Kathryn Weston

Kathryn Weston is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physical Activity And Health at the University of Strathclyde. Her research focuses on high-intensity interval training (HIIT), adolescent health, and the application of exercise interventions in clinical and community settings. She leads projects funded by organizations like the North of England Commissioning Support Unit and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Key projects include investigating HIIT's impact on physical fitness and mental well-being in adolescents, and systematic reviews on intervention effects in children's health. She has collaborated with global experts to develop standardized youth fitness testing frameworks.

Dr. Weston's research spans diverse populations, including cancer survivors, older adults, and spaceflight personnel. She emphasizes translational research, translating evidence into scalable interventions like 'exercise snacks'—brief, high-intensity bursts of activity. Her findings have informed school-based programs and workplace initiatives to enhance physical activity and health outcomes.

Notable projects include:

• Feasibility Study (2023-2025): Evaluates HIIT's role in improving adolescent fitness and mental health.
• Systematic Review (2024): Analyzes intervention effects on children's physical fitness.

She accepts PhD students and has advised on studies involving HIIT protocols, pandemic health impacts, and exercise in clinical populations.