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  • Physical Activity Researcher

    /Highlights/ Insights Coaching Youth | Doing an Internship in a Startup/Scaleup - MSc Jaakko Alasaarela (Pt1) - Practitioner’s Viewpoint

    2026/08/08 | 21 mins.
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    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

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

    Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/
  • Physical Activity Researcher

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

    2026/08/04 | 35 mins.
    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

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    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.

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    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

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

    Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/
  • Physical Activity Researcher

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

    2026/07/31 | 24 mins.
    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.

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    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

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

    Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/
  • Physical Activity Researcher

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

    2026/07/27 | 12 mins.
    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.

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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 tracking designed for children.

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    Collect self-report physical activity data easily and cost-effectively with Mimove.

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    Explore our Wearables,  Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep,  Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles.

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    Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods.

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    Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide.

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    Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview.

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    Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ".

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    For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability.

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    Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion

    https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher
  • Physical Activity Researcher

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

    2026/07/23 | 1h 22 mins.
    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.

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    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
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    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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About 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-
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