Dr Ash Cox PhD CISSN
Applied Sports Scientist - Health and Performance Coaching Specialist
Location:
- Online Health Coaching Service
- Greenbank Sports
Languages:
- English
Dr. Ash Cox is an applied sport and exercise scientist, performance physiologist and former British Army Commando. He consults for Merseyside Health providing health coaching support to both elite athletes and the general population in Liverpool & Merseyside. In his own words, Ash gets the same level of excitement supporting a Dad with diabetes regain his health, as he does seeing his player perform well in the FIFA World Cup.
Originally from the Wirral, Ash served in the British Army for 13 years, earning both the coveted Green Commando Beret and Parachute Wings. Following Tours of duty in Afghanistan, Ash joined the Army’s Physical training Corps and qualified as an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERI), working with Headley Court and The Special Boat Service (SBS) to rehabilitate injured service personnel.
Academic & Research Credentials
Dr Cox holds a PhD with a research focus in Health, and Exercise Sciences. he holds additional post graduate qualifications in Nutrition and Strength and Conditioning. Alongside his work at Merseyside Health Dr Cox works as a Research Associate at the The University of Manchester within a Musculoskeletal Research Group. He focuses on applied sport science, biomechanics, metabolic health, MSK rehabilitation, physical activity, and adolescent/musculoskeletal health. He is the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications and international journal articles.
Applied Sports Science and Health Coaching
Ash has worked across various high-performance and professional sporting environments, including professional football supporting athletes at premier league, UEFA champions league and World Cup level. He has experience supporting athletes in ultra endurance events and hybrid fitness competitions such as Hyrox and CrossFit and has competed at international level in Power lifting himself.
In his spare time Ash likes to travel with his family in his true love (his campervan). He runs ultramarathons and is planning to repeat an attempt to swim the English Channel. In short he doesn’t sit still for long.
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