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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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All Episodes

44:47

/Highlights/ How to Measure Sleep? Dr Jesse Cook (Pt2)

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/10/17

Jesse Cook is a PhD candidate in the Dr. David Plante Sleep Research Laboratory and studies biological, psychological and sociological factors that connect with unexplained excessive sleepiness.He was first drawn to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research through the connection between sleep health and AD, and the prevention, detection and potential treatment implications of this connection. Cook believes sleep health disparities across underrepresented groups may help explain disproportionate risk of

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17:23

/Highlights/ What is Sleep? Dr Jesse Cook (Pt1)

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/10/15

Jesse Cook is a PhD candidate in the Dr. David Plante Sleep Research Laboratory and studies biological, psychological and sociological factors that connect with unexplained excessive sleepiness. He was first drawn to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research through the connection between sleep health and AD, and the prevention, detection and potential treatment implications of this connection. Cook believes sleep health disparities across underrepresented groups may help explain disproportionate risk of

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34:33

/Highlights/ Expanding Understandings of...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/10/13

In this second part of our conversation with Dr Leah Ferguson, we continue exploring self-compassion and flourishing in sport. Specifically, we discuss gendered perspectives on self-compassion and eudaimonic well-being, the need to move away from binary perspectives on gender and considering a broader range of cultural identities, and the importance of using appropriate language when discussing self-compassion with athletes and coaches. Towards the end of the conversation, we move on to discussing

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31:54

/Highlights/ Self-Compassion in Sport: Towards more...

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2025/10/11

Many athletes believe that they should be self-critical and hard on themselves to reach their full potential. Yet, what if an opposite perspective, focused on self-compassion, would actually be much more conducive to flourishing and meaningful experiences in sport? These and other questions are explored in this episode with Dr Leah Ferguson.Questions explored in this podcast include: - What is self-compassion and how is it different from self-esteem? - What is eudaimonic well-being? How is meaning

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33:28

/Highlights/ Masters Athletes: Exemplary Individuals...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/10/09

In this second part of our conversation with Professor Rylee Dionigi, we continue exploring the Masters sport phenomenon from a socio-cultural perspective. Ageing-as-decline discourse is nowadays challenged by active, healthy and successful ageing discourses. What are the opportunities but also potential problems associated with these competing discourses? What are the implications for exercise and health promotion with older adults? We also explore methodologies and methods that have been useful in

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29:19

/Highlights/ Sport in Later Life: Countercultural or...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/10/07

Opportunities for involvement in sports in later life have increased significantly and many sports around the globe have competitions and categories for Masters/Veteran athletes. At the same time, researchers have explored the experiences and meanings of being an older athlete, showing tensions in individual experiences as well as in shifting social discourse surrounding sport and ageing. We have shifted from ageing-as-decline to active ageing discourses, which provide different imagination of

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18:58

/Highlights/ Endurance vs. Power Athletes: How...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/10/02

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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18:48

/Highlights/ Heart Rate Variability and Training...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/30

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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18:58

/Highlights/ Fatigue, Recovery, and Performance: What...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/28

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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20:11

/Highlights/ Tracking Health in Aging Populations in...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/26

"How can advanced health monitoring devices support an aging population?" In this insightful episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down with Steve Seo, a biomedical engineer and CEO from South Korea, to discuss the role of wearable technology in healthcare, especially as populations age. Steve shares his journey from aspiring to be a doctor to working in biomedical engineering and explains how wearable devices like Fibion are helping to track and improve physical activity, sleep, and heart health. With

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27:05

/Highlights/ Beyond Walking: What Really Needs to...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/24

"Is walking to school really enough to tackle childhood obesity?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen and Dr. Rob Noonan explore the complex issue of childhood obesity and the social factors that contribute to it. Dr. Noonan shares surprising findings from his research, showing that while children from deprived areas are more likely to walk to school, they are also more likely to struggle with obesity. This challenges the assumption that simply increasing physical activity, like walking, is

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23:33

/Highlights/ The Role of Capitalism in Shaping Public...

