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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-

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  • #984
    Monday · 20 min

    /Highlights/ How to Use Biofeedback to Prevent Injuries? - Kurt Schütte (Pt4) – Practitioner’s Viewpoint

    How Fatigue Reveals Problems in Running Technique? How to Use Biofeedback to Prevent Injuries? 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 -How the Runeasi experience can motivate your clients and patients -How Runeasi testing protocols and client reports can be used to generate business and maximize ROI -Pricing options and how you can team up with Runeasi -------- Dr Kurt Heinrich Schutte has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (KU Leuven) and Sports Sciences (Stellenbosch University). His PhD is on novel biomechanical metrics in the real-world using wearable technology. He is passionately committed to building decision-support tools in the health and sports technology sectors using a multidisciplinary cocktail of research, innovation, data science, and entrepreneurship.

  • #983
    September 17 · 23 min

    /Highlights/ How Physio Can Reverse Engineer to Root Cause with a New Innovation? - Kurt Schütte (Pt3) – Practitioner’s Viewpoint

    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 -How the Runeasi experience can motivate your clients and patients -How Runeasi testing protocols and client reports can be used to generate business and maximize ROI -Pricing options and how you can team up with Runeasi -------- Dr Kurt Heinrich Schutte has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (KU Leuven) and Sports Sciences (Stellenbosch University). His PhD is on novel biomechanical metrics in the real-world using wearable technology. He is passionately committed to building decision-support tools in the health and sports technology sectors using a multidisciplinary cocktail of research, innovation, data science, and entrepreneurship.

  • #982
    September 13 · 26 min

    /Highlights/ Gait Biomechanics - How Just Single Sensor Can Provide Valuable Information? – Dr Kurt Schütte (Pt2) – Practitioner’s Viewpoint

    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 -How the Runeasi experience can motivate your clients and patients -How Runeasi testing protocols and client reports can be used to generate business and maximize ROI -Pricing options and how you can team up with Runeasi -------- Dr Kurt Heinrich Schutte has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (KU Leuven) and Sports Sciences (Stellenbosch University). His PhD is on novel biomechanical metrics in the real-world using wearable technology. He is passionately committed to building decision-support tools in the health and sports technology sectors using a multidisciplinary cocktail of research, innovation, data science, and entrepreneurship.

  • #981
    September 9 · 17 min

    /Highlights/ The Story of Creating a Palm-Size Gait Lab Affordable for All Physiotherapists – Dr Kurt Schütte (Pt1) – Practitioner’s Viewpoint

    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 -How the Runeasi experience can motivate your clients and patients -How Runeasi testing protocols and client reports can be used to generate business and maximize ROI -Pricing options and how you can team up with Runeasi -------- Dr Kurt Heinrich Schutte has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (KU Leuven) and Sports Sciences (Stellenbosch University). His PhD is on novel biomechanical metrics in the real-world using wearable technology. He is passionately committed to building decision-support tools in the health and sports technology sectors using a multidisciplinary cocktail of research, innovation, data science, and entrepreneurship.

  • #980
    September 5 · 32 min

    /Highlights/ Analytical Approaches of Accelerometry - Dr Jairo Hidalgo Migueles (Pt2)

    Dr Jairo H. Migueles studied Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (2009-2013) and a Research Master in Physical Activity and Sport at the University of Granada (2014-2015). He is currently doing his doctoral thesis at the University of Granada with the ActiveBrains project (effects of a randomized controlled exercise program on cognition, mental and physical health in overweight and obese preadolescents). His main areas of interest are: Evaluation of physical activity, energy expenditure and sleep objectively through accelerometry. Assessment of physical fitness in young population Study of the effects of physical activity, physical exercise and sleep on different dimensions of physical, mental, cognition and brain health in young people. Physical exercise interventions through the use of mobile phones (SmartPhones), which today is known as m-Health ____________________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Collect self-report physical activity data easily and cost-effectively with Mimove. --- Explore our Wearables, Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep, Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher

  • #979
    September 1 · 21 min

    /Highlights/ Accelerometer data analysis with GGIR software package - Dr Jairo Hidalgo Migueles (Pt1)

    Accelerometer data analysis with GGIR software package - Dr Jairo Hidalgo Migueles (Pt1) Dr Jairo H. Migueles studied Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (2009-2013) and a Research Master in Physical Activity and Sport at the University of Granada (2014-2015). He is currently doing his doctoral thesis at the University of Granada with the ActiveBrains project (effects of a randomized controlled exercise program on cognition, mental and physical health in overweight and obese preadolescents). His main areas of interest are: Evaluation of physical activity, energy expenditure and sleep objectively through accelerometry. Assessment of physical fitness in young population Study of the effects of physical activity, physical exercise and sleep on different dimensions of physical, mental, cognition and brain health in young people. Physical exercise interventions through the use of mobile phones (SmartPhones), which today is known as m-Health --- 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 - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

