Wellness Paradox Podcast

Margaret Moore, aka Coach Meg has worked with thousands of coaches. The simple thing all successful wellness coaches do? Coaches help people cultivate the mindset to grow and expand themselves by: 1. Doing the work themselves. 2. Having conversations that encourage people to dig deeper. 3. Be with people by showing you are committed and believe in them. Thoughts? The full podcast with Michael Stack is linked in the comments. Wellcoaches | Applied Fitness Solutions | Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School #coaching #health

2 years ago today, episode #85 dropped! The objective reality is not enough people are physically active. We know that less than half of Americans get the recommended amount of physical activity (150 min/week). We also know that the fitness industry consistently serves less than 20% of the American public. Clearly, our current messaging around physical activity, movement, and exercise is not resonating with the vast majority of people (especially the people that need it the most). Our guest in episode 85, Janet Omstead, thinks there’s a way to change that by reframing the concept of exercise as play. That’s right, the thing we all loved to do as kids, but rarely do as adults, is how she views exercise when working with her clients. Her mission is to get all people (fitness professionals and the public at large) to start to operationalize this reframe into their life, as a way to get more people moving and enjoying the multiple health benefits of an active lifestyle. In this “playful” conversation, we’ll explore the principles Janet discusses in her book (appropriately named, “The Play Book: How To Get In The Habit Of Good Health”), and how fitness professionals can use these principles in their practice with their clients. More importantly, Janet will explain how this is an opportunity to reach a whole new market of potential clients with language that is more inclusive and approachable for the many people who aren’t engaging in physical activity and exercise right now. #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing

Next Wednesday, join us for our final episode of 2024! You won't want to miss this special episode where we reflect on our journey of integrating exercise professionals into healthcare delivery. #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing

Great insight on the key to building strong connections back from episode #125 with Jenn Trepeck #wellness #fitness #exercise #fitpros

2 years ago today, episode #84 dropped! Improving overall wellbeing is the primary responsibility of any allied health professional. As fitness professionals, sometimes we narrow our focus to merely physical health (and fitness, in particular). Our guest in episode 84, Dr. Renee Exelbert, thinks fitness professionals should expand their consciousness of how they truly can help overall wellbeing and mental health. Dr. Exelbert is a practicing psychologist, who after her own battle with cancer, found exercise and movement to be a powerful tool to not only regain her physical health, but also to improve her mental health. This lived experience was so impactful for her, that she took the time to get her personal trainer certification and begin integrating exercise into her psychotherapy practice. In this episode, we’ll dive into the methodology she developed and uses on a daily basis in her practice with a wide range of individuals. This is such a powerful conversation for fitness professionals to hear. Dr. Exelbert really does an amazing job of taking what she does as a mental health professional and translating into actionable lessons and skills fitness professionals can use today in their work with clients. #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing

Today, episode #137 dropped! Discover the future of fitness with Amy Thompson, CEO of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, as she unveils the secrets to a thriving career in the exercise industry. Ready to break free from isolation and ignite your professional growth? Our conversation reveals how IDEA has been revolutionizing support for fitness professionals with a legacy of 43 years, now further enhanced by their innovative mentorship program. Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran in the field, Amy shares invaluable insights on how to leverage IDEA's vast resources and educational tools to stay at the forefront of the industry. Explore the critical role of continuous learning and the power of collaboration in today's fitness landscape. We navigate the necessity of building bridges with allied health professionals, ensuring clear scopes of practice while maintaining high standards across the board. Get a sneak peek into the upcoming Idea World event in Sacramento—a gathering designed to unite fitness and health experts. Join us as we tackle the challenges of balancing accessibility with professionalism, and learn how you can be part of this dynamic evolution in the science of human anatomy, mental health, and behavioral psychology. Listen at the link in the comments below! #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing

2 days until episode 137, "Revolutionizing Your Fitness Career" with Amy Boone Thompson! #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing

2 years ago today episode #83 dropped! Technology and exercise have become inextricably linked during the past three years. From wearables, to connected fitness equipment, to even zoom workouts with a client, many of us can’t imagine fitness without some type of technological integration. Our guest in episode 83, Ryan DeLuca, thinks the next technological innovation we should be looking at in the fitness industry is virtual reality. In fact, as Ryan points out in this conversation, it’s already here. If Ryan’s name sounds familiar to you, it could be from his previous company, bodybuilding.com, which he founded in 1999, and sold in 2015. Ryan’s taking that entrepreneurial success in the fitness technology space and shifting it to the virtual reality segment with the founding of a new company, Black Box VR Fitness. In this episode we’ll explore virtual reality’s application to fitness and exercise, particularly as a way to make exercise more enjoyable for non-traditional exercisers, leading to greater long-term compliance. We’ll also dive into how fitness professionals should consider approaching this technology right now and, in the years to come, as it progresses. Technological advances don’t have to be a scary thing, and they certainly won’t put fitness professionals out of job, if they know how to interact with emerging technologies, like VR. That is the primary goal of this conversation; to give fitness professionals a look over the horizon of a fitness technology that is fast emerging in the marketplace. You definitely don’t want to miss Ryan’s insights in this exciting area! #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing #bodybuilding

Next Wednesday, episode #137 drops with Amy Boone Thompson, Owner and CEO of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the Chair of World Active. Stay tuned! #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing

2 years ago today, episode #82 dropped! Wellness Paradox host Michael Stack recently wrote an article for Club Industry called “Five Steps to Professionalizing the Fitness Industry.” Given this is a topic of keen interest to Wellness Paradox listeners Michael has taken episode 82 to recap and expand on what he talked about in that article around the need for professionalization in the fitness industry. In this episode, he’ll discuss why the professionalization effort is so critical for the fitness industry if it is to shift from the entertainment-based commodity it’s currently viewed as, to an essential stakeholder in the healthcare delivery system. He’ll suggest the following framework to undergo this professionalism transformation: 1. Shifting our imagery, messaging, and hiring practices. 2. Using evidence-based claims 3. Hiring certified and degreed professionals 4. Cross-sector collaboration 5. Producing, collecting, and reporting outcome metrics This is an existential conversation for our industry to be having. Please listen and share, the future of our industry, and the health of our nation, depends on it #fitness #fitpros #fitnessprofessionals #health #wellness #exercise #wellbeing