Overview
Background
Dr Shelley Keating is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland. With a strong grounding in exercise metabolism and body composition, Dr Keating leads a program of research aimed at changing the way we prioritise, access and deliver lifestyle intervention for people with obesity, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and type 2 diabetes. Dr Keating holds qualifications in clinical exercise physiology BExSciRehab (Hon-1); MExSpSci (Clinical Exercise Science); PhD (Exercise Physiology) and over 18 years’ experience as an AEP developing, delivering, and disseminating exercise interventions in adults with obesity and related chronic diseases.
Availability
- Associate Professor Shelley Keating is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Wollongong
- Masters (Coursework), University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Research interests
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Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Role of exercise and lifestyle therapy in the development, progression and management of MAFLD.
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Exercise Physiology
Exercise 'dose'; Exercise is Medicine; Sustainable Exercise Approaches
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Body Composition
Measurement of visceral and ectopic fat and the influence of exercise on body composition in people with metabolic-related chronic disease
Research impacts
Dr Keating has an established research profile that is delivering impact for patients, clinicians and funders. Her research has led to the development of safe and feasible exercise programs that generate significant improvement in the cardiometabolic health of individuals with MASLD and related chronic disease. Drawing on these findings, Dr Keating has developed national and international exercise guidelines for MASLD. Her research has led to a paradigm shift in how exercise is prioritised in MASLD management and has been adopted into exercise prescription recommendations in 16 international guidelines for MASLD management across 13 countries.
Dr Keating's research had found a lack of awareness, uptake, and sustainability of exercise for MASLD management. Dr Keating recently pioneered the integration of lived-experience experts in MASLD research and is committed to inform research by liaising with lived-experience experts to support people with MASLD and related chronic disease to exercise regularly to benefit their health.
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Exercise training is safe and feasible in patients awaiting liver transplantation: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Wallen, Matthew P., Keating, Shelley E., Hall, Adrian, Hickman, Ingrid J., Pavey, Toby G., Woodward, Aidan J., Skinner, Tina L., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2019). Exercise training is safe and feasible in patients awaiting liver transplantation: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Liver Transplantation, 25 (10) lt.25616, 1576-1580. doi: 10.1002/lt.25616
2019
Journal Article
Pre-season body composition adaptations in elite Caucasian and Polynesian rugby union athletes
Zemski, Adam J., Keating, Shelley E., Broad, Elizabeth M., March, Damian J., Hind, Karen and Slater, Gary J. (2019). Pre-season body composition adaptations in elite Caucasian and Polynesian rugby union athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29 (1), 9-17. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0059
2019
Journal Article
Same-day vs consecutive-day precision error of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for interpreting body composition change in resistance-trained athletes
Zemski, Adam J., Hind, Karen, Keating, Shelley E., Broad, Elizabeth M., Marsh, Damian J. and Slater, Gary J. (2019). Same-day vs consecutive-day precision error of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for interpreting body composition change in resistance-trained athletes. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 22 (1), 104-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2018.10.005
2019
Conference Publication
Short and long term effects of exercise intensity on conduit artery function in cardiac rehabilitation patients
Taylor, Jenna, Coombes, Jeff S., Holland, David J., Keating, Shelley E., Green, Daniel J. and Bailey, Tom G. (2019). Short and long term effects of exercise intensity on conduit artery function in cardiac rehabilitation patients. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Orlando, FL, United States, 28 May - 1 June 2019. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000561843.86325.1f
2018
Conference Publication
Exercise and bone health in people with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Atkinson, G., Skinner, T., Bolam, K., Keating, S. and Spörl, N. (2018). Exercise and bone health in people with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10 – 13 October 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.176
2018
Journal Article
Abdominal adiposity distribution in elite rugby union athletes using magnetic resonance imaging
Zemski, Adam J., Keating, Shelley E., Broad, Elizabeth M., Marsh, Damian J. and Slater, Gary J. (2018). Abdominal adiposity distribution in elite rugby union athletes using magnetic resonance imaging. Sport Sciences for Health, 15 (1), 99-107. doi: 10.1007/s11332-018-0491-9
