Exercise Is Medicine- And a Whole Lot More

Explore the comprehensive benefits of exercise in this physician grand rounds presentation by Professor Gregory Welk from Iowa State University's Department of Kinesiology. Delve into the Exercise is Medicine initiative, debunking common myths and examining the scientific evidence supporting exercise's powerful impact on health and quality of life. Learn about innovative approaches to integrating physical activity into healthcare, including the use of wearable technologies and health coaching. Discover how exercise compares to pharmaceutical interventions and gain insights into implementing effective exercise referral systems. Examine the challenges and opportunities in promoting active lifestyles, and understand the vision for a more physically active and healthier society.

Introduction
Exercise is Medicine
How people view exercise
The myth about exercise
The science of exercise
The power of exercise
People go out of their way
Quality of life
Exercise Medicine
Exercise Medicine Initiative
Exercise Vital
Kaiser Permanente
Does it work
Screen captures
US Preventive Services Task Force
Preventive Services
Brief Advice
Exercise vs Drugs
Local Campus Group
Outreach
Referral System
Sidekicks
Health Coach
Clinical Health Coaching
MI Training
Learn at ISU
Wearables
Active Health Technology
Blood Pressure
Physical Activity
Activity Monitoring
Challenges
Technologies
Two approaches
Vision
Conclusion
Question