Beyond Weight: Inclusive Exercise for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
- Summary Hannah Salpietro and Holly Johansson, exercise physiologists at the Joint Nundah, discuss the importance of exercise in wellness and how they support clients along their healthcare journey. They explain the role of exercise physiologists in chronic disease management and rehabilitation. They emphasize the use of movement as therapy to promote mental health and overall wellbeing. They share the impact of exercise on individuals with chronic conditions, including improving capacity and function. They also discuss the Women's Strength class, tailored to meet the needs of women at different stages of life. They highlight the challenges of weight-centric healthcare and the importance of a non-diet approach. They discuss the future evolution of their approaches, including expanding skills in neuro and eating disorder cases and utilizing other therapeutic techniques. Keywords exercise, wellness, healthcare journey, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, mental health, wellbeing, Women's Strength class, weight-centric healthcare, non-diet approach, neuro cases, eating disorder, therapeutic techniques Takeaways
- Exercise physiologists support clients along their healthcare journey, from healthy well populations to those with chronic disease and mental illness.
- Exercise is a tool in managing physical and mental health, but it should be accompanied by other factors like nutrition, sleep, and medication management.
- Exercise can have a significant impact on individuals with chronic conditions, improving their capacity and function.
- The Women's Strength class at the Joint Nundah is tailored to meet the needs of women at different stages of life, providing a welcoming and safe space for beginners to try resistance exercise.
- Weight-centric healthcare can stigmatize individuals and hinder access to appropriate treatment, emphasizing the importance of a non-diet approach.
- The future evolution of exercise physiology includes expanding skills in neuro and eating disorder cases and utilizing other therapeutic techniques. Sound Bites "Exercise as part of a toolbox for managing physical and mental health" "Using movement to give back what chronic disease takes away" "Creating a welcoming and safe space for beginners to try resistance exercise" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hannah Salpetro and Holly Johansson 00:25 The Importance of Exercise in Wellness 02:51 The Women's Strength Class: Tailored for Different Stages of Life 05:36 Using Movement and Exercise to Improve Quality of Life 08:03 The Women's Strength Class: Creating a Welcoming and Supportive Community 13:09 Making Healthcare More Accessible and Affordable 15:35 Taking a Holistic Approach to Health and Well-being 22:48 Future Initiatives: Expanding Skills and Therapeutic Approaches
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