Sabrena Jo, PhD, ACE Senior Director of Science and Education, recently published her original research study on the impact of caring and task-involving climates in older adults’ group fitness class experiences in Kansas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Dr. Jo, whose research interests include understanding how the motivational climate influences participant experiences in various exercise settings, appeared as a guest on two podcasts, which you can check out below:

In this conversation, she breaks down the basic psychological needs that must be met for people to remain motivated and achieve their fitness goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in creating an empowering environment where clients can thrive.

Staying motivated to be active on a consistent basis can be challenging for individuals living with arthritis, despite the knowledge that movement is medicine for those with the condition. In this podcast, Dr. Jo provides advice to help people get—and stay—motivated.