As a qualified exercise physiologist/sports scientist, nutritionist, and wellness coach with a PhD in exercise science, behavioural psychology, mental health and digital technology, I have decades of experience in the fitness industry in the US and Australia - as a trainer, a trainer of trainers, and trainer to the stars - and in academia as a researcher and university lecturer. As well as working with athletes across a range of sports, I have a particular interest helping equestrians develop their fitness and athletic skills to better partner their amazing athlete horses.

My passion lies in translating the evidence into useful strategies people can use to cut through the 'noise' and get on with being healthy, fit and kicking their goals. 

When not doing 'sciencey' things, you'll find me riding dressage  - currently riding small tour FEI level on my palomino mare, training hard to consolidate the work for competition - or lifting weights in the gym.

- Dr Fiona Hargraves