Dr Andrew Keech

Fields of research: Exercise Physiology, Human Movement and Sports Science

Contact Details

Phone: 9385 8331
Email: andrew.keech@unsw.edu.au

Tabs

Main

Exercise science practitioner for 20 years. I am currently focused on researching the benefits of exercise for cardiovascular health and fitness. Prior to entering academia, I gained experience in a variety of roles including exercise prescription and delivery (gyms), cardiac physiology (hospitals - electrocardiography), athlete conditioning, athlete talent identification and corporate health.

University role:

Lecturer

Research

Research activities:

Optimising exercise training for chronic illness populations, with an emphasis on HIIT (high-intensity interval training).

We have on-going studies analysing the effect of exercise training (e.g. HIIT vs. moderate-intensity continuous training MICT) on health and fitness (e.g. aerobic fitness; body composition; cardiovascular function).

A current focus is applying HIIT in patients with coronary artery disease within cardiac rehab service.

Teaching & Supervision

I am available to supervise:

Yes

Areas of supervision:

Exercise Physiology (the effect of exercise training on health and fitness in healthy and chronic illness populations)

Teaching:

Convenor - HESC1501 (Introduction to Exercise Science); HESC2501 (Exercise Physiology)

Publications related to this Person

Journal articles

Clark T; Morey R; Jones MD; Marcos L; Ristov M; Ram A; Hakansson S; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Ward R; Keech A, 2020, 'High-intensity interval training for reducing blood pressure: a randomized trial vs. moderate-intensity continuous training in males with overweight or obesity', Hypertension Research, vol. 43, pp. 396 - 403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41440-019-0392-6

Ram A; Marcos L; Jones MD; Morey R; Hakansson S; Clark T; Ristov M; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Ward R; Keech A, 2020, 'The effect of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on aerobic fitness and body composition in males with overweight or obesity: A randomized trial', Obesity Medicine, vol. 17, pp. 100187 - 100187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100187

Keech A; Holgate K; Fildes J; Indraratna P; Cummins L; Lewis C; Yu J, 2020, 'High-intensity interval training for patients with coronary artery disease: Finding the optimal balance', International Journal of Cardiology, vol. 298, pp. 8 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.09.060

Hakansson S; Jones MD; Ristov M; Marcos L; Clark T; Ram A; Morey R; Franklin A; McCarthy C; Carli LD; Ward R; Keech A, 2018, 'Intensity-dependent effects of aerobic training on pressure pain threshold in overweight men: A randomized trial', European Journal of Pain (United Kingdom), vol. 22, pp. 1813 - 1823, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1277

Wewege MA; Ahn D; Yu J; Liou K; Keech A, 2018, 'High-intensity interval training for patients with cardiovascular disease-is it safe? A systematic review', Journal of the American Heart Association, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.118.009305

Cvejic E; Sandler CX; Keech A; Barry BK; Lloyd AR; Vollmer-Conna U, 2017, 'Autonomic nervous system function, activity patterns, and sleep after physical or cognitive challenge in people with chronic fatigue syndrome', Journal of Psychosomatic Research, vol. 103, pp. 91 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2017.10.010

Wewege MA; Ward RE; Keech A, 2017, 'Reply to letter to the editor: high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training: the lack of equalization, an ongoing problem', Obesity Reviews, vol. 18, pp. 1225 - 1226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.12586

Wewege M; van den Berg R; Ward RE; Keech A, 2017, 'The effects of high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training on body composition in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Obesity Reviews, vol. 18, pp. 635 - 646, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.12532

Liou K; Keech A; Yu J; Fildes J; Ooi SY, 2017, 'Reply: High Intensity Interval versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Training in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease', Heart Lung and Circulation, vol. 26, pp. 528 - 529, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2017.01.006

Keech A; Vollmer-Conna U; Barry BK; Lloyd AR, 2016, 'Gene expression in response to exercise in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: A pilot study', Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2016.00421

Keech A; Sandler CX; Vollmer-Conna U; Cvejic E; Lloyd AR; Barry BK, 2015, 'Capturing the post-exertional exacerbation of fatigue following physical and cognitive challenge in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome', Journal of Psychosomatic Research, vol. 79, pp. 537 - 549, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.08.008

Paddon-Jones D; Keech A; Lonergan A; Abernethy P, 2005, 'Differential expression of muscle damage in humans following acute fast and slow velocity eccentric exercise', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 8, pp. 255 - 263, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1440-2440(05)80036-2

Paddon-Jones D; Keech A; Jenkins D, 2001, 'Short-term beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation does not reduce symptoms of eccentric muscle damage', International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, vol. 11, pp. 442—450 - 442—450, http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/11915779

Conference Papers

Keech A; Sandler C; Vollmer-Conna U; Lloyd A; Barry B, 2015, 'Capturing the post-exertional exacerbation of fatigue following physical and cognitive challenge in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.', in Physiotherapy, Elsevier, Singapore, pp. e121 - e122, presented at World Congress of Physical Therapy, Singapore, 01 May 2015 - 04 May 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.262

Conference Posters

Keech A; Holgate K; Fildes J; Indraratna P; Yu J, 2019, 'High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) within cardiac rehabilitation', Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, presented at Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, 28 November 2019

Keech A; Wewege M; Ward R; van den Berg R, 2017, 'High-intensity Interval Training Vs. Moderate-intensity Continuous Training For Body Composition. A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis.', in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Denver, Vol. 49, pp. 393 - 393, presented at Amercian College of Sports Medicine, Denver, 30 May 2017 - 03 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000517956.55347.56

Conference Presentations

Keech A; Holgate K; Fildes J; Indraratna P; Yu J, 2019, 'High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in patients with coronary artery disease: Findings from a feasibility trial', Sydney, presented at Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association, Sydney, 06 August 2019

Conference Abstracts

Keech A; Holgate K; Fildes J; Indraratna P; Yu J, 2019, 'High-intensity Interval Training for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: Finding the Optimal Balance', in Heart Lung and Circulation, Elsevier, Adelaide, presented at Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ), Adelaide, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/J.HLC.2019.06.541

Keech A; Vollmer-Conna U; Barry B; Lloyd A, 2015, 'Physical Activity And Sleep Patterns Following Physical And Cognitive Challenge In Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.', in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Congress, San Diego, Vol. 47, pp. 57 - 64, presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Congress, San Diego, 26 May 2015 - 30 May 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000465987.20909.93