Physical Activity Researcher

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

December 26, 2025 26 mins

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen engages in a deep dive with the renowned Professor James F. Sallis, the newly appointed Distinguished Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego.

Professor Sallis, also the Director of Active Living Research and an "obesity warrior" as dubbed by Time Magazine, brings to the table over 40 years of experienc...

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In this enlightening episode of Dr. Olli Tikkanen's podcast, we are joined by the esteemed Professor James F. Sallis, a newly appointed Distinguished Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego.

Recognized as an "obesity warrior" by Time Magazine and with over 500 scientific publications to his name, Professor Sallis delves deep into the intricate world of physical act...

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In the latest episode of the podcast hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, listeners are treated to an insightful conversation with the distinguished Professor James F. Sallis. Professor Sallis, recently appointed to the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego, is a renowned figure in the realm of behavioral medicine and public health. With a rich career marked by his dedication to understa...

Dr. Kirk Erickson is Director of Translational Neuroscience and Mardian J. Blair Endowed Chair of Neuroscience at the AdventHealth Research Institute, Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Erickson received his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was a post-doctoral scholar at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Engineering. He was also a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of...

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Dr. Kirk Erickson is Director of Translational Neuroscience and Mardian J. Blair Endowed Chair of Neuroscience at the AdventHealth Research Institute, Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Erickson received his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was a post-doctoral scholar at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Engineering. He was also a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Pit...

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This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle

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Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -

Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS

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SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. 

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Fibion Kids - Activity tr...

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This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle

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Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -

Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS

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SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. 

Learn more about Fibion Research

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Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.

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Fibion Kids - Activit...

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This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle

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Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -

Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS

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SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. 

Learn more about Fibion Research

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Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.

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Fibion Kids - Activity tr...

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This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle

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Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -

Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS

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SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. 

Learn more about Fibion Research

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Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.

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Fibion Kids - Activity tr...

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This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle

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Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -

Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS

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SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. 

Learn more about Fibion Research

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Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.

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Fibion Kids - Activity tr...

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This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle

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Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -

Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS

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SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. 

Learn more about Fibion Research

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Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions.

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Fibion Kids - Activit...

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Early mobilization and exercise after surgery are crucial for reducing both postoperative complications and hospital length of stay.

The challenge is that in many cases, the prescribed exercises are not entered in the patient chart, causing confusion for both patient and staff regarding the extent to which these orders are actually followed.

One solution for this dil...

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Charles Hillman, a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hillman is also the co-director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, which focuses on understanding how lifestyle choices and behaviors impact brain health and cognition.

Throughout his...

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Charles Hillman, a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hillman is also the co-director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, which focuses on understanding how lifestyle choices and behaviors impact brain health and cognition.

Throughout his...

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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. More recently, she started to work on big data derived from wearables.   ----  

This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour...

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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. More recently, she started to work on big data derived from wearables.   ----  

This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour...

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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. More recently, she started to work on big data derived from wearables.   ----  

This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour...

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Dr Alexander Montoye is working as an Associate professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Alma College, Michigan, U.S. His main research area involves physical activity monitoring devices. He studies the accuracy and reliability of various physical activity monitors and also uses them as intervention tools to help individuals become more physically active.

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Advanced analytic methods (by other research groups), and a repositor...

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Dr Alexander Montoye is working as an Associate professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Alma College, Michigan, U.S. His main research area involves physical activity monitoring devices. He studies the accuracy and reliability of various physical activity monitors and also uses them as intervention tools to help individuals become more physically active.

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Advanced analytic methods (by other research groups), and a repositor...

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Dr Alexander Montoye is working as an Associate professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Alma College, Michigan, U.S. His main research area involves physical activity monitoring devices. He studies the accuracy and reliability of various physical activity monitors and also uses them as intervention tools to help individuals become more physically active.

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Advanced analytic methods (by other research groups), and a repositor...

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