Exercise as prevention with professor Dr. Stacey Ruholl

In this episode you will hear from a mentor of mine, Dr. Stacey Ruholl. Dr. Ruholl is a professor in the department of Exercise science, sport and recreation at Eastern Illinois university, as well as the director of the Adult Fitness program which works directly with the surrounding community. In this episode you will hear Dr. Ruholl’s personal experience with exercise as a preventive tool for disease, how the exercise science curriculum has changed and the impact the fitness professional can have on individuals.

In this episode you will also hear:

  • Discussions you should be having with your physician
  • Risk stratification for the young adult
  • The importance of leading by example

You can find more about her programs at www.eiu.edu and follow the EIU adult fitness program on Facebook.

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