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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

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21:56

Highlights / Flexible School Start System for Better...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/03/07

Dr Anna M Biller is a trained psychologist and neuroscientist, and works at the intersection of light, sleep, circadian rhythms and health psychology. She uses light dosimetry, actimetry, sleep diaries and questionnaires to study health and disease in field studies. She also works on big data derived from wearables. -- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data

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03:53

Fibion Flash ECG Electrode: A Game-Changer for...

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2025/03/05

How does the Fibion Flash ECG electrode work? What makes it ideal for long-term heart rate variability monitoring? In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explains how Fibion Flash’s ECG electrodes provide high-quality heart rate and variability data for research applications. Dr. Tikkanen demonstrates how the device connects to individually packed ECG electrodes, allowing for accurate single-lead ECG measurements when placed along the heart’s electrical axis. He discusses the impressive recording

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35:18

Highlights / How to write a book in 5 weeks? Mr Peter...

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2025/03/03

Mr Peter Walker - Sedentary Behavior | New book | Writing a book | Creating an audio book In this episode we are discussing with Guardian political journalist Peter Walker about his new book (The Miracle Pill – Why a sedentary world is getting it all wrong), journalism, politics and process of writing a book. “What is the 'miracle pill', the simple lifestyle changes with such enormous health benefits that, if it was turned into a drug, would be the most valuable drug in the world? The answer is

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04:18

Why Fibion Flash Outperforms ActiHeart in ECG and HRV...

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2025/02/28

This is the audio from a video. Watch the video here: Fibion Flash vs. ActiHeart 5: The Best Alternative for Researchers Looking for a powerful alternative to ActiHeart 5? How does Fibion Flash compare in accuracy, battery life, and versatility? In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen presents Fibion Flash as an advanced research tool, offering superior measurement capabilities for physical activity and physiological monitoring. Dr. Tikkanen compares Fibion Flash with ActiHeart 5, highlighting key

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31:46

Highlights / Environment and Context in PA, Sedentary...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/02/26

Dr Bruno da Costa has a bachelor's degree in Physical Education at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2009-2013). While as an undergraduate, he worked as a tutor for exercise physiology, taught swimming lessons, and participated in several research and study groups, with a longer period at the Laboratory of Behavioral Nutrition/UFSC. He was also trained as a Master in Physical Education at the same University (2015-2017), under the supervision of professor Kelly Silva, where his work focused

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05:20

How to Wear Fibion Flash: Wrist, Waist, and Chest...

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2025/02/24

This is the audio from a video. Watch the video here: Fibion Flash: Versatile Wearing Options for Research Applications How can Fibion Flash be worn for different types of research? What makes it one of the most adaptable sensors for physical activity and physiological monitoring? In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen showcases the multiple wearing options of Fibion Flash, explaining how researchers can customize its use for various applications. Dr. Tikkanen demonstrates the device’s versatility,

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38:07

Highlights / Spontaneous Ecologization through...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/02/21

In contemporary physical activity promotion, a quantitative and instrumental approach is the predominant perspective. From this view, physical activity needs to be promoted as a means to prevent various threats to physical and mental health produced by our sedentary lifestyles. With Professor Sigmund Loland, we explore alternative framings that could help us imagine human movement, including mundane activities such as walking to work, in a different way. What if these activities, in addition to

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05:49

Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, and Magnetometers: How...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/02/19

This is the audio from a video. Watch the video here: Exploring Fibion Flash Features: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and More - Dr. Olli Tikkanen Looking for a compact, versatile research tool for movement and physiological monitoring? How can Fibion Flash enhance your studies? In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen presents the features of Fibion Flash, a small yet powerful sensor designed for research applications in physical activity, biomechanics, and health science. Dr. Tikkanen demonstrates how the

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18:53

Highlights / Combining Self-report with Device-based...

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2025/02/17

Dr Bronwyn Clark is an epidemiologist specializing in the field of measurement of physical activity and sedentary behavior. 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 and to use

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18:58

Endurance vs. Power Athletes: How Training Affects...

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2025/02/14

Why do endurance athletes perform better after exhaustion, while power athletes decline? How does muscle coordination impact warm-ups and performance? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Boullosa and Dr. Olli Tikkanen dive deep into the science behind exercise physiology, muscle activation, and evolutionary adaptations in sports performance.Dr. Boullosa shares findings from his studies on how endurance-trained and strength-trained athletes respond differently to high-intensity squats and prolonged running

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03:16

How Fibion Flash Tracks Heart Rate Variability at...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/02/12

How does Fibion Flash measure ECG and heart rate variability? What makes it a powerful tool for researchers? In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explains the ECG and heart rate monitoring features of the Fibion Flash sensor, highlighting its versatility for physiological research. Dr. Tikkanen demonstrates how the device captures real-time ECG signals using a heart rate belt or individually packed electrodes. He explains how heart rate variability can be monitored at different sampling rates, from

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24:00

Highlights / Best Practices in Health and Activity...

