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
Kasper Lykkegaard is co-founder and CEO of the company SENS INNOVATION ApS specialised in developing small, low power and flexible sensing devices for medical purposes.
---
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
---
Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -
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 can provide you with objective data to analyze walking and running gait patterns.
- How Runeasi can become your decision-making support tool and reduce uncertainty in clinical reasoning.
...Using Stories in Health and Physical Activity Promotion - Dr. Joshua Pate (Pt1)
In his late twenties, Josh reduced his hours working as a senior physiotherapist to do a PhD at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia). His fascination with factors that influence health outcomes for people feeling pain drove him deep into the world of trying to work out what people think about pain.
Dr. Pate is a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. He has held several administrative positions including Chair for the Department of Exercise Science, Associate Dean for Research at the Arnold School of Public Health, and Vice Provost for Health Sciences.
Dr. Pate is an exercise physiologist with interests in physical activity and physical fitnes...
📰 AI is reshaping pain management, offering new ways to understand and treat pain through data-driven insights. In this episode, Dr. Marcus Komann discusses the potential of AI to revolutionize pain research, providing a personalized approach that could significantly improve patient outcomes. 🤖🧠
In this insightful third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his conversation with Dr. Marcus Komann, this time focusing on the inters...
📰 Did you know that post-operative nausea remains a common issue, affecting up to 20% of patients despite modern prevention methods? Dr. Marcus Komann reveals interesting insights into how different surgeries impact nausea and the vital role of physical activity in managing chronic pain. 🧑⚕️💊
In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his in-depth conversation with Dr. Marcus Komann, diving deeper into the complexities...
📰 Can post-surgical pain really not affect physical activity? Dr. Marcus Komann’s groundbreaking study reveals a surprising disconnect between pain levels and movement, challenging what we thought we knew about recovery. 🧑⚕️📊
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down with Dr. Marcus Komann, a distinguished IT coordinator and researcher at Jena University Hospital, to explore the unexpected findings from a c...
Dr. Arto Pesola has a PhD degree in Exercise Physiology from the Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Jyväskylä. His field of science is the causality of reduced muscle inactivity time on health outcomes in an RCT setting. Arto has been a highly visible expert in Finnish national TV and radio channels giving expert opinions on the health hazards of sedentariness and the promotion of everyday physical activity. Invited by the Fi...
Discover the connection between muscle mass, lipids, and cardiovascular health with Dr. Richie Kirwan! 🏋️♂️🩺 Learn about the role of ApoB, the impact of resistance exercise on blood lipids, and practical strategies for improving heart health through muscle maintenance.
In part three of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his conversation with Dr. Richie Kirwan, a lecturer in nutrition and e...
How to combat muscle loss and anabolic resistance with Dr. Richie Kirwan! 🏋️♂️💡 Discover the importance of maintaining muscle mass and strength as we age, and gain practical strategies for improving muscle health through exercise and nutrition. 📊
In part two of this engaging episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with Dr. Richie Kirwan, a lecturer in nutrition and ...
Muscle mass is not only essential for physical strength and performance but also plays a crucial role in managing blood glucose levels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In this episode we welcome Dr. Richie Kirwan, a lecturer in nutrition and exercise physiology at Liverpool John Moores University. Dr. Kirwan's research focuses on the critical role of muscle mass in cardiometabolic health, particularly in cardiac r...
In the concluding part of this insightful episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his engaging conversation with Dr. Elise Brown, Associate Professor of Wellness and Health Promotion at Oakland University. Dr. Brown shares her experiences and strategies for translating her research on diabetes and resistance training into accessible and practical knowledge through her YouTube channel, "...
In this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his engaging conversation with Dr. Elise Brown, Associate Professor of Wellness and Health Promotion at Oakland University. Dr. Brown delves into the practical aspects of prescribing resistance training for individuals with type 2 diabetes, providing invaluable insights for both researchers and practitioners.
Dr. Brown emphasizes the impor...
In this enlightening episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen engages in a detailed discussion with Dr. Elise Brown, Associate Professor of Wellness and Health Promotion at Oakland University. Dr. Brown's extensive research focuses on exercise and diabetes, with a special emphasis on resistance exercise. She shares her journey from being an enthusiastic weightlifter to a leading researcher, inspir...
In this insightful episode we explore the intricate world of measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior in occupational settings, focusing on the distinct differences between white and blue-collar jobs.
Dr. Tikkanen introduces innovative methods for capturing the nuances of occupational activities, emphasizing the value of using accelerometers to monitor tasks that can significantly impact workers' health, such as overhead ...
In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen takes us on a journey into the heart of early childhood movement, sharing findings from a recent study on how four-year-old children sitting and activity behaviours in kindergartens in Kouvola, Finland.
This research gives us a closer look at the daily patterns of physical activity and sitting among young learners, offering valuable insights for parents, educators, and anyone interested in support...
In this episode we look into physical activity profiles, an interesting way of clustering individuals based on their sedentary behaviour and physical activity behaviours.
We look into how individuals can be grouped based on their habits of physical activity and sedentary behavior, creating categories like the couch potato, weekend warrior, ant, and koala.
These profiles help us understand the varied ways people engage with physical...
In the third part of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast" with Dr. Sebastian Ludyga, the conversation deepens into specific studies and practical applications of physical activity in educational settings. Dr. Ludyga and host Dr. Olli Tikkanen explore the concept of exercise breaks in schools, particularly focusing on how these can rejuvenate students' cognitive resources during a school day.
Dr. Ludyga shares insights from hi...
This episode focuses on the important task of measuring sedentary behavior and physical activity among older adults. Based on an article from the team, this discussion emphasizes the growing need to accurately assess these behaviors as our global population ages.
Proper measurement is crucial for supporting health, independence, and quality of life in the elderly. Dr. Tikkanen explores both the challenges and methods involved in tr...
In the second part of this enlightening episode of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast," Dr. Sebastian Ludyga continues his discussion with host Dr. Olli Tikkanen, delving into the complexities of exercise and its effects on cognition, particularly in the context of long-term changes. Dr. Ludyga explains how different types of physical activities affect cognitive processes, emphasizing the intricate relationship between motor...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.