Harvey has a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science and a Master of Philosophy in Exercise and Health Metabolism from Liverpool John Moores University, where he is currently undertaking a PhD in Exercise Nutrition and Endocrinology in female endurance athletes. Harvey has also completed the Diploma in Sports Nutrition with The Institute of Performance Nutrition, where he has worked as a principle assessor for assignments and programme tutor for over 2 years.

Harvey also currently works as a Performance Nutritionist in endurance sports, with particular interest in ultra-endurance events. He also consults with Total Endurance Nutrition as a Nutritionists, predominantly working with triathletes, runners and cyclists.