Ep 6 - Exercise? Exercise! (Why it matters and how to get started)

Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, ACSM certified personal trainer, nutrition faculty instructor at Bucks Community College, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. Felicia is a provider for insurance companies, but also works with clients out-of-pocket. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. 

Research on Benefits of Exercise: 

-https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral... 

-https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/... 

-Prevention of chronic diseases: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... 

-Resistance training and bone development: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22777... 

-Blood circulation and exercise: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15518... 

-Improved psychological outcomes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9973590/ 

-Reducing all causes of mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18159... 

-High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... -HIIT and fat loss - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/10/655 

-Fall Prevention Exercise Program - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... 

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This information is not to be used as a substitute for medical care or advice, diagnosis or treatment.