Liam Humphreys

Liam Humphreys is a Research Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University with over 7 years of experience in fitness, research, and consultancy. His primary focus is the role of exercise in preventing and managing chronic diseases, particularly cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and multiple sclerosis. He holds advanced fitness certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and specializes in motivational interviewing for health behavior change.

Education: BSc (Hons) from Leeds Metropolitan University (2006), followed by an MSc in Physical Activity for Health from Sheffield Hallam University. Professional qualifications include Level 3 Exercise Programming for Disabled People (IFI) and Cancer Exercise Specialist credentials.

Research Contributions: Designed and managed studies on exercise interventions for multiple sclerosis disability, high-intensity interval training for MS patients, and cancer rehabilitation programs like the Active Everyday service. His work integrates qualitative research, clinical trials, and public health evaluations. He co-developed the SHU Wellness workplace health program, recognized as award-winning.

Expertise: Clinical exercise trials, accelerometry-based activity tracking, and multimodal rehabilitation service design. His recent projects emphasize integrating exercise into cancer care pathways and optimizing prehabilitation for surgical patients.

Key Projects: Active Together cancer rehabilitation service, feasibility studies on HIIT for MS, and evaluations of workplace health programs. His research bridges clinical practice and population health, with a focus on translating evidence into scalable interventions.