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David is an expert in physical activity, health and exercise science and appointed Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science. His research interests are the physiology of exercise and health and the prescription and promotion of physical activity. Recent work has included studying the effects of exercise on appetite, energy intake and appetite related hormones as well as the effects of exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors. David has evaluated health service provision including physical activity referral and has developed, monitored and evaluated a childhood obesity intervention for local authorities.
Expertise:
- Appetite
- Appetite Related Hormones
- Energy Intake
- Exercise Prescription
- Obesity
- Physical Activity Intervention Development, Promotion and Evaluation
- Physiology of Exercise and Health
- Weight Loss
Notable coverage:
- The Guardian [October 2017] - What's the ultimate way to defy depression, disease and early death? Exercise
- Furthermore.equinox [September 2017] - How high-intensity exercise can reduce your appetite
- The New York Times [August 2017] - Exercise as a Weight-Loss Strategy
- Yorkshire Post [April 2017] - Why are Britons failing to do enough exercise?
- Sheffield Live [May 2016] - Running at night
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