In this episode, Críonna is joined by Dr. Sinead Sheridan, PhD, a researcher and lecturer in exercise physiology, physical activity & sports nutrition at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Sinead's main area of research focuses on the effects of inactivity in young adults.

In this episode they discuss:

• The effects of inactivity on health in children
  
  


• How inactivity impacts heart health & risk of chronic disease
  
  


• The impact of COVID on physical activity behaviours
  
  


• Physical activity guidelines for children & adults- are they realistic?
  
  


• How to make physical activity guidelines more accessible
  
  


• Do parents have an obligation to promote physical activity in their children?
  
  


• Practical tips to motivate kids to move more
  
  

Read more from Sinead's 20 peer reviewed publications here.