Ryan Tu speaks with Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, a professor of physical activity, lifestyle, and population health at the University of Sydney, and a NHMRC Leadership 2 Fellow. Dr. Stamatakis focuses on cohort study-based research to correlate physical exercise to health. In this episode, Dr. Stamatakis explains his role in the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep consortium (ProPASS), how this helped him lead the development of activity guidelines for the World Health Organization, and how exercise is incorporated to the daily routine.

Learn more: https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/emmanuel-stamatakis.html

Episode produced by Nicole Chu and hosted by Ryan Tu.

Jinane El-Hage from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Martin Gibala from the University of McMaster. Dr. Gibala is a professor of kinesiology, and his research focuses on the beneficial effects of exercise at the molecular to whole body level in both healthy individuals and those with chronic diseases. Dr. Gibala and his team are renowned for their work on high-intensity interval training and its impact on health, performance, metabolism, and even cognitive function. Dr. Gibala's expertise has led to the publication of "The One Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, faster, and Shorter," a book that offers science-backed exercises and workouts for individuals seeking to achieve their health and fitness goals. Have you sought science-backed exercises and workouts that suit your lifestyle and health goals? Look no further as Dr. Gibala dives deep into what makes a healthy, practical, and uncomplicated exercise lifestyle.

Learn more: https://martingibala.com/

Deyanira Hernandez from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Catherine Sabiston, an exercise and health psychology professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Sabiston holds a Canada Research Chair in physical activity and mental health to conduct research on understanding physical activity, motivation, and mental health, including body image, physical self-perceptions, anxiety, depression, and stress. In this episode, Dr. Sabiston talks about her motivation to pursue a career in physical activity and mental health, the differences between multi-sport vs. single-sport approaches, and finally, she gives some advice for the community about how to create a more inclusive and appropriate environment where adolescents do not develop body-related shame and guilt.

Learn more: https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty/sabiston-catherine