2018
Journal Article
Potential utility of self-report measures of affect to optimise exercise adherence in people with type 2 diabetes
Cox, Emily, Keating, Shelley E., Coombes, Jeff S. and Burton, Nicola W. (2018). Potential utility of self-report measures of affect to optimise exercise adherence in people with type 2 diabetes. Current Diabetes Reviews, 15 (4), 302-308. doi: 10.2174/1573399814666180816165351
2018
Journal Article
Rationale and protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing fast versus slow weight loss in postmenopausal women with obesity-the TEMPO diet trial
Seimon, Radhika V., Gibson, Alice A., Harper, Claudia, Keating, Shelley E., Johnson, Nathan A., da Luz, Felipe Q., Fernando, Hamish A., Skilton, Michael R., Markovic, Tania P., Caterson, Ian D., Hay, Phillipa, Byrne, Nuala M. and Sainsbury, Amanda (2018). Rationale and protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing fast versus slow weight loss in postmenopausal women with obesity-the TEMPO diet trial. Healthcare, 6 (3) 85, 85. doi: 10.3390/healthcare6030085
2018
Journal Article
Longitudinal changes in body composition assessed using DXA and surface anthropometry show good agreement in elite Rugby Union athletes
Zemski, Adam J., Keating, Shelley E., Broad, Elizabeth M. and Slater, Gary J. (2018). Longitudinal changes in body composition assessed using DXA and surface anthropometry show good agreement in elite Rugby Union athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 29 (1), 1-25. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0019
2018
Journal Article
Less Waste on Waist Measurements: Determination of Optimal Waist Circumference Measurement Site to Predict Visceral Adipose Tissue in Postmenopausal Women with Obesity
Seimon, Radhika V., Wild-Taylor, Anthony L., Gibson, Alice A., Harper, Claudia, McClintock, Sally, Fernando, Hamish A., Hsu, Michelle S. H., Luz, Felipe Q. da, Keating, Shelley E., Johnson, Nathan A., Grieve, Stuart M., Markovic, Tania P., Caterson, Ian D., Byrne, Nuala M. and Sainsbury, Amanda (2018). Less Waste on Waist Measurements: Determination of Optimal Waist Circumference Measurement Site to Predict Visceral Adipose Tissue in Postmenopausal Women with Obesity. Nutrients, 10 (2) 239, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/nu10020239
2018
Journal Article
The Chronic Effect of Interval Training on Energy Intake: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Taylor, Jenna, Keating, Shelley E., Holland, David J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2018). The Chronic Effect of Interval Training on Energy Intake: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Obesity, 2018 6903208, 1-13. doi: 10.1155/2018/6903208
2018
Conference Publication
Is a telehealth-to-home group lifestyle intervention a feasible and safe option for specialist liver clinics?
Hickman, I., Keating, S., Hannigan, A., Elvin-Walsh, L., Barnett, A., Salisbury, C., Jarrett, M., Fawcett, J., Croci, I., Campbell, K., Coombes, J. and Macdonald, G. (2018). Is a telehealth-to-home group lifestyle intervention a feasible and safe option for specialist liver clinics?. International Liver Congress, Paris, France, 11-15 April 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(18)30998-X
2018
Conference Publication
Feasibility, safety, adherence and efficacy of high-intensity interval training cardiac rehabilitation programs for patients with coronary heart disease
Taylor, J., Holland, D., Keating, S., Leveritt, M. and Coombes, J. (2018). Feasibility, safety, adherence and efficacy of high-intensity interval training cardiac rehabilitation programs for patients with coronary heart disease. 66th Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, the International Society for Heart Research Australasian Section Annual Scientific Meeting and the 12th Annual Australia and New Zealand Endovascular Therapies Meeting, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2-5 August 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.854
2018
Conference Publication
Effect of high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness and blood pressure in patients with coronary artery disease
Taylor, J., Holland, D., Keating, S., Bailey, T., Leveritt, M. and Coombes, J. (2018). Effect of high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness and blood pressure in patients with coronary artery disease. 66th Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, the International Society for Heart Research Australasian Section Annual Scientific Meeting and the 12th Annual Australia and New Zealand Endovascular Therapies Meeting, Brisbane, Australia, 2–5 August 2018. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.010
2017
Journal Article
Study protocol for the FITR Heart Study: feasibility, safety, adherence, and efficacy of high intensity interval training in a hospital-initiated rehabilitation program for coronary heart disease
Taylor, Jenna, Keating, Shelley E., Leveritt, Michael D., Holland, David J., Gomersall, Sjaan R. and Coombes, Jeff S (2017). Study protocol for the FITR Heart Study: feasibility, safety, adherence, and efficacy of high intensity interval training in a hospital-initiated rehabilitation program for coronary heart disease. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 8, 181-191. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2017.10.002
