
/Highlights/ Tech News: Wearables for Clinical Use - Dr Olli Tikkanen
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.28 MB-- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://web.fibion.com/sens
Negotiating Relationship with Sport Post-Retirement - Dr Darryn Stamp (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series
January 14, 2024 11:26 - 31 minutes - 35 MBThis is the second part of our conversation with Dr Darryn Stamp where we explore complexities of athlete transitions within professional football. The conversation moves to exploring embodiment and relationship with sport post-retirement. Why is it that some elite and professional athletes have little interest in sport and exercise after their retirement? Dr. Darryn Stamp played professional football before transitioning his second career as an academic. He wrote his PhD thesis at the Uni...
/Highlights/ How Sedentary Behaviour is Linked to Diabetes - Dr David Dunstan
January 09, 2024 05:01 - 46 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, we have Professor David Dunstan from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne. His research focuses on the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to chronic diseases. ---- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Solutions: https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com/ --- Collect, store and manage ...
Personalizing Exercise: Insights on Chronotypes and Health with Dr. Steven Malin (Pt3)
January 02, 2024 05:01 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBDr. Malin, renowned for his work in utilizing exercise as a therapeutic intervention against obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, shares his insights on the optimal timing and type of exercise for managing these conditions. The discussion also touches on the physiological and behavioral aspects of circadian rhythms, offering a nuanced understanding of personalized healthcare approaches. --- In this insightful episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Ol...
Future Visions for Wearables: Expert Panel Discussion - Part 3 – ProPASS
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB🎤 Dive into the riveting discussions of ProPass Session 4 as top experts, including Professor Andreas Holtermann, unravel the future of wearable research. 🌟 Stay tuned to discover groundbreaking insights from an esteemed panel on new directions in the wearable tech landscape. In the captivating third part of ProPass Session 4, a panel of seasoned experts, spearheaded by Professor Andreas Holtermann, delves deep into the future of wearable research. The session witnesses Professor Sari Stenh...
Wearable Research’s Next Steps: Expert Panel Discussion - Part 2 – ProPASS
December 27, 2023 05:01 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB🔍 Dive back into ProPASS Session 4 (Part 2) as the conversation on wearables intensifies with insights from Prof. Holtermann, Prof. Ware, and more. 🚀 Explore the next phase of wearable tech, from research applications to future innovations, with the expert panel. Reconvening for the second part of ProPASS 2023's Session 4, we delve further into the evolving landscape of wearable research with a distinguished panel of experts. This segment promises richer discussions, deeper insights, and a ...
Chronotypes and Exercise: Tailoring Fitness for Health with Dr. Steven Malin (Pt2)
December 26, 2023 05:01 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDr. Malin, known for his research on using exercise as a therapeutic tool against obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, shares insights into how individual chronotypes – whether one is an early bird or a night owl – can significantly influence exercise effectiveness and overall health. ----- In this enlightening episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Steven Malin, Director of the Appli...
Delving into the Future of Wearables: Expert Panel Discussion - Part 1 – ProPASS
December 25, 2023 05:01 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB🔍 Join an elite panel, including Prof. Stenholm and Dr. Strain, as they illuminate the road ahead for wearables in research during ProPASS Session 4. 🎙️ Engage with thought leaders as they dissect challenges, opportunities, and the future of wearable tech. In ProPASS 2023's riveting Session 4, we plunge into the burgeoning realm of wearable research, navigated by a panel of distinguished experts. This session stands as a beacon for those eager to understand the trajectory of wearable techno...
Cardiovascular Health & Wearable Tech: Prof. Tim Chico’s Perspective – ProPASS
December 20, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB🔍 Discover the integration of wearable technology in cardiovascular healthcare with Professor Tim Chico's enlightening ProPASS session. 🩺 Dive into the challenges and advancements of device-based physical activity measurements in modern cardiac care. In this enlightening ProPASS 2023 session, Professor Tim Chico delves into the rapidly evolving world of wearable technology and its profound impact on cardiovascular healthcare. As healthcare shifts towards a more personalized and proactive a...
Exercise as Medicine: Dr. Steven Malin on Combatting Chronic Diseases (Pt1)
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode explores various aspects of exercise science, from the efficacy of different exercise intensities to the psychological factors influencing adherence to physical activity. --- In this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen welcomes Dr. Steven Malin, Associate Professor and Director of the Applied Metabolism & Physiology Laboratory (AMP Lab). Dr. Malin, with his extensive background in kinesiology, nutrition, and clinical translational research, d...
