#259: Exercise and Energy - Energy For Optimal Health Series
April 3, 2025 · 17 min
About this episode
Summary In this episode, of Metabolism, Muscles, and Mindset, Dr. Novitsky dives into one of her favorite topics as an obesity medicine doc and fitness enthusiast: the transformative link between exercise and energy. Listeners will gain insight into the bidirectional relationship between emotional and physical energy, the hormonal impacts of movement—including insulin sensitivity and cortisol regulation—and how exercise improves emotional regulation and stress resilience. She also touches on the importance of role models, confidence, and community, particularly for women, and how embodying strength becomes a purpose-driven, high-energy experience. She challenges the all-too-common belief that we’re “too tired to exercise" and explores how breaking through that initial mental hurdle can unlock powerful benefits across physical, mental, and emotional energy systems.
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