Overview
Background
Dr Shelley Keating is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and a Senior Lecturer 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, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/ metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and type 2 diabetes. Dr Keating holds qualifications in clinical exercise physiology BExSciRehab (Hon-1); MExSpSci (Clinical Exercise Science); PhD (Exercise Physiology) and over 15 years’ experience as an AEP developing, delivering, and disseminating exercise interventions in adults with obesity and related chronic diseases.
Availability
- Dr 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 MAFLD and related chronic disease. Drawing on these findings, Dr Keating has developed national and international exercise guidelines for MAFLD. Her research has led to a paradigm shift in how exercise is prioritised in MAFLD management and has been adopted into exercise prescription recommendations in 13 international guidelines for MAFLD management across 11 countries.
Dr Keating's research had found a lack of awareness, uptake, and sustainability of exercise for MAFLD management. Dr Keating recently pioneered the integration of lived-experience experts in MAFLD research and is committed to inform research by liaising with lived-experience experts to support people with MAFLD and related chronic disease to exercise regularly to benefit their health.
Works
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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
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
2017
Journal Article
Effect of resistance training on liver fat and visceral adiposity in adults with obesity: a randomized controlled trial
Keating, Shelley E., Hackett, Daniel A., Parker, Helen M., Way, Kimberley L., O'Connor, Helen T., Sainsbury, Amanda, Baker, Michael K., Chuter, Vivienne H., Caterson, Ian D., George, Jacob and Johnson, Nathan A. (2017). Effect of resistance training on liver fat and visceral adiposity in adults with obesity: a randomized controlled trial. Hepatology Research, 47 (7), 622-631. doi: 10.1111/hepr.12781
2017
Conference Publication
Effect of Differential Exercise Intensities on Interleukin-22 in Metabolic Syndrome
Ramos, Joyce S., Dalleck, Lance C., Mielke, Gregore I., Keating, Shelley E., McGuckin, Michael, Murray, Lydia S., Hasnain, Sumaira, Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2017). Effect of Differential Exercise Intensities on Interleukin-22 in Metabolic Syndrome. Annual Meeting of the American-College-of-Sports-Medicine (ACSM), Denver Co, May 30-Jun 03, 2017. PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000519264.21081.61
2017
Journal Article
Exercise and ectopic fat in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sabag, A., Way, K. L., Keating, S. E., Sultana, R. N., O'Connor, H. T., Baker, M. K., Chuter, V. H., George, J. and Johnson, N. A. (2017). Exercise and ectopic fat in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes and Metabolism, 43 (3), 195-210. doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2016.12.006
2017
Conference Publication
Effect of exercise intensity on positive affect in patients with type 2 diabetes
Cox, E., Coombes, J., Keating, S., Burton, N. and Gajanand, T. (2017). Effect of exercise intensity on positive affect in patients with type 2 diabetes. 2017 ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Langkawi, Malaysia, 25th - 28th October, 2017. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.09.326
2017
Conference Publication
Arterial stiffness and central blood pressures after 8 weeks of supervised exercise training in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised controlled trial
Gajanand, T., Ramos, J., Ramos, M., Keating, S., Brown, W., Hordern, M., Fassett, R. and Coombes, J. (2017). Arterial stiffness and central blood pressures after 8 weeks of supervised exercise training in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised controlled trial. 2017 ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference, The Westin Langkawi, Malaysia, 25 - 28 October 2017. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.09.325
2016
Journal Article
Exercise in NAFLD: just do it
Keating, Shelley E. and Adams, Leon A. (2016). Exercise in NAFLD: just do it. Journal of Hepatology, 65 (4), 671-673. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.06.022
2016
Journal Article
Objectively quantified physical activity and sedentary behavior in predicting visceral adiposity and liver fat
Keating, Shelley E., Parker, Helen M., Pavey, Toby G., Baker, Michael K., Caterson, Ian D., George, Jacob and Johnson, Nathan A. (2016). Objectively quantified physical activity and sedentary behavior in predicting visceral adiposity and liver fat. Journal of Obesity, 2016 (2719014) 2719014, 2719014-10. doi: 10.1155/2016/2719014
2016
Journal Article
The effect of different volumes of high-intensity interval training on proinsulin in participants with the metabolic syndrome: a randomised trial
Ramos, Joyce S., Dalleck, Lance C., Borrani, Fabio, Mallard, Alistair R., Clark, Bronwyn, Keating, Shelley E., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2016). The effect of different volumes of high-intensity interval training on proinsulin in participants with the metabolic syndrome: a randomised trial. Diabetologia, 59 (11), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s00125-016-4064-7
2016
Journal Article
12min/week of high-intensity interval training reduces aortic reservoir pressure in individuals with metabolic syndrome: a randomized trial
Ramos, Joyce S., Dalleck, Lance C., Ramos, Maximiano V., Borrani, Fabio, Roberts, Llion, Gomersall, Sjaan, Beetham, Kassia S., Dias, Katrin A., Keating, Shelley E., Fassett, Robert G., Sharman, James E. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2016). 12min/week of high-intensity interval training reduces aortic reservoir pressure in individuals with metabolic syndrome: a randomized trial. Journal of Hypertension, 34 (10), 1977-1987. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000001034
2016
Journal Article
Accuracy of heart rate watches: implications for weight management
Wallen, Matthew P., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Keating, Shelley E., Wisløff, Ulrik and Coombes, Jeff S. (2016). Accuracy of heart rate watches: implications for weight management. PLoS Biology, 11 (5) e0154420, e0154420. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0154420
2016
Journal Article
Effects of exercise intensity and nutrition advice on myocardial function in obese children and adolescents: A multicentre randomised controlled trial study protocol
Dias, Katrin A., Coombes, Jeff S., Green, Daniel J., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Keating, Shelley E., Tjonna, Arnt Erik, Hollekim-Strand, Siri Marte, Hosseini, Mansoureh Sadat, Ro, Torstein Baade, Haram, Margrete, Huuse, Else Marie, Davies, Peter S. W., Cain, Peter A., Leong, Gary M. and Ingul, Charlotte B. (2016). Effects of exercise intensity and nutrition advice on myocardial function in obese children and adolescents: A multicentre randomised controlled trial study protocol. BMJ Open, 6 (4) 010929, 1-13. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010929
2016
Conference Publication
Safety, Adherence and Efficacy of a 4-Week Randomised-Controlled Trial of Exercise Training in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation
Wallen, M. P., Keating, S., Hall, A., Skinner, T., Woodward, A., Macdonald, G. and Coombes, J. (2016). Safety, Adherence and Efficacy of a 4-Week Randomised-Controlled Trial of Exercise Training in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation. EASL International Liver Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 13-17 April 2016. AMSTERDAM: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(16)00981-8
2016
Conference Publication
The Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope Is Not Influenced By Beta-blockade In End-stage Liver Disease Patients
Wallen, Matthew P., Hall, Adrian, Dias, Katrin A., Ramos, Joyce S., Keating, Shelley E., Skinner, Tina L., Woodward, Aidan J., Macdonald, Graeme A., Arena, Ross and Coombes, Jeff S. (2016). The Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope Is Not Influenced By Beta-blockade In End-stage Liver Disease Patients. Annual Meeting of the American-College-of-Sports-Medicine (ACSM), Boston MA, United States, May 31-June 4, 2016. Philadelphia, PA United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000487136.76612.ce
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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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
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 Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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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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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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Master Philosophy
Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
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
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- Exercise
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- Health
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Obesity
- Weight management
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