Challenges & Opportunities in Wearable Tech: A Talk by Prof. Jason Gill – ProPASS
December 18, 2023 05:01 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB🔍 Dive into the intriguing world of wearable technology with Professor Jason Gill's insightful talk at ProPASS 2023. 🎙 Explore the challenges and opportunities of using wearables to measure physical activity in modern research and healthcare. Embark on an enlightening journey through the realm of wearable technology with Professor Jason Gill in this ProPASS 2023 session. As the demand for real-time physical activity data grows, wearables have swiftly become an indispensable tool in both res...
/Highlights/ Why Exercise Works for Depression - Its not Endorphins but... Dr Brendon Stubbs (Pt2) Practitioner‘s Viewpoint Series
December 17, 2023 04:31 - 33 minutes - 24.1 MBDr Brendon Stubbs is a clinical-academic physiotherapist with an interest in physical activity & mental health, the mind-body interface, healthy ageing and meta-research. He has a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, MSc in Neurological Rehabilitation & PhD in Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation. He works locally and (inter)nationally with a fantastic group of collaborators with whom he has published over 500 academic papers in several leading journals across multiple scientific fields. Dr Brendo...
ProPASS Keynote: Prof. Robert Harle Discusses New Data & Directions – ProPASS
December 16, 2023 05:01 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB🌐 Dive into the future of data with Professor Robert Harle's enlightening Keynote Address at ProPASS 2023. 🔍 Explore the new directions and paradigms reshaping the world of data analytics. Dive deep into the cutting-edge world of data analytics with Professor Robert Harle as he presents his keynote address at ProPASS 2023. This session, aptly titled "New data and new directions", offers an in-depth exploration of the evolving trends and innovative methodologies in the realm of data science....
Unified Wearables & Wrist Accelerometry: Prof. Stamatakis & Dr. Ahmadi – ProPASS
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB🔬 Dive deeper into ProPASS with Professor Stamatakis' revelations on wrist accelerometry. 🌐 Dr. Matthew Ahmadi brings the spotlight to the "Unified Wearables Framework" revolutionizing health data collection. As ProPASS 2023 moves forward, Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis resumes his insightful exploration into the "expansion of ProPASS to wrist accelerometry". Detailing the technological shifts and the implications they bring, Professor Stamatakis emphasizes the groundbreaking potential wrist...
The ISMPB Perspective: Prof. Alan Donnelly’s Insightful Talk – ProPASS
December 12, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB🔍 Professor Alan Donnelly elucidates the intricacies of ISMPB at ProPASS 2023. 📊 Dive into the realm of physical behaviour measurement and its global significance. In the second session of ProPASS 2023, Professor Alan Donnelly takes the podium to unfold the vast domain of the International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (ISMPB). As the session progresses, he meticulously details the core principles of ISMPB, emphasizing its pivotal role in shaping the landscape of health...
/Highlights/ Intricacies of Changing Sedentary Behaviour Habits - Dr Dori Rosenberg
December 12, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 79 MBDori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH, has conducted extensive research into measuring and intervening on physical activity and sedentary time. Her research incorporates a multi-level and patient-centered perspective to help ensure individuals can be more successful in making healthy lifestyle choices by understanding: individual resources, characteristics, motivation, social norms and lives, and community environments. Many people face substantial barriers to engaging in physical activity, so Dr. Rosen...
Life After the Final Whistle: Navigating Footballer’s Career Transitions (Pt1) - Dr. Darryn Stamp - Meaningful Sport Series
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 40 MBToday’s episode continues explorations of the complexities of athlete transitions within professional football. Career transitions often present a challenge to an athlete's identity and change their position in their relational networks. While career transitions have been an established topic in sport psychology, they are still underexplored from a sociological perspective, which informs our conversation today. Today's guest Dr. Darryn Stamp played professional football before transitioning...
/Highlights/ Motivational Interviewing and Imagery as Tools for Health and Fitness Professionals - Dr Jonathan Rhodes (Pt2) - Practitioner’s Viewpoint Series
December 10, 2023 05:01 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBMotivational Interviewing and Imagery as Tools for Health and Fitness Professionals - Dr Jonathan Rhodes (Pt2) - Practitioner's Viewpoint Series Jon Rhodes is a chartered psychologist, who alongside studying part-time for a PhD at Plymouth University, works closely with students on the University's Sporting Excellence Scholarship Programme and with several sporting bodies in and around Plymouth including the psychologist for Plymouth Argyle and the Sports Performance Manager at Plymouth Stu...