2017
Journal Article
Effect of high-intensity interval training on fitness, fat mass and cardiometabolic biomarkers in children with obesity: a randomised controlled trial
Dias, Katrin A., Ingul, Charlotte B., Tjønna, Arnt E., Keating, Shelley E., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Follestad, Turid, Hosseini, Mansoureh S., Hollekim-Strand, Siri M., Ro, Torstein B., Haram, Margrete, Huuse, Else Marie, Davies, Peter S. W., Cain, Peter A., Leong, Gary M. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2017). Effect of high-intensity interval training on fitness, fat mass and cardiometabolic biomarkers in children with obesity: a randomised controlled trial. Sports Medicine, 48 (3), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0777-0
2017
Journal Article
Low-volume high-intensity interval training is sufficient to ameliorate the severity of metabolic syndrome
Ramos, Joyce S., Dalleck, Lance C., Borrani, Fabio, Beetham, Kassia S., Wallen, Matthew P., Mallard, Alistair R., Clark, Bronwyn, Gomersall, Sjaan, Keating, Shelley E., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2017). Low-volume high-intensity interval training is sufficient to ameliorate the severity of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, 15 (7), 319-328. doi: 10.1089/met.2017.0042
2017
Journal Article
Impact of beta‐blockers on cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with advanced liver disease
Wallen, M. P., Hall, A., Dias, K. A., Ramos, J. S., Keating, S. E., Woodward, A. J., Skinner, T. L., Macdonald, G. A., Arena, R. and Coombes, J. S. (2017). Impact of beta‐blockers on cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with advanced liver disease. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 46 (8), 1-7. doi: 10.1111/apt.14265
2017
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training on body adiposity
Keating, S. E., Johnson, N. A., Mielke, G. I. and Coombes, J. S. (2017). A systematic review and meta-analysis of interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training on body adiposity. Obesity Reviews, 18 (8), 943-964. doi: 10.1111/obr.12536
2017
Journal Article
High-intensity interval training and cardiac autonomic control in individuals with metabolic syndrome: A randomised trial
Ramos, Joyce S., Dalleck, Lance C., Borrani, Fabio, Beetham, Kassia S., Mielke, Gregore Iven, Dias, Katrin A., Wallen, Matthew P., Keating, Shelley E., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2017). High-intensity interval training and cardiac autonomic control in individuals with metabolic syndrome: A randomised trial. International Journal of Cardiology, 245, 245-252. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.07.063
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Shelley Keating is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Development and evaluation of a digital human exercise coach
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
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Doctor Philosophy
Opportunities for the management of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kym Rae, Dr Kai Wheeler
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Doctor Philosophy
Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth - Feasability, mechanisms for allied health practice.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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Doctor Philosophy
Strengthening Wellbeing: Exploring the Role of Resistance Training in Enhancing Social and Emotional Wellbeing Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kym Rae, Dr Kai Wheeler
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise and Anti-Obesity Medications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Riley Brown, Professor Jeff Coombes
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Master Philosophy
Resistance training approaches for musculoskeletal health in perimenopausal women
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith, Dr Jenna Taylor
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise, Digital Health and Chronic Disease: Feasibility, Effectiveness and Uptake
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
"Stepping up" exercise for type 2 diabetes: a stepped care approach to lifestyle therapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Comparison of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Aerobic and Resistance Interval Training with Current Exercise Recommendations on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown, Professor Jeff Coombes
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The Physiological, Biochemical and Psychological Effects of Low-Volume Combined Aerobic and Resistance High-Intensity Interval Training in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The feasibility, safety, adherence, and efficacy of high intensity interval training in rehabilitation for coronary heart disease.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Shelley Keating directly for media enquiries about:
- Exercise
- Fitness
- Health
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Obesity
- Weight management
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