Cycling to physical activity – from couch potato consultant to endurance athlete

Abstract

Prof Chris Oliver, Professor of Physical Activity for Health University of Edinburgh and Consultant Trauma Orthopaedic Surgeon Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh discusses his life-changing weight loss story, loosing over 12 stone and then cycling across America. Shortly after the cycle he became professor of physical activity for health. He has helped guide policy on active travel and especially cycling. He will discuss how physical activity affects health and some of his views on cycling development. Hosts: The Obesity Action Campaign, GKT MSA and King’s Nutrition & Dietetics Society #obesityAC17