With John Buckley, Centre for Active Living, University Centre Shrewsbury

John has some striking research and evidence to share about the best ways to enjoy a healthy, productive and lengthy (work) life.

John’s career in sport (originally as a tennis coach) and in exercise and health (exercise physiologist) has spanned over 30 years. It includes having set up his own exercise, fitness and physiotherapy business and managing it with his physiotherapy partners for 21 years. In parallel to this, since 1989 he has held teaching and research posts in the School of Physiotherapy at Keele University, the University of Chester, and UCL

He has held positions of national and international leadership in sport and exercise science and cardiovascular health and rehabilitation, including: President of the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (2009-2011); Chair of the BASES Division of Physical Activity for Health (2003 – 2007); Advisory panel member, Department of Health, Commissioning Guide for Cardiac Rehabilitation;  Expert panel advisor to Skills Active (Since 2002); Co-chair and co-author of the International Charter on Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.