Iris Lesser

Assistant professor, School of Kinesiology, University of the Fraser Valley.
#greenexercise #moveoutdoors

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

Excited that our research is gaining some footing! https://t.co/Sdnsdx1vVk @AbbyNews @goUFV @UFVhealth

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

Study explores how 'realistic' images help postpartum mothers exercise https://t.co/mHDkU0dl1S @goufv @ufvhealthresearch @ufvkinesiology

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

Physical activity is for every BODY https://t.co/LkvTd8cZem
Supporting postpartum women on international women’s day @UFVresearch @WomenandSportCA

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

On international women’s day we support physical activity guidance for postpartum women of all shapes and sizes
https://t.co/JAgg9kLlzn
@WomenandSportCA @SIRCtweets @goUFV @BrockUniversity

[SIRC @SIRCtweets]

🌸 This Mother’s Day, let’s move beyond the “bounce-back” myth.
Check out this brand new SIRC article that talks all about the harmful “bounce-back” myth and why real postpartum bodies deserve to be seen, respected, and celebrated. https://t.co/82l3Fort2W

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

The bounce back illusion: why real postpartum bodies deserve the spotlight. Thank you SIRC for this important write up! @SIRCtweets @goUFV @UFVhealth @ufvkinesiology @UFVresearch
https://t.co/rWxcMaaeMr

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

Moving mothers forward without adding to the motherhood https://t.co/GqYSOZlbLM
@UFVhealth @ufvkinesiology @UFVresearch @ExercisePreg

[British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ]

Have you seen the NEW 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep Throughout the First Year Postpartum ❕#HotOffThePress

👉 Read the full guideline now https://t.co/dh8OgcGg5E

After years of work from a fantastic team led by @ExercisePreg,…

[SIRC @SIRCtweets]

New baby, new chapter, new ways to stay active!
This #WorldHealthDay, we're celebrating healthy beginnings by sharing this SIRC article with real tips from real moms. Discover how movement supports both mind and body after birth. 💗🔗 Read more: https://t.co/3lggQ6zE8k

[Margie Davenport, PhD @ExercisePreg]

🎉I’m thrilled to see the release of the @csep_scpe 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum in @BJSM_BMJ !

https://t.co/BFO032Nazm

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

Learn more about recent published work with colleagues and students @goufv @UFVresearch

[Translational Journal of the ACSM @TJACSMonline]

Check out this article from @Dr_Iris_Lesser, @AmandaWurz and colleagues recently published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine about individualized physical activity guidance for postpartum women! Read more about it:
🔗https://t.co/UaHsDSxwQB

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

How can we better support postpartum south asian women with physical activity? Recognizing the gap in this commentary https://t.co/RWOHvdGjEu @corliss_bean @DrScottLear @goUFV @UFVresearch @SFU

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Physical activity is key to postpartum physical and mental well-being.

Thanks @Dr_Iris_Lesser for including me in this important commentary.
https://t.co/ktmLhFeT03

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

Learn about our new course on women’s physical activity and health and the research behind it! https://t.co/TBmPAd6lOP #redcircle

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

#firstdayhike

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

@DrScottLear @triathlonbc @TriathlonCanada @worldtriathlon Wow!

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

https://t.co/ohmd94xpmV Physical activity and mental well being declines during periods of wildfire smoke. Great work led by Dr. Giles @goUFV @UFVhealth @UFVresearch

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

So lucky to have an amazing scholar to collaborator with! Congrats @corliss_bean https://t.co/ciBAVbUFoX

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

My favorite part of research is translating our knowledge to help the community. Working with best for babies to support new moms in movement. @ufvkinesiology @UFVresearch @UFVChasiHub #mombod

[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

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[Iris Lesser @Dr_Iris_Lesser]

Can you take a minute to yourself? Exploring physical activity experiences postpartum through autophotography https://t.co/fioA6Xh0DQ @corliss_bean @UFVresearch @goUFV @ufvkinesiology