Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade as well as host  and creator of the Wellness Paradox Podcast. He is dedicated to advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to  become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.  With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership.  In this episode we discuss the movement towards systemic changes for fitness professionals to gain recognition within the healthcare system and what fitness professionals can do now to start building trust with healthcare providers. We also discuss the pivotal role fitness professionals working with the older adult population play in preventative healthcare.  Links for Michael: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox Links to mentions on the podcast: CREP-Coalition of Registered Exercise Professionals Physical Activity Alliance Welld Health Medical Fitness Association Cooper Wellness John Berardi Links: 20% off FAI Certifications using the links below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Functional Aging Specialist Certification⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://issa.sjv.io/c/3955809/1695983/12162 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Functional Aging Group Exercise Specialist Certification⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://issa.sjv.io/c/3955809/1703510/12162 Connect with Second Act Fit Pros Second Act Fit Pros Newsletter Instagram Facebook Email: [email protected] erineleu.com