All Things Fitness and Wellness

All Things Fitness and Wellness

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Meet Amira Polack: How Struct Club is Changing Group Fitness

Discover how Amira Polack, founder of Struct Club, is transforming group fitness instruction with innovative technology. In this episode of "All Things Fitness and Wellness," Amira shares her journey from frustration to creating a globally successful app that integrates playlists, moves, and notes for indoor cycling instructors. Tune in for an inspiring story of innovation, determination, and community impact.

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Success in Fitness Tech: Insights from Tara Levitt

Join host Krissy Vann on All Things Fitness and Wellness as she chats with Tara Levitt about innovation in fitness technology, the importance of networking, and insights from the Fitness Technology Summit. Discover Tara's inspiring journey and expert advice on navigating the evolving fitness industry.

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2024's Key Wellness Travel Trends with Accor's Emlyn Brown

Explore the future of wellness travel with Emlyn Brown, Accor's wellness expert, as he unveils the 2024 trends set to transform the fitness industry. Dive into social wellbeing, active nutrition, and more in this insightful podcast summary. Stay ahead in the evolving world of fitness and wellness travel.

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From Fitness Pioneers to Mental Health Champions | Victor and Lynne Brick

Explore the inspiring story of Victor and Lynne Brick, from aerobics instructors to mental health pioneers, and learn about their groundbreaking John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. Discover how they're reshaping mental health care by integrating physical fitness and lifestyle practices for holistic well-being.

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From Job Loss to Personal Triumph: Les Staff's Inspiring Journey of Transformation

Discover the inspiring journey of Les Staff, a news director who faced job loss and an identity crisis. Follow his path of personal triumph as he sheds physical and mental weight through a transformative weight loss journey. Learn how fitness and wellness became the catalysts for his incredible transformation, proving that even in the face of adversity, resilience and self-discovery can lead to profound growth. Be inspired to reclaim your own sense of identity and embrace the power of fitness in overcoming life's challenges.

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Stronger Minds, Happier Lives: Exercise as Mental Health Medicine

Dr. Ben Singh explains how exercise can surpass the effectiveness of medications for managing mental health. We also discuss the media attention surrounding the study, including its reference on the widely popular Joe Rogan podcast. This episode sheds light on the importance of evidence-based strategies and peer-reviewed research, emphasizing the need to advocate for exercise as an essential component of mental health management.

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Championing Mental Health: UFC Gym's Derek Gallup Turning Pain into Purpose

Learn how Derek Gallup, a highly successful figure in the fitness industry, is turning his personal tragedy into a movement for suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. In a powerful podcast episode, Derek shares his story of losing his wife Carla to suicide after a battle with mental illness, and how he's launching a new foundation called SPARKLE to honor her memory. SPARKLE stands for Suicide Prevention Through Physical Activity, Relaxation, Kindness, Laughter, and Education, and is focused on breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. This inspiring blog post shares Derek's journey of turning pain into purpose, and how fitness has helped him cope with grief while also inspiring others to prioritize their mental health.

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Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for Mental Wellness in 2023

Interest in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy continues to gain traction in 2023. Research studies by Health Canada continue to expand. Dr. Devon Christie, Medical Director for Numinus Wellness Inc, joins the All Things Fitness and Wellness podcast to explain the role psychedelic assisted therapy can play in regards to mental wellness in 2023.

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