  • #978
    August 28 · 28 min

    /Highlights/ Rationale behind Selection of System for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Measurements - Prof Ashokan Arumugam (Pt2)

    Ashokan Arumugam is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at the College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. He is an Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapist with a special interest in physical activity analysis in sedentary and diseased populations, biomechanical analyses of the lower limbs, and neuroplastic changes in individuals with and without musculoskeletal ligament injuries. ------------------------------------ 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 - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

  • #977
    August 24 · 27 min

    /Highlights/ Prolonged Sitting and Cognitive Functions | PA in Emirati Women – Prof Ashokan Arumugam (Pt1)

    Ashokan Arumugam is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at the College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. He is an Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapist with a special interest in physical activity analysis in sedentary and diseased populations, biomechanical analyses of the lower limbs, and neuroplastic changes in individuals with and without musculoskeletal ligament injuries. ------------------------------------ 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 - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

  • #976
    August 20 · 32 min

    /Highlights/ Current State and Future: Role of Physical Activity in Public Health - Prof. Russell Pate (Pt2)

    Current State and Future: Role of Physical Activity in Public Health - Prof Russell Pate (Pt2) Dr. Pate is 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, Department of Exercise Science; Associate Dean for Research, Arnold School of Public Health; and Vice Provost for Health Sciences. Dr. Pate is an exercise physiologist with interests in physical activity and physical fitness in children and the health implications of physical activity. His research has been supported by NIH, CDC, the American Heart Association, and several private foundations and corporations. He coordinated the effort that led to the development of the recommendation on Physical Activity and Public Health of the CDC and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (1995). He served on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, and an Institute of Medicine panel that developed guidelines on prevention of childhood obesity. He currently serves as Chair of the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance. In 2012, he received the Honor Award from the ACSM. --- 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 - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

  • #975
    August 16 · 37 min

    /Highlights/ History: Role of Physical Activity in Public Health - Prof. Russell Pate (Pt1)

    Dr. Pate is 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, Department of Exercise Science; Associate Dean for Research, Arnold School of Public Health; and Vice Provost for Health Sciences. Dr. Pate is an exercise physiologist with interests in physical activity and physical fitness in children and the health implications of physical activity. His research has been supported by NIH, CDC, the American Heart Association, and several private foundations and corporations. He coordinated the effort that led to the development of the recommendation on Physical Activity and Public Health of the CDC and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (1995). He served on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, and an Institute of Medicine panel that developed guidelines on prevention of childhood obesity. He currently serves as Chair of the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance. In 2012, he received the Honor Award from the ACSM. --- 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 - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

  • #972
    August 4 · 35 min

    /Highlights/ Why to use R in Your Accelerometer Data Analysis? Dr Samad Esmaeilzadeh (Pt2)

    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 of the popular episodes will be republished from earlier days of the podcast. Thanks for your understanding and we hope that the over 400 episodes so far will provide something to listen to meanwhile. We are enthusiastic about the podcast and grateful for all the positive feedback and support, it really makes our day. While we scale back we would still appreciate all your feedback and suggestions on who and what you would like to hear in the podcast as it will be returning to full swing next year. Have a great autumn all, Noora and Olli --- Dr Samad Esmaeilzadeh got his PhD in 2015 from University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. His PhD thesis was about finding agreement between heart rate deflection point (HRDP) and maximal lactate steady state (MLSS). He performed research studies about physical activity, physical fitness, weight status, cognitive function and depression in children and young adults. Currently, he is doing research at the South Eastern University of Applied Science, Mikkeli, Finland. -------------------- 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 - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

  • #971
    July 31 · 24 min

    /Highlights/ Challenges and Benefits Using Accelerometers in Physical Activity Research - Dr Samad Esmaeilzadeh (Pt1)

    Dr Samad Esmaeilzadeh got his PhD in 2015 from University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. His PhD thesis was about finding agreement between heart rate deflection point (HRDP) and maximal lactate steady state (MLSS). He performed research studies about physical activity, physical fitness, weight status, cognitive function and depression in children and young adults. Currently, he is doing research at the South Eastern University of Applied Science, Mikkeli, Finland. -------------------- 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 - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

  • #970
    July 27 · 12 min

    /Highlights/ When Should You Avoid Using Fitbits in Large-Scale Projects? Dr Miriam Cabrita (Pt3)

