If you're in your 20s, you may think heart disease won't hit you. But the choices you make now can affect your risk later on.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1334tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker John P. Higgins MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
John P. Higgins MD, MBA (Hons), MPHIL, FACC, FACP, FAHA, FACSM, FASNC, FSGC is a sports cardiologist for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the Harris Health System. His research interests include the effects of energy beverages on the body, and screening for underlying cardiovascular abnormalities in 120year-olds (6th graders), and steroid effects on the cardiovascular system.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
You love your morning cup of coffee or afternoon espresso for its mid-afternoon boost. But could your caffeine habit be affecting your heart?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1334tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker John P. Higgins MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
John P. Higgins MD, MBA (Hons), MPHIL, FACC, FACP, FAHA, FACSM, FASNC, FSGC is a sports cardiologist for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the Harris Health System. His research interests include the effects of energy beverages on the body, and screening for underlying cardiovascular abnormalities in 12-year-olds (6th graders), and steroid effects on the cardiovascular system.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
When you're pregnant, there seems to be an endless list of things you can't do. But is lifting weights one of them?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1334tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker James Pivarnik, Ph.D., FACSM
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
James Pivarnik, Ph.D., FACSM, is a professor of kinesiology and epidemiology at Michigan State University, where he directs the Center for Physical Activity and Health and serves as a University Research Integrity Officer. Dr. Pivarnik is a nationally recognized expert on issues related to exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. As an exercise physiologist and epidemiologist, his focus is on the role of physical activity in reducing the risk factors for chronic disease development and the morbidity and mortality of those suffering from these conditions.
As past president of the American College of Sports Medicine (2009-2010), Dr. Pivarnik is a leader of the ACSM "Exercise is Medicine™ On Campus" initiative. His presidency was marked by an increased emphasis on graduate students as the future of the profession of sports medicine and exercise science. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
If you're a runner, you know that it's a way to clear your mind and escape everyday stress. Does that have to end during pregnancy?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1334tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker James Pivarnik, Ph.D., FACSM
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
James Pivarnik, Ph.D., FACSM, is a professor of kinesiology and epidemiology at Michigan State University, where he directs the Center for Physical Activity and Health and serves as a University Research Integrity Officer. Dr. Pivarnik is a nationally recognized expert on issues related to exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. As an exercise physiologist and epidemiologist, his focus is on the role of physical activity in reducing the risk factors for chronic disease development and the morbidity and mortality of those suffering from these conditions.
As past president of the American College of Sports Medicine (2009-2010), Dr. Pivarnik is a leader of the ACSM "Exercise is Medicine™ On Campus" initiative. His presidency was marked by an increased emphasis on graduate students as the future of the profession of sports medicine and exercise science. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Joint pain can literally stop you in your tracks. Learn how to overcome the pain and get your mobility back.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1333tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Stanley A. Herring, MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Stanley A. Herring, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist who has been in practice over 30 years. Currently Dr. Herring serves as Director of Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Health for UW Medicine, and he is a clinical professor in the Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. He is Co-Medical Director of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program, a partnership of UW Medicine, Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Herring serves as one of the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners and is a consultant for the Seattle Storm and the University of Washington Sports Medicine Program. Dr. Herring's practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of neurological and musculoskeletal injuries, particularly focusing on spinal disorders in active people and athletes and sports-related concussions.
Dr. Herring has held many national leadership positions, including President of the North American Spine Society, member of the Board of Trustees of the American College of Sports Medicine and Board Member of the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is also a founding member of the Physiatric Association of Sports, Spine & Occupational Rehabilitation and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He is a member of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, and the concussion expert for the Football and Wellness Committee for USA Football. He is also a member of the Medical Advisory Board for Pop Warner Football. Dr. Herring serves on the editorial boards of professional journals and has been an editor of eight textbooks, as well as contributor to 52 professional journal articles and 48 textbook chapters. In addition, Dr. Herring is a frequent national and international speaker on a variety of physiatric and sports medicine topics. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Women are playing more sports than ever. They are also getting hurt more than ever. Learn how to protect yourself.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1333tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Stanley A. Herring, MD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Stanley A. Herring, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist who has been in practice over 30 years. Currently Dr. Herring serves as Director of Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Health for UW Medicine, and he is a clinical professor in the Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. He is Co-Medical Director of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program, a partnership of UW Medicine, Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Herring serves as one of the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners and is a consultant for the Seattle Storm and the University of Washington Sports Medicine Program. Dr. Herring's practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of neurological and musculoskeletal injuries, particularly focusing on spinal disorders in active people and athletes and sports-related concussions.
