The Pros and Cons of High Intensity Exercise with Samantha Barash

Episode 89. This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a while. I loved talking to Sam in our episode in March of 2022. Check it out here. I brought her back on the podcast to help us better understand the pros and cons of high intensity exercise and help you to know whether or not it should be part of your journey now, or ever. What to Expect in this Interview In this interview, we cover: What is high intensity exercise? How we get little guidance on how to know what the right movement routine is at a given phase in your life Some of my experiences trying to engage in high intensity interval training (at Orange Theory fitness) and what I've learned from it Questions you can ask yourself to determine whether what should be part of your movement routine A list of activities and ideas of what you can do for movement beyond some of the standard "shoulds" Are you a therapist, dietitian or helping professional looking to learn more about the best ways to support and empower your clients? My colleague Dr. Sapna Doshi and I are planning some super cool workshops and learning community opportunities just for you! Sign up today to be notified about these fun offerings! Who is Samantha Barash? Samantha Barash is an intuitive eating registered dietitian and the owner of Tap Into Nutrition, a nutrition counseling service dedicated to supporting individuals to cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.  Tap Into Nutrition utilizes a non-diet, weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size approach to empower their clients to break free from chronic dieting and understand nutrition in a gentle, evidence-based approach that emphasizes mental health as just as important as physical health.  During 1-on-1 individualized sessions, Samantha works with her clients to dive deep into their nutrition and dieting history to unlearn old mindsets. She will guide your journey to find peace with food while simultaneously becoming your healthiest self.  Samantha Barash earned her