During IDEA World 2014, Dr. Michael Mantell taped a live episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness with Len Kravitz, Ph.D. They discuss the keys to weight management, how trainers today need a multi-factor approach, and Kravitz’s slogan of “inch by inch it’s a cinch, yard by yard it’s much too hard,” which emphasizes taking small steps to modify your health
Sep 03, 2014•17 min
In Episode 43 of “15 Minutes to Wellness,” Dr. Michael Mantell sits down with Jesse Campanaro, the president of Total Gym Commercial, and discusses the globally recognized brand, which began 40 years ago. The two professionals examine Total Gym’s partnership with ACE, the newest equipment and studios they’ve developed, Total Gym’s overall mission of helping millions of people get healthier, and how it aligns with the mission of ACE.
Aug 27, 2014•24 min
In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Michael Mantell and Dr. Stephen Pont discuss the childhood obesity epidemic. They discuss healthy messaging, or the importance in using the appropriate word choices when helping children with weight loss; health literacy; and three key items that families struggling with obesity can do in order to get healthy.
Aug 20, 2014•20 min
In this second episode of a two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell and Robert Dyer, CEO and founder of Fitmarc and co-founder of Integerus, discuss leadership styles and the importance of self-commitment, attitude, an open mind and transparency in health and fitness professionals. Learn the secrets of motivating employees to perform at a higher level, how to ensure your team is fully engaged in their work, and your responsibility to the staff you lead.
Aug 06, 2014•18 min
In this two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell and Robert Dyer, the CEO and founder of Fitmarc and co-founder of Integerus, discuss Dyer’s belief that an organization is only as strong as its team. Dyer shares his opinion on the importance of the educational partnership between ACE and Les Mills, which helps more professionals within the health and fitness industry become certified and create career paths.
Jul 30, 2014•22 min
Dr. Michael Mantell sits down with Clifton Harski, the director of training and national head coach for Fitwall, in this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness. In addition to the unique training approach of Fitwall, Harski discusses how fitness professionals can get involved with clients by focusing on coaching quality and interactions.
Jul 23, 2014•18 min
In this Episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Michael Mantell chats with Linda Shelton, certified trainer, speaker and health writer. Linda shares advice for new trainers in the fitness industry and discusses her career path from gym teacher to celebrity trainer. They discuss how new professionals in the fitness industry should be prepared to adopt a wellness philosophy in helping the overall physical health and wellbeing of a client, not simply the look of their body.
Jul 16, 2014•20 min
In the final podcast of this two-part series, Dr. Michael Mantell and Dr. Edward Phillips discuss the role that media plays in fitness and lifestyle medicine. Additionally, learn how fitness professionals can connect with physicians.
Jul 09, 2014•17 min
In the first session of a two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell, Ph.D., interviews Edward Phillips, M.D., the Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and Director of The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at the Joselin Diabetes Center. Listen to the two experts discuss how physicians should be prescribing exercise to their patients rather than medication, the partnership between medical professionals and fitness professionals, and ways to encourage pos...
Jul 02, 2014•19 min
In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Michael Mantell chats with Anita Jones-Mueller, president and founder of Healthy Dining. Jones-Mueller and her team of Healthy Dining registered dietitians are actively creating a healthier America - in a delicious way, every day. On HealthyDiningFinder.com , you'll find dietitian-approved menu choices at thousands of restaurants coast to coast. Dr. Mantell and Jones-Mueller discuss the benefits of her nationwide website, what to look for when you’r...
Jun 25, 2014•18 min
It is important for health and fitness professionals to consider themselves business owners. In this episode of "15 Minutes to Wellness," Dr. Michael Mantell and Michael Piermont, CEO and co-founder of amSTATZ, discuss the business side personal training, how technology enhances client relationships and how amSTATZ can help trainers and clients stay organized.
Jun 10, 2014•21 min
In the final episode of this two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell and Dr. Claudia Kawas discus Dr. Kawas’s recent studies in longevity and dementia. They will share how moderate alcohol and caffeine intake can help with living longer and how exercise matters at any age.
Jun 05, 2014•26 min
In this first portion of a two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell hosts Dr. Claudia Kawas, the Al and Trish Nichols Chair in Clinical Neuroscience and Professor of Neurobiology & Behavior and Neurology at the University of California, Irvine. They discuss Dr. Kawas’s work on numerous longitudinal studies of aging and dementia, how exercise matters and her most recent endeavor, The 90+ Study.
