About
Research
Email: george.morris@stmarys.ac.uk
Biography
George Morris is Physiology Technician at St. Mary's University and leads the strength and conditioning programme for the Endurance Performance Centre. George also plays a key role within the provision of physiological support to elite-level distance runners, via the St. Mary's Human Performance Laboratory. George also plays a key role within the provision of physiological support to elite-level distance runners, via the St. Mary's Human Performance Laboratory.
A former international fencer and four time Commonwealth Fencing medallist, now turned high-level runner, he has keen interests in the optimisation of human performance, specifically within endurance physiology and strength and conditioning for endurance athletes.
George's current research interests are endurance physiology and the use of ergogenic aids (specifically caffeine), to improve performance. His PhD area of research includes the effects of caffeine on cognitive and sport-specific motor skill.
Research
Research profile
Publications and conference proceedings
- Eini, L. D. V., Salim, J., & Morris, G. B. (2024, April 3-4). Exploring British student-athlete’s receptivity to sport psychology consultation. [Free communication] British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences Student Conference, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Morris, G. B., & Glaister, M. (2023, April 24-25). The effects of facial cooling on physiological and perceptual responses during simulated competition in male èpèe fencers [Poster presentation] British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences Student Conference, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- Morris, G. B., Manders, R. J. F., & Hulton, A. T. (2022). Caffeine consumption within British fencing athletes. Frontiers in nutrition, 2734.
Areas of expertise
- General sport & exercise science
- endurance physiology
- caffeine.
Media experience
George has spoken on numerous podcasts on subjects ranging from caffeine use for optimising running performance, to athlete welfare and the balance of high-performance with life stressors. He has also been interviewed by The Times newspaper regarding the benefits of walking to overall health and fitness.