Team - EduFIT

Dr Diane Cooper

Dr Diane Cooper Dr Diane Cooper is the CEO and founder of EduFIT. She is a clinical exercise physiologist and health researcher who has designed, delivered and evaluated community-based and online evidence-based health, fitness and wellness programmes for all adults since 2002, with particular focus on women’s health and menopause, exercise and lifestyle medicine for […]

Dr Kiera Ward

Dr Kiera Ward Kiera is a sports scientist, exercise physiologist and active health researcher nationally and internationally. Kiera is an expert in metabolic physiology, space physiology, sedentary behaviour and ageing. Kiera is passionate about bringing the evidence to practice to prevent and manage the physiological adaptations associated with the menopause transition. Kiera was awarded a […]

Ruth Kavanagh MSc

Ruth Kavanagh, MSc, ANutr Ruth is a registered associate nutritionist (ANutr) and active health researcher. Ruth completed an honours Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and a Research Masters following her award from the Irish Research Council. Ruth’s main roles include designing and delivering evidence-based nutrition and health education workshops and programmes. She helps lead participant recruitment, […]

Anne Kavanagh

Anne Kavanagh Anne is a qualified exercise instructor who has worked with Dr Diane Cooper for 14 years. Anne specialises in designing and delivering multimodal exercise classes for adults of all ages, clinical conditions and abilities. Anne has a specialist interest in women’s health, fitness and functional healthy ageing. Anne is an ultra-endurance athlete for […]

Ruth Delaney

Ruth Delaney Ruth Delaney is a qualified exercise instructor with additional qualifications in inclusive fitness, Autism in sport, outdoor fitness group training, boxercise and activator poles. Ruth loves her job and says it’s fantastic to see people progress on their fitness journey. She especially loves working with adults and kids living with disabilities. Ruth enjoys […]

Olivia Sheerin

Olivia Sheerin Olivia is a qualified exercise instructor with a passion to help people achieve more than they ever thought possible. Olivia has worked with Diane for 15 years as part of her previous company, True Fitness. During that time, Olivia trained adults of all ages and abilities in TRX, circuits, kettlebells, free weights, H.I.I.T, […]

Yvonne Thompson

Yvonne Thompson Yvonne has 20 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry as a Fitness Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Swimming Instructor and Health Club Manager. She has been teaching Stott Pilates with mat work and small equipment for 15 years. Yvonne loves to see clients of all ages and abilities achieving their own […]

Catherine Nicholl

Catherine Nicoll Catherine a recent DCU graduate studying a Bachelor of Sport Science and Health. She has a passion for research in the area of improving an individual’s quality of life. During her time at college she was involved in the LifeLab project which is a co-design intervention developed by and for adolescents from a […]