Dr Benjamin Rigby
benjaminrigby.bsky.social
Dr Benjamin Rigby
@benjaminrigby.bsky.social
Researching #behaviour & #systems to improve #publichealth & reduce #inequality. #physicalactivity & #policy enthusiast.

@Newcastleuni.bsky.social - My own views.
📢 New publication

We challenge ideas of movement = health & inactivity = harm.

Instead, we explore how purposeful stillness & rest alongside #physicalactivity are vital to human flourishing.

Thanks @OliviaFlemons, @JoePigginPhD, Thiago & Michelle!

doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
October 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
📢New publication

My co-authors and I call for reflection over more action in this Critical Commentary on continued trends in physical inactivity around the world.

I have 50 free copies to share - pls contact me and share this post.

doi.org/10.1080/1940...

#physicalactivity #movement #policy
March 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
📢New publication

We spoke to participants of a pilot #ketogenic diet for #bipolardisorder study, to better understand the study's feasibility, acceptability and fidelity.

For some, this was a transformational experience, but individual/social context is key.

Free article: rdcu.be/d65ZY
January 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
My colleague, Grace, is looking for experts in accelerometer measurements of #physicalactivity and #sleep to take part in an important Delphi study.

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November 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Our new article published in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health used #systemsmapping to reconsider the social determinants of #physicalactivity & #sedentarybehavior in families.

Thanks to the @ehpssynergy.bsky.social who supported my involvement in this work.

doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
November 18, 2024 at 2:26 PM