’New Directions’ of ProPASS - Opening Remarks for Day 2 by Prof. Mark Hamer & Prof. Emmanuel Stamatakis – ProPASS
December 06, 2023 05:02 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB🔍 Professor Mark Hamer ushers in Day 2 of ProPASS with a deep dive into "New Data and New Directions". 📈 Join Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis as he unveils the potential of wrist accelerometry in ProPASS's evolution. Dawn of Day 2 at ProPASS 2023 sees Professor Mark Hamer steering the discussions towards the theme "New Data and New Directions". He meticulously sheds light on the latest advancements in data collection and analysis, laying out the roadmap for ProPASS's future endeavors. The em...
/Highlights/ Research funding has a problem as 75% of funding goes to... Dr James Nobles (Pt1)
December 05, 2023 05:01 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDr James Nobles (Pt1) - Systems approach | Ripple effect mapping | Social network analysis Dr James Nobles is a pragmatic, multi-methodological researcher with particular interests and expertise in obesity (prevention and treatment), public health, and systems science. Since starting his research career and through various appointments, he has developed strong working relationships within academia, local- and national- government, and the voluntary and community sector. His research aims to...
Health Dynamics of Denmark - The Danish Health & Morbidity Survey with Dr. Christina Bjørk Petersen – ProPASS
December 04, 2023 05:01 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB🌍 Discover the intricacies of health metrics, trends, and the implications for global health. 🩺 Dive into the depths of Denmark's health landscape with Dr. Christina Bjørk Petersen as she unravels "The Danish Health and Morbidity Survey" at ProPASS 2023. In a riveting session of ProPASS 2023, Dr. Christina Bjørk Petersen provides an exhaustive overview of "The Danish Health and Morbidity Survey". Offering invaluable insights into the health dynamics of Denmark, Dr. Petersen systematically b...
/Highlights/ How to Train for the Requirements of Modern Football? Prof. Magni Mohr (Pt2) - Practitioner’s Viewpoint Series
December 03, 2023 05:01 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MBProf Magni Mohr is currently Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Faroe Islands. He is running research projects in 20 different countries around the world. The topics include basic human physiology, exercise physiology, exercise is medicine, health promotion, fitness testing and training in elite team sports. Magni has been active in communicating his research to the public through talks, interviews, popular science articles, seminars, public conferences, webinar...
Decoding the Lifecourse Patterns Across Generations -Rain Study with Dr. Joanne McVeigh – ProPASS
November 29, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB🌧 Join Dr. Joanne McVeigh as she navigates the intriguing dynamics of "The Rain Study" at ProPASS 2023, uncovering the essence of a multigenerational lifecourse. 🧬 Dive deep into the layers of generational insights and understand the lifecourse like never before. In a captivating Session 3 of ProPASS 2023, Dr. Joanne McVeigh brings forth the intricacies of "The Rain Study", a pioneering exploration into the multigenerational lifecourse. As she delves into the study, viewers are offered a co...
/Highlights/ Digital health | Human-computer interaction | Interaction design - Dr Jan Smeddinck
November 28, 2023 05:02 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB‘Human-computer interaction and interaction design for digital health and physical activity’ Dr Jan Smeddinck is working as Lecturer in Digital Health at Open Lab and at the School of Computing at Newcastle University, UK. Prior he has spent one year as a postdoc visiting research scholar at the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) in Berkeley and he retains an association with the TZI Digital Media Lab at the University of Bremen in Germany. He consults on games for health, gam...
Active Ageing Insights from Finland - The AGNES Study by Dr. Laura Karavirta – ProPASS
November 27, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB🔍 Dive into the intricacies of active ageing with Dr. Laura Karavirta's comprehensive look at the AGNES study during ProPASS 2023. 🧬 Learn about the Finnish cohort and its profound insights into 75, 80, and 85-year-old men and women. In the enlightening Session 3 of ProPASS 2023, Dr. Laura Karavirta provides a comprehensive exploration into the AGNES study on active ageing. This study stands out for its focus on a Finnish cohort, specifically looking at 75, 80, and 85-year-old men and women...
/Highlights/ How to Treat Mental Illness with Physical Activity - Dr Brendon Stubbs (Pt1) - Practitioner‘s Viewpoint Series
November 26, 2023 05:01 - 43 minutes - 31.3 MBDr Brendon Stubbs is a clinical-academic physiotherapist with an interest in physical activity & mental health, the mind-body interface, healthy ageing and meta-research. He has a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, MSc in Neurological Rehabilitation & PhD in Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation. He works locally and (inter)nationally with a fantastic group of collaborators with whom he has published over 500 academic papers in several leading journals across multiple scientific fields. Dr Brendo...
