#239 COVID pandemic and Sedentary Behaviour with Dr Lizzy Deary

Dr Lizzy Deery is a lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology with a particular interest in lifestyle related diseases. Lizzy holds a PhD in Occupational Sedentary Behaviour and Health, and other areas of research include the prevention, treatment, and management of chronic illness with physical activity and nutrition. Lizzy is a member of BASES, the BACPR and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). In her spare time, Lizzy takes part in Triathlon in a bid to limit her own sedentary time! In the episode we discussed: - Why did she want to focus on sedentary behaviour? - How much of effect has the COVID pandemic had on people's sedentary behaviour? - WHO and low intensity exercise - What would be your coping strategies to overcome COVID and sedentary behaviour? amongst many others You can connect with her on Instagram and Twitter.  For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit jamesowenroberts.com and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram