In this episode of the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK podcast, host Melyssa welcomes fitness expert Mike Stack. Mike, an exercise physiologist and president of the Physical Activity Alliance, discusses the importance of integrating movement into daily life to enhance overall health and well-being. He differentiates between physical activity and exercise, emphasizing that all forms of movement count towards health. Mike also addresses common myths about strength training and highlights its critical role in improving functional capacity, especially as we age. This episode is part of the Lifestyle Medicine Week series and aims to inspire listeners to find enjoyable and meaningful ways to incorporate physical activity into their lives!
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- Website: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/
- Website: Applied Fitness Solutions - https://4afsfit.com/
- The Joy Choice by Michelle Segar: https://michellesegar.com/the-joy-choice/
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TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 Welcome to Season Three!
- 01:29 Introducing Our Guest: Mike Stack
- 02:06 Mike's Journey in Fitness and Medicine
- 04:28 The Power of Movement
- 06:31 Distinguishing Physical Activity from Exercise
- 13:13 Strategies to Get Moving
- 16:40 Finding Joy in Movement
- 19:25 Replacing Social Media with Movement
- 19:37 Finding Enjoyable Activities
- 20:58 Strength Training Benefits
- 21:22 Guidelines for Strength Training
- 25:25 Strength vs. Power
- 29:04 Resources for Gett
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