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2025/09/22

"How do you change a society's values when capitalism rewards consumption and individualism?" In this second part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen and Dr. Rob Noonan dive deeper into the societal drivers behind health inequality, focusing on the UK and comparing it to other nations like the Scandinavian countries. Dr. Noonan explains how the core values of a society - competition, productivity, and consumption - shape not only individual behavior but also public policy. These systemic values,

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24:20

/Highlights/ Economic Growth at the Cost of...

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2025/09/20

"Our obsession with economic growth might be making us sicker—what can we do about it?" In this powerful first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down with Dr. Rob Noonan, an expert in health and education, to explore the critical link between capitalism and public health. Dr. Noonan explains how our relentless focus on economic growth has led to widespread public health issues like obesity, mental health struggles, and increasing health inequalities. As more people consume ultra-processed foods,

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21:16

/Highlights/ Sustainable Weight Loss: Using Fibion to...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/18

"What if changing your habits was less about effort and more about strategy?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with health coach Lotte Arndal, who shares her expertise on behavior change and habit formation. Lotte explains how using advanced tools like Fibion Reports allows her to offer truly personalized advice that goes beyond general fitness tips. She emphasizes that habit change isn't just about extreme effort but about understanding your body’s real needs,

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20:10

/Highlights/ Sedentary Behavior and Misleading...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/16

"Can you really feel active while barely moving? The numbers tell a different story." In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with Lotte Arndal, an experienced health coach and gym owner, as she shares the importance of accurate measurement in health coaching. Using advanced tools like Fibion sensors, Lotte demonstrates how many clients often misjudge their physical activity, confusing mental fatigue with real physical exertion. By analyzing clients’ daily activity

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23:34

/Highlights/ Balancing Physical Activity and Mental...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/14

Ever feel completely exhausted after a long day but realize you’ve barely moved at all?" In this insightful first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down with Lotte Arndal, a seasoned health coach and gym owner with 25 years of experience, to uncover the surprising disconnect between mental and physical exhaustion. Lotte reveals that many people mistake mental fatigue for physical tiredness, leading them to believe they're more active than they actually are. Through her unique, data-driven approach

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20:11

/Highlights/ How Physical Activity Helps You Sleep...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/12

"Can physical activity really help you sleep better and manage stress?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with sleep researcher Jin Wen, exploring how physical activity interacts with sleep and stress. Jin discusses how daily movement can improve sleep quality and reduce stress, but it’s not just about burning energy. She shares insights from research showing that regular physical activity helps maintain homeostasis, which can lead to better sleep and lower stress

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17:08

/Highlights/ Sleep as a Reset: How a Bad Night...

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2025/09/10

"Does poor sleep impact your stress more than stress affects your sleep?" In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his insightful discussion with sleep researcher Jin Wen, diving deeper into the fascinating relationship between daily stress and sleep. Jin explains that while stress and sleep influence each other, poor sleep has a more direct impact on how we handle stress the next day. This episode explores the nuances of how sleep acts like a reset button, and when that reset is

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20:10

/Highlights/ Improving Daily Well-being Through...

Physical Activity Researcher ·

2025/09/08

"What if your sleep quality shapes not just your day, but your whole health future?" In this first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with sleep expert Jin Wen about the fascinating relationship between sleep, stress, and daily well-being. Jin shares her journey from studying stress to focusing on sleep and explains how sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you get—it's about how you feel when you wake up. Drawing on her research, Jin explores the “vicious cycle” of daily stress and poor

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19:36

/Highlights/ AI and Fibion SENS: Customizable...

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2025/09/06

"How can wearable sensors improve farm animal health monitoring?" In this third and final part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his conversation with Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, exploring the practical applications of sensors like Fibion SENS in farm animal health. Prof. Neethirajan discusses how wearable sensors are used to monitor animal movement, health, and environmental factors, and highlights the importance of balancing battery life, data accuracy, and device ruggedness in harsh

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