Dr Lewis MacGregor: What can we learn from athletes?
From An Appetite for Science by laraboyd250
January 9, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 5
About this episode
Dr. Lewis MacGregor discusses insights from his research on athletes and cognitive function.
Lewis received his first degree in Sport and Exercise Science in 2012 and has provided athlete support to both commonwealth and olympic athletes. His PhD research in 2016 was in the area of ‘Neuromuscular Markers of High Performance Sport Preparation’ and his sporting interests lie in swimming and field hockey. His current research focuses on cognitive function and motor control in aging populations.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Lewis Macgregor
Topics covered
- athletes
- cognitive function
- motor control
- aging populations
Keywords
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Neuromuscular Markers
- High Performance Sport Preparation
- swimming
- field hockey
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Books & works: PhD
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