May 28, 2014•12 min
In this second session of a two-part podcast, Dr. Mantell and Dr. John Ratey continue their discussion on how exercise can change the body and the brain. The side effects of long-term sitting include increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiac disease, boredom, depression, stress and lack of attention. Learn more about how exercise can be used to combat these issues and how this research can be incorporated into schools and workplace wellness programs.
May 21, 2014•13 min
In the first half of this two-part episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell and Dr. John Ratey discuss how exercise is the “wonder drug” and is the most powerful tool to optimize our brain functioning. Learn how connection to one another is vital, how it has been lost over the years in our digital world and its importance to health and growth of the brain.
May 14, 2014•17 min
Join us for part two, where Dr. David Katz joins Dr. Mantell to continue the discussion about junk food, media hype, and the cultural challenges we face while addressing nutrition and wellness. Dr. Katz is the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center, a leader in nutrition, chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
May 07, 2014•17 min
In this first session of a two-part podcast, special guest Dr. David Katz joins Dr. Mantell to discuss children, junk food and changes needed for a healthier generation. Dr. Katz is the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center, a leader in nutrition, chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
Apr 29, 2014•14 min
Children often look up to their parents, paying attention and imitating adults that surround them. Would this mean that fit parents often raise fit kids? Tune in and enjoy a lively discussion with Dr. Mantell and Justin Seedman, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and the founder of JustinFit, LLC, on the impact that healthy and unhealthy parents have on their children.
Apr 23, 2014•19 min
Technology is changing the way we do business, including within the health and fitness industry. Dr. Mantell is joined by Bryan O’Rourke, founder and CEO of Integerus, and will lead a discussion in how technology is creating a new era of wellness and how ACE pros can stay ahead of the curve.
Apr 16, 2014•21 min
Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th surgeon general and president of the Canyon Ranch Institute Board of Directors, joins Dr. Mantell to discuss the hot topic of health care. The discussion covers concerns about our healthcare system, health literacy, what needs to change and how we can use behavior changes to become a healthier nation.
Apr 09, 2014•21 min
In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, we delve into some of the latest exercise facts and fictions to discover the truth. Chris McGrath, the founder of Movement First, a health and education consulting and training organization, joins Dr. Mantell for this insightful episode.
Apr 02, 2014•17 min
In this touching episode, husband and wife ACE Certified Personal Trainers Lee and Beth Jordan join Dr. Mantell to tell their story of losing weight and finding love. Recently featured on CNN and People Magazine, the Jordans will share why friendship and social support are important in any lifestyle modification process.
Mar 26, 2014•18 min
In this 15 Minutes to Wellness podcast, Dr. Mantell welcomes Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. Join as they discuss how the many dimensions of wellness can help enhance a person’s ability to age actively.
Mar 12, 2014•18 min
Tune to this week’s 15 Minutes to Wellness for a discussion on whether our thoughts and rational responses influence why we eat. Dr. Mantell and Deborah Beck Busis, diet program coordinator for the Beck Institute, address the connection between cognitive behavior therapy and weight loss.
Mar 05, 2014•19 min
In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell is joined by Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, an internationally known orthopaedic surgeon and U.S. News and World Report “Top Doctor.” The two focus on the influence of social circles, and offer insight on why people go to the doctor and how to handle certain situations involving health problems.
Feb 26, 2014•19 min
Dr. Mantell is joined by two-time Personal Trainer of the Year Award-Winner Jonathan Ross to discover why we eat and how we can enhance our lifestyle change. Tune in to find out why achieving a healthier lifestyle takes more than just mere willpower.
Feb 19, 2014•18 min
In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell is joined by Dr. Walter Bortz, clinical professor of medicine at Stanford University and a well-known expert on aging and longevity. The two discuss several of the factors associated with successful behavior change including time with family.
Feb 12, 2014•19 min
Once a health and fitness program has run its course, it’s often easy for people to revert back to their old ways. In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell is joined by James Prochaska, PhD, professor of psychology, author and director of the Cancer Prevention Research Center at University of Rhode Island to discuss how to successfully maintain lifestyle change.
Feb 05, 2014•17 min
In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, the tables are turned on Dr. Mantell, who fields questions from ACE Certified Personal Trainer Ted Vickey, founder of FitWell LLC. Tune in to find out more about behavior change and how “the link is what you think.”
Jan 29, 2014•18 min
Ever wonder how technology can help you achieve better health? In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, ACE Certified Personal Trainer Ted Vickey, founder of FitWell LLC, joins Dr. Mantell to discuss the latest advancements in fitness technology.
Jan 22, 2014•17 min