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 the latest episode of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast," host Dr. Olli Tikkanen engages in a riveting conversation with Pedro Wunderlich, a mobile app designer and serial entrepreneur. Wunderlich, with a track record of over three million app downloads and recognition from Apple for two of his creations, delves deep into the world of behavior change through app design. With a background that boasts raising capital from ...
About the Miniseries:
Welcome to our engaging podcast mini-series, "Data Analysis for Sedentary Behaviour." This six-part series is aimed at shedding light on the intricate world of data analysis related to sedentary behavior.
Led by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, each episode explores a different facet of this exciting field, from data pre-processing techniques to the interpretation of results. By the end of the series, listeners will have a ...
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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In 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 ‘Epidemio...
In a recent episode of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast," hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, listeners are taken on a deep dive into the world of app development, entrepreneurship, and the importance of physical activity in daily life. The episode features Pedro Wunderlich, a mobile app designer, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of the acclaimed Wake N Shake App and React Messenger App. With a track record of over three milli...
About the Miniseries:
This podcast miniseries, "Data Analysis for Sedentary Behaviour", hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, aims to deliver a comprehensive understanding of sedentary behavior data analysis.
Across six informative episodes, Dr. Tikkanen brings clarity to complex concepts, explores advanced analytic techniques, and introduces software tools that aid in the examination and interpretation of sedentary behavior and physical ac...
Dr. Katzmarzyk is Professor and Associate Executive Director for Population and Public Health Sciences at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center where he holds the Marie Edana Corcoran Endowed Chair in Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes. Dr. Katzmarzyk is an internationally recognized leader in the field of physical activity and obesity, with a special emphasis on pediatrics and ethnic health disparities. He has over two decades of ...
Welcome to a new episode of the Meaningful Sport Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the world of young athletes and explore how they navigate the challenges of building both their sporting careers and their education. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Aku Nikander, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, whose research focuses on athletes' dual careers, career development, adaptability, and organisat...
About the Mini-Series:
"Data Analysis for Sedentary Behavior" is a meticulously crafted mini-series dedicated to offering an in-depth perspective into the world of data pertaining to sedentary behavior and physical activity.
Across six insightful episodes, our host Dr. Olli Tikkanen, an eminent researcher, will elucidate various facets of data analysis, ranging from understanding and pre-processing of data to deploying sophisticate...
Miniseries Description
In this six-part mini series, "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity", hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, we explore the myriad factors influencing physical activity and sedentary behaviors.
Diving into the complexities of social, emotional, and temporal contexts, the series delves into measuring techniques, contextual understanding for personalized interventions, and the role of advanced technologies...
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen dives into a validation study titled "Validation of an accelerometer system for measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior in healthy children and adolescents", conducted by Camilla Milther and her team from Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. The study evaluates the concurrent validity of the Fibion SENS system in measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior in healthy chil...
Miniseries Description
This miniseries, "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity," delves into the multifaceted aspects of sedentary behavior and physical activity, breaking them down into social, emotional, and temporal contexts.
The six-part series, designed for mental researchers, is aimed at shedding light on these behaviors and guiding individuals in tailoring interventions to these contexts.
The journey across the...
Summary: In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen discusses a 2023 study titled "Sensitivity and Specificity of Measuring Children's Free Living Cycling with a thigh worn Fibion accelerometer." The study explores the effectiveness of the Fibion device in accurately measuring the duration and intensity of children's physical activity while cycling. The results indicated that the Fibion accelerometer was capable of accurately capturing cyc...
About the Mini Series:
This informative mini series, comprising of six episodes, is aimed at researchers intrigued by the intricacies of sedentary behavior and physical activity. It offers a comprehensive exploration into the social, emotional, and temporal contexts of these behaviors.
With a special focus on understanding how such contexts are measured and their potential influence on interventions, this series serves as a vital r...
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explores a 2023 study titled "A New Accelerometer Fibion device provides valid sedentary and upright time measurements. Compared to the ActivPAL4 in healthy individuals" by Hannan Yusef Alkalih, Arto Pesola, and Ashokan Arumugam. The study, published in Heliyon Journal, compares the Fibion accelerometer, a new device in the field, to the well-established ActivPAL4 in measuring sedentary an...
About the Mini Series:
Welcome to our mini series about the context of sedentary behavior and physical activity. Designed for researchers delving into the various aspects of physical activity and sedentary behavior, this six-part series explores social, emotional, and temporal contexts.
We aim to shed light on how these behaviors are measured and how these insights can guide the creation of more effective interventions.
This knowle...
Summary
In this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen discusses a 2022 study titled "Criterion Validity of Linear Accelerations Measured with Low-Sampling-Frequency Accelerometers during Overground Walking in Elderly Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis". Led by Arash Ghaffari and his team from Aalborg University Hospital and Aalborg University in Denmark, this research investigates the reliabili...
Miniseries Description
Welcome to the miniseries, "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity."
In this six-part series, we dive deep into the various aspects of physical activity and sedentary behavior, exploring social, emotional, and temporal contexts.
Discover how these contextual factors influence behavior and how understanding them can guide the design of effective interventions for sustainable behavior change.
Episo...
About the Mini Series
Welcome to our special mini series - "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity". This six-part series, hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen and sponsored by Fibion, provides a deep dive into the multifaceted world of physical activity and sedentary behavior.
The series is aimed at researchers, clinicians, and anyone interested in understanding and influencing human behavior in relation to physical activity.
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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 children"
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