Exercise As Medicine Episodes

366
Sept. 27, 2023

366: Ageless Wellness: The Healing Benefits of Restorative Yoga for Older Adults

In this episode, we sit down with Angela Fischetti, a physical fitness, yoga instructor, and massage therapist who specializes in wellness for older adults. Angela shares her expertise on the importance of incorporating restorative yoga into our lives, especially as we age. She discusses the physical and mental benefits of this practice, including improved flexibility, reduced stress, and enhanced relaxation. Through her unique perspective and experience, Angela inspires us to prioritize our hea...
278
March 7, 2023

279: Breaking the Age Barrier: How Strength Training Helped Jane Thrive in her 70s | Jane Thurnell-Read

Jane Thurnell-Read was never a fan of sports in school and was reluctant even to try the gym. However, in her early sixties, she finally gave in to her cycling friend and gave it a go. To her surprise, Jane found that she loved going to the gym and found her own "gym family." Now in her seventies, Jane's strength and independence continue to grow despite adversity. She credits strength training with helping her stay strong and build a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, you will learn th...
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May 5, 2022

183: Mastering Fitness and Mindset to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle with Gabriel Zhanay

As the global pandemic continues, achieving health and wellness is more important than ever. Today’s episode with Gabriel Zhanay takes us through the process of acquiring a healthy lifestyle and why a well-rounded approach to nutrition and exercise can provide us with access to optimal wellness. Keep listening to enhance your vegan fitness today! Key takeaways to listen for Why it’s important to maintain a positive attitude The hierarchy of nutritional importance for health and wellness ...