Apr 24 2024 29 mins
In this episode Professor Mike Lambert from the Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Sport Research Centre at the University of Cape Town sheds light on the multifaceted challenges faced by medical students, balancing academic demands with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Mike is joined by Associate Professor Georgia Torres and Dr Natalia Neophytou, both from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Georgia has a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and a PhD in the field of Metabolic Syndrome and Exercise Programming. She also holds a Medical Exercise Specialist and a Health Coaching qualification with the American Council on Exercise.
Natalia holds a Masters degree in the field of Biokinetics and, more recently she submitted her PhD in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Drawing from the expertise of Georgia and Natalia, they discuss the repercussions of prolonged sitting and reduced physical activity on cardiovascular health, emphasising the importance of proactive measures.
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