@GordonSLynch

Professor of Physiology @unimelb PhD FACSM CSCS Passionate researcher & mentor in muscle biology. Health presenter on Australia's ABC Radio @abcovernights

 The University of Melbourne
biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/centre-for-muscle-research
Joined September 2014
  • Tweets1.2K
  • Following1.5K
  • Followers2.9K
55Media
An honour to receive the Scientist Communicator Prize from Australian Science Communicators for my engagement with the national audience on ABC Radio, presenting the science of #health and #fitness, every week for the last 25 years. #exercise #scicomm
5
19
622
Ageing Well, Ageing Productively. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/3VsrFz8 #exercise #aging #physiology #longevity #brain #muscle @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @AmerGeriatrics @geronsociety @Ageing_Better @UN4Ageing

Ageing Well, Ageing Productively - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: Ageing Well, Ageing Productively.

abc.net.au
1
3
252
Exercise Best for Bone Health. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4jspXYl #osteoporosis #vitaminD #aging #physiology #strength #musculoskeletal @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @bmj_latest @RoyalOsteoSoc @iofbonehealth

Best Exercises for Bone Health - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: Best Exercises for Bone Health.

abc.net.au
1
5
294
Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4dXPc14 #physiology #brain #falls #neurology #Parkinsons @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @ParkinsonDotOrg @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsAus

Exercise for Parkinson's Disease - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease.

abc.net.au
1
3
237
How Many Sets and Reps at the Gym? On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4gZgyVm #exercise #muscle #anabolic #endurance #physiology #resistance #aging @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @womenfitness @FitnessMag @Bupa @medibank

How Many Sets and Reps at the Gym? - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: How Many Sets and Reps at the Gym?

abc.net.au
1
1
4
197
Free Weights or Machines? On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4yiCHVB #resistance #strength #physiology #exercise #training #gym #longevity @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @Bupa @medibank @AXA @Allianz @UnitedHealthGrp

Free Weights or Machines? - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: Free Weights or Machines?

abc.net.au
1
6
297
Dispelling Common Nutrition Myths. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4i3XwPP #physiology #fat #eggs #protein #juicing #carbs #potato #herbal #gluten #food @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @Bupa @medibank @AXA @Allianz

Dispelling Nutrition Myths - ABC listen

Our topic for this week is: Dispelling Common Nutrition Myths.

abc.net.au
1
3
237
Climbing the Stairway to Fitness. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4zuFg8J #exercise #cardio #heart #muscle #physiology #publichealth #safety @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @American_Heart @TheBHF @heartfoundation

Climbing the Stairway to Fitness - ABC listen

This week's topic is: Climbing the Stairway to Fitness.

abc.net.au
1
2
260
Dispelling Exercise Myths. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/3RYx0Nm #weightloss #muscle #sleep #physiology #diet #pain @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @Bupa @medibank @Allianz @UnitedHealthGrp @AXA

Dispelling Exercise Myths - ABC listen

Our topic for this week is: Dispelling Exercise Myths.

abc.net.au
1
3
250
Lifestyle and High Blood Pressure. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4g026f8 #hypertension #salt #obesity #physiology #exercise #stress #smoking @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @American_Heart @heartfoundation @TheBHF

Blood Pressure - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: Lifestyle and High Blood Pressure.

abc.net.au
1
4
306
Working the Room: Circuit Training. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4w157BS #exercise #muscle #heart #bone #fatigue #physiology #cardio @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @Bupa @medibank

Circuit Training - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: Working the Room: Circuit Training.

abc.net.au
1
4
291
Setting Health and Fitness Goals. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4x2YbFk #exercise #diet #smoking #habit #lifestyle #physiology #gym #diary #challenge #heart #muscle @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC

Setting Health and Fitness Goals - ABC listen

This week's topic is: Setting Health and Fitness Goals.

abc.net.au
1
4
275
Training Effectively with Light Weights. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4b1svYz #exercise #muscle #heart #endurance #safety #physiology #aging #longevity @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC

Training Effectively with Light Weights - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: Training Effectively with Light Weights.

abc.net.au
1
4
282
Lifestyle and Peripheral Artery Disease. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4yfHjwu #PAD #exercise #pain #diet #circulation #physiology #heart @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @American_Heart @TheBHF @heartfoundation

PAD: Peripheral Artery Disease - ABC listen

Our topic for this week is: Lifestyle Changes Benefit Those with Peripheral Artery Disease.

abc.net.au
1
3
324
Is Watching Sport a Health Hazard? On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4yiL84g #heart #stress #exercise #physiology #football #soccer #risk #life #death #hypertension #stroke @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC

Is Watching Sport a Health Hazard? - ABC listen

Millions around the world are currently glued to their televisions and getting very worked up watching their team in the World Cup. The question is, can watching sports increase the risk for adverse...

abc.net.au
1
4
283
The Health Benefits of Chocolate. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/3RmCBfR #worldchocolateday #heart #gut #mood #skin #circulation #exercise #cocoa #dark #antioxidants #physiology @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC

Chocolate - ABC listen

Eating chocolate is often considered a guilty pleasure, but it can have health benefits, if we choose correctly and eat it in moderation!

abc.net.au
1
5
263
How Exercise Can Help Build Resilience. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/44LCIEN #mind #optimism #happiness #stress #physiology #resilience #immunity @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA

Resilience - ABC listen

Our topic this week is: How Exercise Can Help Build Resilience.

abc.net.au
2
7
381
Raising Awareness of Coeliac Disease. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4eDGXqr #celiac #gluten #exercise #diet #nutrition #physiology @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC @BeyondCeliac @celiac_disease @Coeliac_UK

Coeliac Disease - ABC listen

For some, eating gluten free is a choice, but if you have coeliac disease, consuming gluten triggers an abnormal immune reaction that damages the intestines and causes very serious health problems.

abc.net.au
2
8
528
Making Walking Effective. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/4ovgyQk #exercise #heart #mobility #aging #longevity #physiology #treadmill #wearable #stress @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC

Making Walking Effective - ABC listen

Walking is one of the simplest, safest and best ways to develop fitness and improve general health. But how can we make it challenging and effective?

abc.net.au
4
5
424
Common Sense Exercise. Commonsense exercising can help you stay fit and healthy for life. On ABC Radio #health and #fitness bit.ly/3QcyIcX #exercise #recovery #injury #muscle #heart #longevity @UniMelbCMR @APSPhysiology @ACSMNews @NSCA @AusSMC

Common Sense Exercise - ABC listen

Commonsense exercising can help you stay fit and healthy for life.

abc.net.au
1
3
280
Load more