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Professor Jonathan Folland

Professor of Neuromuscular Performance

Areas of expertise

Sport and physical performance; anatomy, physiology & biomechanics; exercise & neuromuscular physiology; muscle strength, speed and power; physical fitness and training; strength/resistance training; muscle mass and hypertrophy; sprinting, running, kayaking, canoeing, and sports injury.

Profile

Jonathan is an expert in the function and performance of human muscles during exercise and sports. He studies the measurement and determinants of strength, speed and power, as well as the adaptations to exercise such as strength/resistance training. Jonathan has a wide range of sporting interests, particularly running, football and outdoor sports including canoeing and kayaking.

Interview booking

Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Professor Jonathan Folland.

Related press releases

The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter– what exactly is strength?

5 February 2020
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