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2025/02/10

Dr. Amy Bantham has 20 years of experience working in consulting, health & fitness, and healthcare. She is the CEO and Founder of Move to Live More℠, a research and consulting firm addressing physical inactivity, obesity, chronic disease, and social determinants of health through cross-sector collaboration and innovation. With a mission to help people live healthier, longer, more active lives, Move to Live More℠ helps its clients with program design, implementation and evaluation, qualitative

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18:48

Heart Rate Variability and Training Readiness in...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/02/07

How can heart rate variability help athletes optimize training? What role does post-activation performance enhancement play in endurance and power sports? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Boullosa and Dr. Olli Tikkanen explore cutting-edge research on athlete monitoring, fatigue management, and neuromuscular readiness.Dr. Boullosa discusses the significance of heart rate variability (HRV) in assessing recovery, readiness, and overall training load, explaining how HRV responses vary depending on the type

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21:10

Highlights / How to Record and Measure Sedentary...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/02/05

This is an audio version of ISPAH's webinar. First in a muli-part series of webinars from the Sedentary Behaviour Council. ISPAH's Sedentary Behaviour Council hosted a webinar on the measurements and analysis of sedentary behaviour. This included a hands-on experience of data cleaning and analysis. Topics and speakers: Data collection: How to record and measure sedentary behaviours? - Dr Jennifer Blankenship Data analysis: How to handle, clean and analyse sedentary behaviours data? (Hands-on

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05:36

Fibion Flash: A Versatile Research Tool for Motion...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/02/03

How does Fibion Flash measure movement, heart rate, and temperature? What makes it a versatile tool for research? In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explains the key features of Fibion Flash, a wearable research device designed for precise motion tracking and physiological monitoring. Dr. Tikkanen provides a hands-on demonstration of the device’s sensors, including its accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, ECG, and temperature sensor. He explains how each sensor functions, from detecting wrist

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18:58

Fatigue, Recovery, and Performance: What Athletes...

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2025/01/31

How does fatigue help protect our bodies, and why does it matter for athletes? Can understanding evolutionary biology improve training and recovery? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Boullosa and Dr. Olli Tikkanen discuss the science of fatigue, performance optimization, and personalized training strategies.Dr. Boullosa explains how different types of athletes respond to endurance and strength exercises, highlighting the role of warm-ups in improving muscle activation. They explore the evolutionary

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21:20

Highlights / Environment and Context in PA, Sedentary...

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2025/01/29

Dr Bruno da Costa has a bachelor's degree in physical education at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2009-2013). While as an undergraduate, he worked as a tutor for exercise physiology, taught swimming lessons, and participated in several research and study groups, with a longer period at the Laboratory of Behavioral Nutrition/UFSC. He was also trained as a Master in Physical Education at the same University (2015-2017), under the supervision of professor Kelly Silva, where his work focused

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33:36

Highlights / Expert opinion - Qualitative research |...

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2025/01/27

What are the most interesting advances in qualitative research in sports and physical activity science? Dr Francesca Champ is a Lecturer in Psychology of Football at Liverpool John Moores University. Francesca has expertise in the psychological development of youth athletes, qualitative methods including ethnography, and the training and education pathways of sport psychologists. Dr Gareth Wiltshire is a lecturer at Loughborough University. Gareth is a social scientist with broad interests related

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34:18

Highlights / Digital Health: web, mobile, and...

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2025/01/24

Series: Understanding Inter-disciplinary Research in Physical ActivityHost: Anum Urooj, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia Follow her at Twitter: https://twitter.com/AinaUrooj Guest: Professor Dr Corneel Vandelanotte Corneel leads the Physical Activity Research Group and the 10,000 Steps program at the Central Queensland University. In 2004, he completed his PhD in Physical Education at the Ghent University in Belgium. In 2005, he started working at the University of Queensland and he moved

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21:02

Highlights / How to Promote Active Learning with...

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2025/01/22

Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her bachelor's and master's degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of TwenteThen she has worked at Roessingh Research and Development Center in Netherlands for 8 years coordinating and managing EU research projects related to eHealth. Teaching also courses on Physical Activity, Digital Health and Virtual Coaching at the University of Twente. She has acted as a Board Member for 5 years in

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