Dr. Herring has held many national leadership positions, including President of the North American Spine Society, member of the Board of Trustees of the American College of Sports Medicine and Board Member of the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is also a founding member of the Physiatric Association of Sports, Spine & Occupational Rehabilitation and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He is a member of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, and the concussion expert for the Football and Wellness Committee for USA Football. He is also a member of the Medical Advisory Board for Pop Warner Football. Dr. Herring serves on the editorial boards of professional journals and has been an editor of eight textbooks, as well as contributor to 52 professional journal articles and 48 textbook chapters. In addition, Dr. Herring is a frequent national and international speaker on a variety of physiatric and sports medicine topics. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Have you tried every pill, potion, powder or food to get your metabolism revving? Maybe it's not as complicated as you think.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 2
- Audio File train_your_body/1333tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Felicia Stoler, PhD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Dr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a Bachelors from Tulane University, a Masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her Doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ. Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.
Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families across the country in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes. She is the author Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top must-have books in 2011. She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity.
Felicia has been on many national and local television and radio programs across the U.S. She is one of the most sought-after nutrition/fitness experts for TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. She is passionate about helping people live healthier lives – and practices what she preaches. She maintains a private practice and provides consulting and public speaking. Felicia is the mother of two children and step-mom of one – living in NJ. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Have you tried every diet on the books and still haven't lost weight? You may be suffering from diet burnout.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 1
- Audio File train_your_body/1333tb2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Felicia Stoler, PhD
- Organization ACSM
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Guest Bio
Dr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a Bachelors from Tulane University, a Masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her Doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ. Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.
Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families across the country in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes. She is the author Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top must-have books in 2011. She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity.
Felicia has been on many national and local television and radio programs across the U.S. She is one of the most sought-after nutrition/fitness experts for TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. She is passionate about helping people live healthier lives – and practices what she preaches. She maintains a private practice and provides consulting and public speaking. Felicia is the mother of two children and step-mom of one – living in NJ. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
What is clean eating? Does it mean you clean your food before you eat it? Not quite. But it does mean a healthier lifestyle.
Additional Info
- Segment Number 4
- Audio File train_your_body/1331tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Pamela Peeke, MD
- Organization ACSM
- Book Title The Hunger Fix
- Guest Website Dr Peeke
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Guest Bio
Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness. Calling herself an "edutainer," Dr. Peeke uses her trademark wit and wisdom to provide audiences with a healthy lifestyle message in such a memorable and entertaining style that she is one of the most requested physician speakers in America. She has been named one of America's top physicians by the Consumers Research Council of America.
Dr. Peeke is a Pew Foundation Scholar in Nutrition and Metabolism, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland and Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Peeke has teamed with the U.S. Surgeon General to create the Surgeon General Walks for a Healthy and Fit Nation.
Dr Peeke is the lifestyle expert for WebMD's 90 million members, using a multimedia educational approach that includes The Everyday Fitness with Dr. Pam Peeke blogs, newsletters, podcasts and her healthy diet and lifestyle community exchange.
Dr. Peeke's newest book, The Hunger Fix: The 3-Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction, launched September 21, 2012 on Katie Couric's new show, Katie, followed by Good Morning America, Nightline and a bi-coastal book tour. Within five days of launch, The Hunger Fix became a New York Times bestseller. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Muscle milk, protein powders, bars, goo, ready-made drinks... do any of them make a difference in your results or in your workout?
Additional Info
- Segment Number 3
- Audio File train_your_body/1331tb2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Pamela Peeke, MD
- Organization ACSM
- Book Title The Hunger Fix
- Guest Website Dr Peeke
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Guest Bio
Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness. Calling herself an "edutainer," Dr. Peeke uses her trademark wit and wisdom to provide audiences with a healthy lifestyle message in such a memorable and entertaining style that she is one of the most requested physician speakers in America. She has been named one of America's top physicians by the Consumers Research Council of America.
Dr. Peeke is a Pew Foundation Scholar in Nutrition and Metabolism, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland and Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Peeke has teamed with the U.S. Surgeon General to create the Surgeon General Walks for a Healthy and Fit Nation.
Dr Peeke is the lifestyle expert for WebMD's 90 million members, using a multimedia educational approach that includes The Everyday Fitness with Dr. Pam Peeke blogs, newsletters, podcasts and her healthy diet and lifestyle community exchange.
Dr. Peeke's newest book, The Hunger Fix: The 3-Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction, launched September 21, 2012 on Katie Couric's new show, Katie, followed by Good Morning America, Nightline and a bi-coastal book tour. Within five days of launch, The Hunger Fix became a New York Times bestseller. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
