Associate ProfessorIsaac Warbrick

Research Areas:
Environment and health; Exercise and health; Indigenous health; the environmental microbiome; Traditional health models; Planetary Health

Research Summary:
A/Prof Warbrick’s research has focused on the role of engaging in natural environments on physical, neurological, mental, and cultural health. He also explores the impact of physical activity on the health and well-being of Māori with a particular focus on Māori men. Recent projects have looked at High intensity Interval Training (HIIT) specifically and the impact of this training, infused with cultural narratives and connections, on physical health and overall well-being. Warbrick is also interested in the use of outcome measures based on Māori knowledge , and the use of innovative applications of traditional knowledge such as te maramataka. He also led a project looking at the use of augmented reality for cultural reconnection with significant locations and how this can motivate lifestyle change. 

Current Research Projects:

- Ecological and climate knowledge encoded in Pacific languages

- The role of the natural environment in the management of matewareware (dementia)
- Māori in mainstream sports

- Te Maramataka: Restoring 'health' by reconnecting with the taiao
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and health in schools
- Navigating mainstream sports as Māori