Meet the Experts
Dr Richard Ferguson
Physiology specialist
Dr Richard Ferguson is a specialist in Exercise Physiology and a Reader in Human and Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University in the UK.
He has a specific focus on improving human performance and health through exercise and training. Richard uses multiple novel interventions in his work, particularly looking at the effects of blood flow restricted exercise on skeletal muscle and peripheral vascular adaptations.
A (fairly) competitive cyclist, Richard obtained his PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University and his BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, as well as his MPhil, from the University of Birmingham.
Along with multiple international research collaborations, Richard is involved in sports performance projects with the Sports Development Centre at Loughborough University, the English Institute of Sport, and several commercial consultancies.
