Physical Activity Researcher

About the Mini Series: The mini-series "Data Analysis for Sedentary Behaviour" presents a comprehensive examination of the processes and considerations involved in analyzing data related to sedentary behavior. Over six parts, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen discusses everything from understanding and pre-processing the data to interpreting the results, alongside exploring various visualization techniques....

About the Mini-Series: Our six-part mini-series, 'Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity', is a comprehensive journey through the world of data analysis for sedentary behavior. Hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, an expert in the field, the series takes listeners from understanding and pre-processing data, through a variety of analysis techniques, to interpreting results and visualization. E...

In the latest episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen engages in a riveting conversation with mobile app designer and serial entrepreneur, Pedro Wunderlich. With a portfolio boasting over three million app downloads and the backing of prestigious investors who once supported FitBit, Pedro brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As the co-founder of the Wake N...

About the Mini Series: This podcast mini-series, "Data Analysis for Sedentary Behaviour," is an insightful journey into the realm of sedentary behavior research. Hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, a renowned expert in the field, the series aims to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools required to conduct, analyze, and interpret sedentary behavior or physical activity measurements. The six-part...

In today's episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Aku Nikander, delving into the challenges faced by young athletes in their career journeys. Aku shares his findings on the role of sport organizations in shaping the aspirations and possibilities of youth athletes. Specifically, we uncover the impact of organizational culture and the tensions that arise when implementing a dual career appro...

In the latest episode of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast," host Dr. Olli Tikkanen engages in a riveting conversation with Pedro Wunderlich, a mobile app designer and serial entrepreneur. Wunderlich, with a track record of over three million app downloads and recognition from Apple for two of his creations, delves deep into the world of behavior change through app design. With a backgroun...

About the Miniseries: Welcome to our engaging podcast mini-series, "Data Analysis for Sedentary Behaviour." This six-part series is aimed at shedding light on the intricate world of data analysis related to sedentary behavior. Led by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, each episode explores a different facet of this exciting field, from data pre-processing techniques to the interpretation of results. By the end of...

In a recent episode of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast," hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, listeners are taken on a deep dive into the world of app development, entrepreneurship, and the importance of physical activity in daily life. The episode features Pedro Wunderlich, a mobile app designer, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of the acclaimed Wake N Shake App and React Messenger App. With...

About the Miniseries: This podcast miniseries, "Data Analysis for Sedentary Behaviour", hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, aims to deliver a comprehensive understanding of sedentary behavior data analysis. Across six informative episodes, Dr. Tikkanen brings clarity to complex concepts, explores advanced analytic techniques, and introduces software tools that aid in the examination and interpretation of...

Welcome to a new episode of the Meaningful Sport Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the world of young athletes and explore how they navigate the challenges of building both their sporting careers and their education. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Aku Nikander, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, whose research focuses on athletes' dual careers, career devel...

About the Mini-Series: "Data Analysis for Sedentary Behavior" is a meticulously crafted mini-series dedicated to offering an in-depth perspective into the world of data pertaining to sedentary behavior and physical activity. Across six insightful episodes, our host Dr. Olli Tikkanen, an eminent researcher, will elucidate various facets of data analysis, ranging from understanding and pre-processin...

Miniseries Description In this six-part mini series, "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity", hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen, we explore the myriad factors influencing physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Diving into the complexities of social, emotional, and temporal contexts, the series delves into measuring techniques, contextual understanding for personalized interventions, an...

Summary In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen dives into a validation study titled "Validation of an accelerometer system for measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior in healthy children and adolescents" , conducted by Camilla Milther and her team from Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. The study evaluates the concurrent validity of the Fibion SENS system in measuring physical activity an...

Miniseries Description This miniseries, "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity," delves into the multifaceted aspects of sedentary behavior and physical activity, breaking them down into social, emotional, and temporal contexts. The six-part series, designed for mental researchers, is aimed at shedding light on these behaviors and guiding individuals in tailoring interventions to the...

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen discusses a 2023 study titled "Sensitivity and Specificity of Measuring Children's Free Living Cycling with a thigh worn Fibion accelerometer." The study explores the effectiveness of the Fibion device in accurately measuring the duration and intensity of children's physical activity while cycling. The results indicated that the Fibion accelerometer was...

About the Mini Series: This informative mini series, comprising of six episodes, is aimed at researchers intrigued by the intricacies of sedentary behavior and physical activity. It offers a comprehensive exploration into the social, emotional, and temporal contexts of these behaviors. With a special focus on understanding how such contexts are measured and their potential influence on interventio...

Summary In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explores a 2023 study titled "A New Accelerometer Fibion device provides valid sedentary and upright time measurements. Compared to the ActivPAL4 in healthy individuals" by Hannan Yusef Alkalih, Arto Pesola, and Ashokan Arumugam. The study, published in Heliyon Journal, compares the Fibion accelerometer, a new device in the field, to the well-established...

About the Mini Series: Welcome to our mini series about the context of sedentary behavior and physical activity. Designed for researchers delving into the various aspects of physical activity and sedentary behavior, this six-part series explores social, emotional, and temporal contexts. We aim to shed light on how these behaviors are measured and how these insights can guide the creation of more e...

Summary  In this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Olli Tikkanen discusses a 2022 study titled "Criterion Validity of Linear Accelerations Measured with Low-Sampling-Frequency Accelerometers during Overground Walking in Elderly Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis". Led by Arash Ghaffari and his team from Aalborg University Hospital and Aalborg University in Denmark, this...

Miniseries Description Welcome to the miniseries, "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity." In this six-part series, we dive deep into the various aspects of physical activity and sedentary behavior, exploring social, emotional, and temporal contexts. Discover how these contextual factors influence behavior and how understanding them can guide the design of effective interventions for...

About the Mini Series Welcome to our special mini series - "Context of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity". This six-part series, hosted by Dr. Olli Tikkanen and sponsored by Fibion, provides a deep dive into the multifaceted world of physical activity and sedentary behavior. The series is aimed at researchers, clinicians, and anyone interested in understanding and influencing human behavior...

Promoting Playful Activities in Sports: "They have to be more playful elements and basically activities that have other logics than winning and competing and comparing."— Dr Johan Högman --- Timestamps:  "Exploring Views on Getting Children Involved in Sports"  "Challenging initiatives fail to attract inactive children"  "Revamping Children's Sports: Beyond Winning and Competing"  "Alternative Phy...

The Bioecological Theory and Understanding Children's Physical Activity: "The most important thing... is to try to understand how the child... interacts with different environmental factors."— Johan Högman  00:10:4700:13:24 Timestamps: [00:10:47] Understanding Bioecological Theory's Influence on Child Development. [00:14:52] "Using Ecological Theory for Diverse Research Methods" [00:18:14] "Challe...

This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solut...

This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solut...