Show Notes
Dr Nicky Keay has a BA in Medical Tripos and medical qualifications MB, BChir from Cambridge University. Nicky has extensive clinical and research experience in Endocrinology and Sport/Dance and Exercise Medicine involving elite athletes, professional ballet dancers and young aspiring athletes. As a Research Fellow at St Thomas’ Hospital she was part of the international medical team working to develop a test to detect athletes doping with growth hormone, supported by the International Olympic Committee. Her other research studies investigated the effects of training and nutrition on the Endocrine system, body composition and bone mineral density, supported by medical research awards. These various research projects led to a number of
publications and
awards.
More recently, Nicky has turned her attention to an integrated and personalised approach to optimising health and fitness. She regularly blogs on
Sport Endocrinology: the reciprocal network interactions of the
Endocrine system, exercise, nutrition, health and fitness over on the British Journal of Sport Medicine. She wrote the BASEM educational online resource for RED-S
Health4Performance. Which we discuss.
As Honorary Fellow in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University, She conducts clinical research in sports/dance endocrinology. She is available for appointments at the
EN:SPIRE clinic
Outside of all of the academic achievements, she is an experienced ballet dancer, choreographer and teacher. Shei s also a pilates instructor
Nicky says, "My aim is to redefine optimal health and fitness for the individual. My approach integrates all aspects of my professional clinical experience with my medical research expertise in Endocrinology and Sport, Dance and Exercise Medicine".
Nicola Keay website:
https://nickykeayfitness.com/about/
Burke LM, Lundy B, Fahrenholtz IL, Melin AK. Pitfalls of Conducting and Interpreting Estimates of Energy Availability in Free-Living Athletes. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2018 Jul 1;28(4):350-363.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30029584/
Fahrenholtz IL, Sjödin A, Benardot D, Tornberg ÅB, Skouby S, Faber J, Sundgot-Borgen JK, Melin AK. Within-day energy deficiency and reproductive function in female endurance athletes. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2018 Mar;28(3):1139-1146.
What is Mikkipedia?
Mikkipedia is an exploration in all things health, well being, fitness, food and nutrition. I sit down with scientists, doctors, professors, practitioners and people who have a wealth of experience and have a conversation that takes a deep dive into their area of expertise. I love translating science into a language that people understand, so while some of the conversations will be pretty in-depth, you will come away with some practical tips that can be instigated into your everyday life. I hope you enjoy the show!