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Claire Fitzsimons is a Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the interrelation between sedentary behavior and health outcomes, particularly in older adults. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Edinburgh, she has extensive experience managing research projects aimed at understanding how sedentary lifestyles affect health issues such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Her work as a Chancellor's Research Fellow involved exploring perceptions of sedentary behavior among older individuals and testing interventions to mitigate health risks associated with prolonged inactivity. Currently, she supervises several PhD students and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on exercise prescription and applied sports science. She is actively involved in multiple research projects aimed at promoting physical activity among hybrid and desk-based workers, as well as exploring the implications of physical activity during menopause. Claire has received research grants to develop intervention strategies that reduce sedentary behavior in various populations, highlighting her commitment to improving public health through physical activity and wellness initiatives.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, SCT
Teaching and conducting research in Physical Activity and Health, focusing on sedentary behavior and its health implications.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, SCT
Focused research fellowship on sedentary behavior and health risks in older adults.
University of Strathclyde • Glasgow, SCT
Lectured on Human Movement Sciences.
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