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Jeff is a reader in exercise psychology and specialises in physical activity and diet behaviour change in sedentary individuals. He has over 18 years' clinical experience in working with people with illnesses and disease ranging from obesity and diabetes to cardiovascular disease and arthritis. Jeff delivers training on behaviour change counselling and communication to health and physical activity professionals across the world. He has published and presented internationally on the use of behaviour change counselling to promote lifestyle change.
Expertise:
- Physical activity adoption and maintenance
- Exercise and physical activity counselling
- Motivational interviewing and behaviour change counselling
- The use of physical activity for rehabilitation from illness and disease
- Career transitions in sport
- Workplace wellness and public health
Notable coverage:
- The Yorkshire Post [July 2018] - Businesses across Sheffield City Region face 'more challenging times'
- The Guardian [August 2017] - Back to school sports: the women returning to netball
- Marie Claire [March 2017] - 5 brilliant fitness hacks to know for summer
- The Guardian [April 2016] - The benefit of 'fitness buddies'
- The Telegraph [August 2014] - The Triathlon Generation: why are we so obsessed with extreme exercise
- BBC News [June 2011] - Virtual gym 'helps weight loss'
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