Physical activity

In their words

“for most people who struggle to be physically active the most important thing is for them to do what they like doing that that they're capable of doing”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator

• Physical activity and nutrition education from an early age can prevent health issues related to poor diet and inactivity.

  a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD

• Physical activity reduces inflammation and supports mental health; standing more, walking 7,000-10,000 steps, and doing intense exercise are beneficial.

  a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator

• Maintaining general activity supports health and fitness goals.

  a former research biochemist

• The athlete poured energy into running as a hobby that was not drugs.

  a performance scientist with a psychology PhD

• Starting and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is key to achieving marathon running or finding a suitable physical activity

  a performance scientist with a psychology PhD

• Exercise reduced the 8-year mortality rate by 37% and cancer recurrence by 27%, comparable to the best cancer treatments.

  a Stanford-educated anesthesiologist

• Exercise should be enjoyable and sustainable rather than overly prescriptive or confusing

  a licensed practitioner

• Physical movement supports overall health and well-being even if not perfect.

  a performance scientist with a psychology PhD

• Natural movement supports coherence and biological rhythm.

  a licensed naturopathic physician

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