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Greg Wells, Ph.D.

is a scientist specializing in extreme human physiology. His work is focused on elite athletes who are trying to achieve international medal performances, and on children with chronic diseases.

Please explore the site to find more information on research, presentations, and resources on how to maximize performance and health in extreme conditions.

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    Dr. Wells has been active in the media having been quoted in several newspapers as well as appearing on the Discovery Channel, CBC news and CTV news. Some links to recent media are included here:

    CTV Canada AM

    Dr. Greg Wells talks about the match between Isner and Mahut where they ran 15 kilometres in their 11-hour tennis game and discusses the impact this type of marathon has on the body and how it recovers.

     

    Vancouver Olympics: Men's Figure Skating Competition Heats Up. Russian and American Athletes Start New 'Cold War' on the Ice

     

    SickKids scientist takes on television of Olympic proportions

    A familiar face to some in the The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) community will soon be familiar to millions of viewers tuning in to the Winter Olympics beginning Feb. 12.

    Bionic supermen of sport

    By James Christie, The Globe and Mail Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:09 PM ET.

    The idea of a bionic superman - part machine, part flesh and blood - used to be science fiction. Now, it's a reality that keeps knocking stubbornly at the door of the sports world.

    Golf like Tom Watson

    Jul. 22, 2009 ... And while Mr. Watson may have lost in a playoff, he is proof, experts say, that anyone who wants to play good golf well into their 50s and beyond better starting paying attention to the importance of physical fitness.“In terms of improving your performance on the golf course, it can make a huge difference,” says Greg D. Wells, an exercise physiologist with the Royal Canadian Golf Association and director of physiology for the Canadian Sports Centre.

    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/golf-like-tom/article1227723/

    Three months till tee-time: Hit the gym

    Feb 13, 2009 ... Mr. Woods and other players such as Annika Sorenstam have "transformed golf from an activity into a sport," says Greg Wells, an exercise ...

    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/three-months-till-tee-time-hit-the-gym/article10038/

    Does cold really help recovery after a hard workout?

    This damage is actually a good thing, because the "microtears" are what stimulate new muscle growth, says Greg Wells, an exercise physiologist at the ...

    http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080509.wljockology09/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth

    Weighing your options on how much to lift

    That's a problem that exercise physiologist Greg Wells has encountered in his work with the Canadian national golf team. “Traditionally, these guys focus on ...

    http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080822.wljockology22/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth

    Bionic supermen of sport

    Fitness brings victory


    New Cystic Fibrosis Research

    March 22, 2007 ... To learn how muscles process energy, researcher studies top flight swimmers.


    Appearance in CTV News:

    Bionic supermen of sport

     

    Athlete testing helps reduce sudden deaths

    New research on prosthetic limbs in paralympic sport


    Print article in The Toronto Sun:

    Toronto Sun: Golfers as guinea pigs


    Print article in Golf Canada Magazine:

    Team spirit–Are you ready to work out with team Canada?

    Golfing gets easier with proper fitness.