Dr Zoe Saynor is an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Southampton (UK) and a registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist. A former international rugby union athlete, her research explores the relationship between health, physical activity, and exercise across diverse populations and the lifespan. She focuses on person-centred strategies to assess and support long-term physical and mental well-being, integrating these into clinical and performance settings to promote safe and effective physical activity for all. She holds a BSc in Sports Science, an MSc in Exercise Rehabilitation (Bangor University), and a PhD in Paediatric Clinical Exercise Physiology (University of Exeter). Before joining Southampton, she led the Physical Activity, Health, and Rehabilitation research group at the University of Portsmouth (2014–2024). Dr Saynor’s research examines the role of exercise testing, training, and nutrition in preventing and treating chronic diseases, as well as enhancing long-term athlete health, particularly in female athletes. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan, including those with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, COPD, diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis, joint hypermobility, cancer, Raynaud’s, inflammatory bowel disease, and long-COVID. Passionate about athlete welfare, she chairs the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) Women’s Welfare Advisory Board and advises on national and international policies. She is also dedicated to translating exercise science into real-world practice, ensuring evidence-based approaches benefit both clinical populations and elite athletes. An active member of the ECSS community, Dr Saynor served as an Associate Editor (Sport and Exercise Medicine and Health) for four years before being appointed Deputy Editor-in-Chief in February 2025.

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