Ep. 31 | Bridging the Gap between Medicine and Fitness

In this conversation, Dr. Nina Crowley interviews Jeff Young, an expert in strength and conditioning and exercise programming, who is speaking about building the bridge between medicine and fitness at the upcoming Obesity Medicine Association Meeting in Denver. They explore the importance of incorporating exercise programming into medical treatment plans to ensure comprehensive care and the need for standardized terminology in the fitness industry. They also discuss the challenges of building trust and collaboration between healthcare professionals and fitness professionals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating informed consumers and the role of education in both the medical and fitness fields. They also touch on the significance of individualized metrics and body composition assessment in tracking progress and making adjustments, especially as it relates to significant weight loss seen with medical and surgical obesity treatments.