Our guest for this podcast is Professor Greg Whyte, one of the world’s most respected and renowned Sport & Exercise Scientists. Greg combines his academic position at Liverpool John Moores University with both public & private work around the UK, and is a hugely respected scientist and voice, with expertise in a wide range of domains. Not content with overseeing breathtaking Sport Relief challenges and helping to raise >£30m for charity, he has recently published a book titled ‘Bump It Up’, focused on advice for pregnant women.

In this podcast, Greg covers:

- The current consensus

- Common misconceptions

- Common barriers and how to overcome them

- Safety & contraindications

- The importance of physical activity at every life-stage

Further resources:

Greg’s Book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1111959/bump-it-up/9780593077481.html

BJSM Special Edition on Pregnancy: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/21