Ep. 009: Exercise For Better Health - How? Who? When? (w/ Rachele Pojednic)

<p>Rachele Pojednic, PhD dishes practical advice on how to reap the many benefits of exercise at any age, and busts common exercise myths along the way. In her chat with host Dr. Chana Davis, Pojednic sets the record straight on: - What is lifestyle medicine and how does it differ from alternative medicine? - What can exercise - and other types of physical activity - do for my body? - How much exercise does it take to reap these benefits? - When does exercise help lose weight, and when does it not move the needle? - Which types of exercise are best? (e.g. cardio, strength? low intensity? high intensity?) - Is exercise safe for the elderly? Pojednic believes that exercise should be a gift, not a chore, and that both mindset and discovery are critical for making this happen. As a researcher, educator, and spin instructor, she truly "walks the talk". Dr. Rachele Pojednic is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Simmons where her research and teaching focus on i) nutrition and physical activity education for healthcare professionals; ii) nutrition and physical activity interventions for muscle recovery and healthy aging. Pojednic holds a PhD from Tufts University in Biochemical & Molecular Nutrition and Exercise Physiology as well as a Masters of Education in Physical Education and Coaching. She is a former Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School's Institute of Lifestyle Medicine and founder of Strong Process: a wellness education platform. See more from Dr. Rachele Pojednic: Website: www.rachelepojednic.com Instagram: @rachelepojednic Twitter: @rachelepojednic</p> <p> </p> Get Real Health provides science-based insights so that you can make smart, healthy choices. Dr. Chana Davis (PhD, Stanford genetics) interviews leading experts who share practical, science-based advice and bust common myths and misconceptions. Show topics span food (nutrition, toxicology, weight loss), exercise, infectious diseases (microbiome, COVID-19), public health (vaccines), and mental wellbeing.   Access more of Dr. Davis' work: