Niall G MacFarlane

Professor Niall MacFarlane specializes in physiology and sports science at the University of Glasgow. His research examines physiological demands in elite athletes, muscle adaptation mechanisms, and training optimization strategies.

Key research areas:

• Biomechanical analysis of sports performance
• Workload monitoring in team sports
• Training load quantification methodologies
• Long-term athlete development pathways

Current projects investigate external load variations in professional football and physiological responses during rugby competitions. His work informs evidence-based training protocols across multiple sports disciplines.