Zerbu Yasar

Zerbu Yasar is a researcher at the University of Cumbria specializing in exercise physiology with a focus on aging populations. Having recently completed their doctoral studies in 2023, they have established themselves as an emerging expert in sprint interval training (SIT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for older adults.

Their research interests include:

• Effects of sprint interval training on physiological markers in older adults
• Muscle function and recovery in aging populations
• Cardiovascular responses to high-intensity exercise in older individuals
• The relationship between exercise and cellular markers of aging

Dr. Yasar's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding how high-intensity exercise interventions can benefit older populations. Their research has examined various physiological parameters including circulating progenitor cells, inflammatory markers, muscle power, and cardiovascular function. Their work suggests that sprint interval training can improve aerobic capacity, muscle power, and hemodynamic function in older adults, though some markers like resting circulating progenitor cells remain impaired with age.

Notable scientific contributions include:

• Demonstrating that older adults recover peak power output similarly after 3 and 5 days of rest following sprint interval training
• Investigating how sprint interval training affects epidermal growth factor levels in older men
• Examining the effects of different exercise modes on physiological responses to sprint interval training

Dr. Yasar has collaborated extensively with researchers at the University of Cumbria, particularly with Lawrence Hayes, and has published in reputable journals including Pflügers Archiv European Journal of Physiology, Frontiers in Physiology, and European Journal of Applied Physiology.