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
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Charles Hillman, a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hillman is also the co-director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, which focuses on understanding how lifestyle choices and behaviors impact brain health and cognition.
Throughout his...
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour...
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour...
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour...
Dr Alexander Montoye is working as an Associate professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Alma College, Michigan, U.S. His main research area involves physical activity monitoring devices. He studies the accuracy and reliability of various physical activity monitors and also uses them as intervention tools to help individuals become more physically active.
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Advanced analytic methods (by other research groups), and a repositor...
Dr Alexander Montoye is working as an Associate professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Alma College, Michigan, U.S. His main research area involves physical activity monitoring devices. He studies the accuracy and reliability of various physical activity monitors and also uses them as intervention tools to help individuals become more physically active.
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Advanced analytic methods (by other research groups), and a repositor...
Dr Alexander Montoye is working as an Associate professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Alma College, Michigan, U.S. His main research area involves physical activity monitoring devices. He studies the accuracy and reliability of various physical activity monitors and also uses them as intervention tools to help individuals become more physically active.
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Advanced analytic methods (by other research groups), and a repositor...
Søren 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.
Søren 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.
Christina Reynolds, PhD
Christina Reynolds received her Ph.D. in astrophysics from University College London and a Master's degree in software engineering from Harvard University. She has been a Data Scientist with ORCATECH with a focus on developing algorithms for the analysis of ORCATECH's large and diverse data set.
Much of her research career has involved developing software algorithms used to fabricate and test the optics for...
Christina Reynolds, PhD
Christina Reynolds received her Ph.D. in astrophysics from University College London and a Master's degree in software engineering from Harvard University. She has been a Data Scientist with ORCATECH with a focus on developing algorithms for the analysis of ORCATECH's large and diverse data set.
Much of her research career has involved developing software algorithms used to fabricate and test the optics for...
Christina Reynolds, PhD
Christina Reynolds received her Ph.D. in astrophysics from University College London and a Master's degree in software engineering from Harvard University. She has been a Data Scientist with ORCATECH with a focus on developing algorithms for the analysis of ORCATECH's large and diverse data set.
Much of her research career has involved developing software algorithms used to fabricate and test the optics for...
This is the second part of our conversation with Dr Yunus Tuncel on philosophical approaches to emotions in sport. We explore how Kierkegaard's and Heidegger's account of anxiety can be applied to think of risk sports, discuss violence and aggression, and finish up on how to care for emotions in sport from a more practical perspective.
Our conversation draws heavily on Yunus's book Emotion in Sports: Philosophical Perspectives.
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 physic...
In this episode, we explore emotions in sport from a philosophical perspective. How are philosophical perspectives different from the more established psychological perspectives? How can ideas found in Aristotle, Nietzsche, Hume and Spinoza help us establish a framework to explore emotions in sport? Why are certain emotions and their balance essential for sustaining our sporting culture as we know it today, or could we find a bette...
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-day challenges...
Announcement Related to the Rest of the 2022 - Irregular Publishing Schedule
Dear listeners,
So it happened that both of the podcast hosts became parents on the very same day!
Recordings have been swapped to diaper changing and lullaby singing. This means that the Meaningful Sport Series will be paused until about the end of the year.
Regular episodes and Practitioner`s Viewpoint Series will be running but with less episodes. Some ...
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 complex needs. Dra...
Announcement Related to the Rest of the 2022 - Irregular Publishing Schedule
Dear listeners,
So it happened that both of the podcast hosts became parents on the very same day!
Recordings have been swapped to diaper changing and lullaby singing. This means that the Meaningful Sport Series will be paused until about the end of the year.
Regular episodes and Practitioner`s Viewpoint Series will be running but with less episodes. Some ...
Survival Analysis - Dr Chris Moore
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