/Highlights/ Sport and The Good Life – Dr Emily Ryall (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series
November 24, 2023 05:03 - 39 minutes - 40 MBThis is the first part of our discussions with Dr Emily Ryall where we explore foundational questions about meaning of sport in human life. Sport is clearly trivial: we cannot survive without food and shelter, but we can easily survive without sport. Why, then, are so many people across the globe passionately involved in sport? And if sport is trivial, should we take it seriously, and how seriously? What happens if we take sport too seriously? And finally, we delve to critiques of elite spo...
Unpacking the Middle-age Soweto Cohort: Prof. Lisa Micklesfield – ProPASS
November 22, 2023 05:01 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB🌐 Discover the intricacies of the Middle-age Soweto Cohort (MASC) with Dr. Professor Lisa Micklesfield in this enlightening ProPASS session. 📚 Dive deep into the future strategies and implications for global health research. In this riveting Session 3 of ProPASS 2023, Professor Lisa Micklesfield delves into the nuances of the Middle-age Soweto Cohort (MASC), offering invaluable insights into its inception, role, and future prospects within the ProPASS framework. As global health research c...
/Highlights/ Artificial Intelligence | Adaptive Real-Time Coaching | Big Data - Dr Matthew Saponaro
November 21, 2023 05:01 - 51 minutes - 55.3 MB---- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Solutions: https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com/ --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS: https://sens.fibion.com/ --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. Learn more about Fibion Research : fibion.com/resear...
The Evolution & Expansion of ProPASS with Dr. Borja Del Pozo Cruz – ProPASS
November 20, 2023 05:01 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MB🚀 Witness the transformative vision for global physical activity research and its implications. 🌍 Dive into the future of ProPASS with Dr. Borja Del Pozo Cruz as he elaborates on the consortium's expansion to LMICs and beyond. In the captivating Session 3 of ProPASS 2023, Dr. Borja Del Pozo Cruz takes the audience on a journey into the future of ProPASS, particularly its envisioned expansion to Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The session serves as a beacon for those keen to unders...
/Highlights/ What Works in App-assisted Postsurgical Rehabilitation? Dr Pieter Coenen (Pt3) - Practitioner‘s Viewpoint
November 19, 2023 05:01 - 22 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 2009 Pieter Coenen obtained my MSc degree at the faculty of human movement sciences (VU University, Amsterdam) after which Pieter Coenen started his PhD program. In his PhD project he studied the aetiology of musculoskeletal pain in workers, which ultimately resulted in his thesis ‘On the origin of back pain’. In the meantime, he successfully finalized his epidemiological education, granting him the official title of ‘Epidemiologist’. He currently hold a post-doctoral research position ...
/Highlights/ Paradigms in Qualitative Research - Dr Gareth Wiltshire
November 17, 2023 05:03 - 1 hour - 171 MB<< This episode is lead by a new co-host Dr Noora Ronkainen >> Understanding the philosophical debates around paradigms of qualitative research and finding one's position is one of the most challenging tasks for PhD students and early career researchers. In this episode, Dr Gareth Wiltshire explains the debates and how he came to position his work in critical realism, as well as how that position can be used in conceptualizing and designing qualitative studies. Dr Gareth Wiltshire complet...
Global Challenges & Opportunities in Physical Activity: Dr. Karen Milton at ISPAH – ProPASS
November 15, 2023 05:01 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB📊 Discover ISPAH's ambitious vision and the challenges and opportunities it presents in the realm of policy and research. 🌎 Join Dr. Karen Milton as she unravels the intricacies of global partnerships in physical activity research during ProPASS 2023's Session 2. In the enlightening Session 2 of ProPASS 2023, Dr. Karen Milton delves deep into the vast landscape of global partnerships in physical activity research and policy. Anchored around the pivotal role of the International Society for ...
/Highlights/ Dr Catherine Draper - PA | SB | 24h guidelines | Children | Dissemination
November 14, 2023 05:02 - 35 minutes - 32 MBDr Catherine Draper works as senior researcher at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South-Africa. Her research interests are: Development and evaluation of community-based health promotion interventions, with a particular focus on physical activity. Preschool and school-based interventions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours. Physical activity, gross motor skills, school readiness and executive function in early childhood. Qualitative research in the field of physical a...
Physical Activity & Cardiometabolic Health: A Deep Dive with Dr. Jo Blodgett – ProPASS
November 13, 2023 05:01 - 19 minutes - 18 MB📚 Dive into Dr. Jo Blodgett's profound exploration of device-measured physical activity and its ramifications on cardiometabolic health during ProPASS 2023's Session 1. 🌐 Discover insights from her recent article, linking activity types, posture, and health markers. In the eagerly awaited Session 1 of ProPASS 2023, Dr. Jo Blodgett illuminates the audience with her in-depth analysis of device-measured physical activity and its intricate relationship with cardiometabolic health markers. Root...