Episode 78 - Menopause, Fitness & Body Image with Dr Maria Luque
In this episode: Dr. Maria Luque, Fitness Expert, Professor, and Menopause Nerd. We talk about
- Body image during menopause
- The role exercise/movement plays in the quality of life during menopause
- How to create healthy habits without diet culture coming along
Dr. Maria Luque is a fitness expert, health science professor, education content developer, menopause nerd, and busy mother passionate about sharing knowledge and helping women lead healthier, happier lives. She’s the creator of Fitness in Menopause, a company dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges and rewards of menopause. She holds both graduate and post-graduate degrees in health sciences and certifications as Certified Health Education Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist. In her Fitness in Menopause Masterclass she helps women find the fun in movement during menopause and her course Menopausal Fitness: Training the Menopausal Client is a NASM, AFAA, and ACE- accredited continuing education course for fitness professionals. She teaches at the College of Health and Human Services at Trident University International and is a freelance writer for fitness publications.
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Christine DeFilippis
Movement motivator, body liberator and unconventional fitness professional, Christine is the owner of Pop Fit Studio, a HAES & weight inclusive fitness studio in the US. She is also the creator of FitProEd, an online education platform for group fitness instructors that would like to expand their expertise. After close to 30 years in the fitness industry, struggling with eating disorders, weight cycling, body dysmorphia and a lot of unhappiness, Christine shifted her focus to joyful movement and created the Breaking Body Biases podcast to amplify voices of fitpros, dietitians and other wellness practitioners looking to destroy diet culture.
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