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15 Minutes to Wellness Podcast

Adopting healthy habits one step at a time is the key to long-term change. Our podcast series hosted by ACE Senior Fitness Consultant for Behavioral Sciences Dr. Michael Mantell will help you identify small changes you can make that will empower you to achieve real, healthy change. Each episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness features a special guest from health care, fitness or allied health who will offer tips to help you to live your most fit life.

Hosted by Dr. Michael Mantell, ACE Senior Fitness Consultant for Behavioral Sciences

Episode 4: Goals, Goals, Goals

Michael Mantell, PhD, and Julie Burks, MS, RD, CSSD

9/23/2013

Here comes the fun part, setting goals! In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, you’ll learn to develop small steps into specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals. Julie Burks, ACE-certified Health Coach and Semper Fit Dietitian, and Dr. Mantell discuss what you should set your sights on, and how you should get started.

Episode 3: The Gauge: Measurement vs Ideal

Michael Mantell, PhD, and Cris Dobrosielski, CSCS

9/16/2013

Based on your current eating habits or level of physical activity, it may seem like achieving your most fit life is a long way off. The good news is that will soon change. Instead of getting too eager, make sure you slowly advance to your ideals by taking small steps. Cris Dobrosielski, ACE-certified Health Coach and competitive athlete, joins Dr. Mantell for 15 Minutes to Wellness.

Episode 2: Know Where You’re Going

Michael Mantell, PhD, and Doug Balzarini, CSCS, MMA-CC

9/9/2013

To truly plan out where you’re going, you have to first know where you are. Find out how considering your current eating habits, weight and behaviors related to physical activity over a few days can help you identify areas for improvement. Doug Balzarini, ACE-certified Personal Trainer and mixed martial arts expert, joins Dr. Mantell for 15 Minutes to Wellness.

Episode 1: Kaizen

Michael Mantell, PhD, and Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RD

9/2/2013

Discover the Japanese philosophy of kaizen, the principle of bringing about large changes through small, continuous improvements. Dr. Natalie Digate Muth, a pediatrician and registered dietitian, joins Dr. Mantell for our premier episode.

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