Dr. Fernandes joined Cardiff Metropolitan University in November 2021 as a lecturer and researcher in Exercise Physiology. Prior to this he lectured Hartpury University, and at the University of Chester whilst completing his PhD (acute strength and power responses to resistance exercise in trained middle-aged males). John’s research has focused on fatigue, muscle damage and recovery from exercise, as well as velocity-based training. During the course of his education he gained experience as strength and conditioning coach and sports scientist in a number of settings (e.g. Warrington Wolves RLFC, Welsh RU, GB rowing, Chester Hockey Club).

Dr. Fernandes is also lead superviser for two PhD students. One is looking at the effects of menstrual cycle phase on recovery from muscle damaging upper and lower body resistance exercise in well trained athletes (Hannah Clarke), and the other is looking at the effects of menstrual cycle phase on fatigue induced by a…