    What type of projects want to measure PA? Considerations when choosing an activity tracker grouped in three main topics: Participant-centric: Research and innovation driven Regulatory Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelor and Master degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente Then 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 International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (ISMPB) Currently she is working as a Chief Customer Officer at Fibion Inc. _____________________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Collect self-report physical activity data easily and cost-effectively with Mimove. --- Explore our Wearables, Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep, Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher

  • #968
    July 23 · 1 hr 22 min

    /Highlights/ How NOT to Screw Up Research Collaboration with Industry? Dr Stuart Smith

    Dr Stuart Smith – Elderly | Rehabilitation | Videogames | Innovation Dr Stuart Smith is an international researcher with a passion developing technologies that facilitate independent living for all ages and abilities. His career has taken him from working with NASA in California to falls research in Ireland, working with Microsoft, Intel, Sony and other technology companies to develop games for older adults. His expertise centres around the translation of the research evidence base to products and services that enable older adults and people living with a disability to remain independent, engaged and productive. His academic interests range from understanding the biological basis of posture control in older adults to reduce their risk of falls though the development and use of virtual reality environments to deliver education and training programs, implementation of novel sensing and computing technologies to keep older adults living independently, well and productive through to the role that interactive digital games can be used to engage people in repetitive exercise programs. --- 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 --- Physical Activity Researcher Podcast have created a ‘Purchase Guide for Researchers: Accelerometer-based Activity Trackers’. You can download it from here. ---

  • #967
    July 19 · 1 hr 1 min

    /Highlights/ Why persuading people to exercise does not work? Dr Amanda Rebar

    Dr Amanda Rebar - PA | SB | Behaviour Change | Habit | Automatic Evaluations Dr Amanda Rebar is senior lecturer at Central Queensland University, Australia and director of the Motivation of Health Behaviours (MoHB) Lab. She has experience providing evidence-based guidance for community-based programs with a focus on mental health and safety outcomes. Dr Rebar’s research focuses on the psychology of health behaviour change and the impact of physical activity on mental health and wellbeing. While her work draws on a range of methodologies, she is a strong advocate for longitudinal repeated assessment designs and multi-level analysis for testing predictive relationships in real-world contexts. --- 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 --- Physical Activity Researcher Podcast have created a ‘Purchase Guide for Researchers: Accelerometer-based Activity Trackers’. You can download it from here. ---

  • #966
    July 15 · 1 hr 15 min

    /Highlights/ How medical doctors can use activity trackers? Dr Boris Gojanovic

    Dr Boris Gojanovic - Wearables | Telehealth | COVID-19 | Prehabilitation Doctor Boris Gojanovic is a sports and exercise medicine physician, Health & Performance Medical Director at The Swiss Olympic Medical Centre, Hôpital de la Tour, Geneva. He looks after elite and adolescent athletes, and active people, and is involved in education in sports science & medicine, research and development activities. He is the editor of The Sports and Exercise Medicine Switzerland journal (www.sems-journal.ch) and a board member for the Swiss Sports Medicine Society. The importance of knowledge translation and interdisciplinary in healthcare are core concerns of his and he is widely present on different types of media. --- 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 --- Physical Activity Researcher Podcast have created a ‘Purchase Guide for Researchers: Accelerometer-based Activity Trackers’. You can download it from here. ---

  • #965
    July 11 · 39 min

    /Highlights/ Sweat analytics: The most promising future applications? Dr Sira Karvinen

    Dr Sira Karvinen - Sweat analysis | Exercise | Future applications Sira Karvinen currently works at the Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. She is a postdoctoral researcher in a EsmiRs-study - Risk of metabolic dysfunction in middle aged women: systemic and intracrine oestrogen and microRNAs as mediating factors. --- 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 --- Physical Activity Researcher Podcast have created a ‘Purchase Guide for Researchers: Accelerometer-based Activity Trackers’. You can download it from here. ---

  • #964
    July 7 · 29 min

    /Highlights/ The Same Genes are Responsible for Longevity and Exercise Participation! Dr Sira Karvinen

    Dr Sira Karvinen - Exercise | Longevity | Genes | Twins Sira Karvinen currently works at the Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. She is a postdoctoral researcher in a EsmiRs-study - Risk of metabolic dysfunction in middle aged women: systemic and intracrine oestrogen and microRNAs as mediating factors. --- 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 --- Physical Activity Researcher Podcast have created a ‘Purchase Guide for Researchers: Accelerometer-based Activity Trackers’. You can download it from here. ---

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