Physical Activity Researcher
Hello 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! -Podcasting team-
Episodes
Dr. Matteo Crotti has got his PhD from the Liverpool John Moores University. He has been involved in various research projects concerning children’s physical activity, motor skills and health. Furthermore, he conducted a study concerning the relationship between play behaviours and motor skills in preschool children.
His early career researcher was in the field of Sports Sciences and his key research focus on physical activit...
Learn more about Fibion Student Lab: https://fibion.com/studentlab
For any questions and quote, please contact Dr Miriam Cabrita at miriam.cabrita@fibion.com
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Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelor and Master degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente
Then she has worked at Roessingh Research and Development Center in Netherlands for 8 years coordi...
Can small daily changes really improve health outcomes for people with disabilities? Dr. James Haley believes they can—and he explains how. From setting water bottle goals to using wearable tech, this episode dives into practical strategies backed by science and lived experience.
In the final part of this enlightening series, Dr. James Haley joins Dr. Olli Tikkanen to discuss accessible, research-based methods for increasing ...
What stops people with disabilities from being physically active? In this episode, we discuss real barriers—and real solutions—from lived experiences and research. From neuropathic pain to equipment costs, Dr. James Haley shares what truly matters when designing inclusive activity interventions.
In this continuation of the conversation between Dr. James Haley and host Dr. Olli Tikkanen, the focus shifts to the day-to-da...
People with disabilities face more barriers to physical activity—but technology is offering new hope. In this episode, we explore one of the world’s first exercise apps designed specifically for people with multiple disabilities.
Dr. James Haley, a health psychologist from the University of Chichester, joins host Dr. Olli Tikkanen to discuss how co-designed mobile health interventions can support individuals with comple...
Learn more about Fibion Student Lab: https://fibion.com/studentlab
For any questions and quote, please contact Dr Miriam Cabrita at miriam.cabrita@fibion.com
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Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelor and Master degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente
Then she has worked at Roessingh Research and Development Center in Netherlands for 8 years coordi...
- What type of projects want to measure PA?
- Considerations when choosing an activity tracker grouped in three main topics:
- Participant-centric:
- Research and innovation driven
- Regulatory
Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelor and Master degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente
Then she has worked at Roessingh Research and Develop...
- 2 main problems in strength training of recreational runners
- How to do core strengthening for running properly?
- Pelvic stability differentiates elite from recreational runners
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Runeasi - Gait Analysis Made Easy:
Learn more at: https://runeasi.ai/
Book a free demo with PhD CEO Kurt Shütte:
https://calendly.com/runeasi/30min
In the call, he will explain the following topics depending on your primary interests:
-How Runeasi ca...
- 2 main problems in strength training of recreational runners
- How to do core strengthening for running properly?
- Pelvic stability differentiates elite from recreational runners
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Runeasi - Gait Analysis Made Easy:
Learn more at: https://runeasi.ai/
Book a free demo with PhD CEO Kurt Shütte:
https://calendly.com/runeasi/30min
In the call, he will explain the following topics depending on your primary interests:
-How Runeasi ca...
Building the resilient runner, from a physiotherapist perspective
How do you define a resilient runner?
Load tolerance, running quality, fatigue resistance
Differences between recreational runners & elite runners
How to make your runner more resilient?
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Runeasi - Gait Analysis Made Easy:
Learn more at: https://runeasi.ai/
Book a free demo with PhD CEO Kurt Shütte:
https://calendly.com/runeasi/30min
In the call, he will expla...
Building the resilient runner, from a physiotherapist perspective
How do you define a resilient runner?
Load tolerance, running quality, fatigue resistance
Differences between recreational runners & elite runners
How to make your runner more resilient?
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Runeasi - Gait Analysis Made Easy:
Learn more at: https://runeasi.ai/
Book a free demo with PhD CEO Kurt Shütte:
https://calendly.com/runeasi/30min
In the call, he will expla...
Measuring physical activity in 3 steps a. Give the sensor to a client (face-to-face or mailing) b. Client goes live their life c. Create participant report (with behavior change consultation)
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Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelor and Master degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente
Then she has worked at Roessingh Research and Developme...
What are the basics of physical activity measurement with devices?
a. Sensor location: thigh, hip, back, wrist b. Type of data you can get: raw -> steps -> activity type -> activity intensity -> “complexity” c. Considerations to have when choosing a sensor i. User-friendliness (battery, aesthetics, comfort, interaction required) d. Feedback to participants i. Real-time...
How to measure physical activity?
a. Questionnaires (self-assessment)
i Type: 1. Time frame: last month / week / day / now 2. Paper vs. technology based (app) ii. Pros iii. Cons
b. Sensors i. Type: 1. Consumer vs. Research-oriented ii. Pros iii. Cons
c. Other methods: i. E.g. Environmental sensing, GPS, IoT
Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelo...
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle
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Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -
Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS
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SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.
Learn more about Fibion Research
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Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.
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Fibion Kids - Activi...
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 measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.
Learn more about Fibion Research
---
Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.
---
Fibion Kids - Activi...
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 measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.
Learn more about Fibion Research
---
Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.
---
Fibion Kids - Activi...
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 measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.
Learn more about Fibion Research
---
Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.
---
Fibion Kids - Activi...
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 measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.
Learn more about Fibion Research
---
Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.
---
Fibion Kids - Activi...
Promoting Playful Activities in Sports: "They have to be more playful elements and basically activities that have other logics than winning and competing and comparing."— Dr Johan Högman --- Timestamps:
"Exploring Views on Getting Children Involved in Sports"
"Challenging initiatives fail to attract inactive childr...
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