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Michael Koehle MD, PhD

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Physican-Scientist - Professor Kinesiology/Sports Medicine University of British Columbia, Invited Professor LAMHESS, Université Côte d'Azur - Environmental Physiology Laboratory - UBC

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Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · Dec 10

Our guidelines on reducing the risk of air pollution during exercise:

BJSM Article:
t.co/jGV6uf38e9

CASEM Open Access:
www.casem-acmse.org/news/csep-ca...

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Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · May 14

I'm speaking at the Global Climate and Health Summit hosted by @physoc.bsky.social! 🌍
Join me to discuss the intersection of climate change and health. Let's explore solutions together. #ClimateHealthSummit25
📅16 - 17 July 2025
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Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · Apr 25

Looking forward to participating in this ambitious and important conference put on by The Physiological Society- focussed on concrete actions.

The Physiological Society @physoc.bsky.social · Apr 16

🌱 Help us shape a healthier, more climate-resilient future.

Join us at the Global Climate and Health Summit, supported by Wellcome, on 16-17 July.

See how we can tackle the climate and health crisis. Read the blog to find out more about the Summit and register ⬇️

A call to action on climate and health

Why the Global Climate and Health Summit matters? Professor Mike Tipton invites you to attend to transform knowledge into action for climate and health.

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Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · Apr 4

Australian Broadcasting Corporation article on managing heat/humidity and pollution during exercise in Asia

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

How to train in heat and humidity

Athletes competing and training in hot, humid climates are faced with a different set of challenges, and with a warming climate, experts say learning to adapt is key.

www.abc.net.au

Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · Apr 3

Well done @nrmnd-rchrd.bsky.social on a great study well presented.

Normand Richard @nrmnd-rchrd.bsky.social · Apr 3

@exercise4heart.bsky.social and I had the opportunity to present our postpartum Sprint Interval Training data at the Sports and Innovation Summit. Data was really well received and I was humbled to win the Young Investigator Award. @sfuscience.bsky.social @mskoehle.bsky.social

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Karim Khan @profkarimkhan.bsky.social · Mar 28

Faculty Job: Delighted to share this call for Indigenous Applicants in Health, Sport, and/or Well-being
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CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair: Special Call for Indigenous Applicants in Health, Sport, and/or Well-being Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track

This position is part of the BUFA (Employee Group) Brock University is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and ...

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Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · Mar 22

capitalairshed.ca/clean-air-we... upcoming sport/airquality webinar

Clean Air Webinar — Gametime or Down Time? Navigating Air Quality in Outdoor Sports and Recreation - Alberta Capital Airshed

Air quality can make or break an athlete’s performance—but how do we know when it’s safe for us or our children to play? This webinar will explore the impact of wildfire smoke and air pollution on exe...

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Jem Arnold @jemarnold.bsky.social · Feb 26

We heard from our colleague Normand today about his work with elite female athletes returning to training after pregnancy. Sprint interval training on Zwift 3/wk starting 5wks postpartum returns abs VO2peak & Wpeak within 6wks. More research coming on post-pregnancy return to sport! #SportScience

Abstract During pregnancy an increased cardiac output ( ̇Q) and blood volume (BV) occur to support fetal growth. Increased ̇Q and BV also occur during chronic endurance exercise training and benefit performance. We investigated if sprint interval training (SIT) undertaken early postpartum maintains the elevated ̇Q and BV of pregnancy and benefits performance. The participant, a competitive field hockey player and former cyclist, visited our laboratory at 2 weeks of gestation (baseline) and postpartum pre-, mid- and post-intervention (PP pre , PP mid and PP post ). Delivery was uncomplicated and she felt ready to start the SIT programme 5 weeks postpartum. Inert gas rebreathing was used to measure peak exercise ̇Q ( ̇Q peak ); ̇V O 2 peak was measured with a metabolic cart; and postpartum haematological values were measured with carbon monoxide rebreathing. The 18 SIT sessions progressed from four to eight sprints at 130% of ̇V O 2 peak peak power output. ̇Q peak increased from baseline at all postpartum time points (baseline 16.2 vs. 17.5, 16.8 and 17.2 L/min at PP pre , PP mid and PP post , respectively). Relative ̇V O 2 peak remained below baseline values at all postpartum measurements (baseline 44.9 vs. 41.0, 42.3 and 42.5 mL/kg/min at PP pre , PP mid and PP post , respectively) whereas absolute ̇V O 2 peak rapidly reached baseline values postpartum (baseline 3.19 vs. 3.12, 3.23 and 3.18 L/min at PP pre , PP mid and PP post , respectively). Postpartum BV (5257, 4271 and 5214 mL at PP pre , PP mid and PP post , respectively) and Hb mass (654, 525 and 641 g at PP pre , PP mid and PP post , respectively) were similar between PP pre and PP post but decreased alongside ̇Q peak at PP mid . Peak power was returned to pre-pregnancy values by intervention end (302 vs. 303W, baseline vs. PP post ). These findings show that SIT undertaken early postpartum defends the elevated ̇Q peak of pregnancy and rapidly returns absolute ̇V O 2 peak and peak power to baseline levels.

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The Physiological Society @physoc.bsky.social · Mar 3

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Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · Mar 4

Dr Andrew Pipe presents the UBC Kinesiology Annual Don McKenzie lecture March 13. Dr. Pipe is a world leader in sport and preventive medicine. This lecture honours Dr. McKenzie's immense contributions to research, education and medicine. Please share! @ubcmedicine.bsky.social

Michael Koehle MD, PhD @mskoehle.bsky.social · Dec 10

Our guidelines on reducing the risk of air pollution during exercise:

BJSM Article:
t.co/jGV6uf38e9

CASEM Open Access:
www.casem-acmse.org/news/csep-ca...

Highlights here: