Merilyn Lock is affiliated with the Division of Exercise Science, Health and Epidemiology at the College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, located in Doha, Qatar. Her work primarily focuses on the intersection of exercise science, health, and epidemiology, emphasizing physical activity interventions and their efficacy, particularly in workplace and aged care settings.
Research Contributions
Merilyn Lock has made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology and exercise science through her research on physical activity interventions. In 2020, she co-authored studies examining the efficacy of theory-informed workplace physical activity interventions and the feasibility of need-supportive physical activity programs for aged care workers. Earlier, in 2018, she was involved in developing a self-determination theory-based physical activity intervention for aged care workers and conducted a systematic review on the effects of aerobic exercise intensity on cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Her work often involves systematic reviews and meta-analyses, highlighting her commitment to evidence-based approaches in health and exercise interventions.
Aliases
Merilyn Lock is also known by the alias Merilyn J Lock in her publications and professional circles.
