Dr. Michael Hosking: Merging Mindfulness, GLP-1s, and the Neuroscience of Exercise

07/03/24 • 52 min

Dr. Michael Hosking, a distinguished Ph.D. in Biology, former Davidson College faculty member, and avid cyclist. In this insightful episode, Dr. Hosking shares his compelling journey from overcoming debilitating depression to founding Revocycle Mind and Body Cycling, a mindfulness-based indoor cycling program.
In this episode, Dr. Hosking delves into:
- The Neuroscience of Exercise: Understanding how physical activity impacts brain health and mental well-being.
- Mindfulness in Fitness: Exploring the benefits of integrating mindfulness practices with exercise routines.
- GLP-1s in Fitness: Discussing the need for a united approach in the fitness industry regarding GLP-1s and their role in tackling the obesity crisis.
- Mental Health and Exercise: Sharing insights on how combining mindfulness with physical activity can revolutionize mental health treatment.
- Holistic Wellness Approaches: Offering a comprehensive view of how fitness professionals can adopt holistic strategies to enhance overall wellness.
This episode is packed with valuable information for fitness business executives looking to innovate and implement cutting-edge wellness strategies. Dr. Hosking's expertise and personal experiences provide a unique perspective on the intersection of fitness, neuroscience, and mental health. Tune in to discover how these insights can transform your approach to fitness and wellness.
Chapters:
00:00 Guest Intro
3:09- The Cultural Differences Between Athleticism and Fitness
6:50- Distracted Fitness and Group Exercise
9:08- The shift to mindfulness and mental health in fitness
11:50- The Revocycle Story and Prescribing Fitness for Mental Health
14:39- Battling PTSD and Depression
21:04- Neurogenesis and The Brain
25:27- The science of exercise on depression and anxiety
30:40- The state of flow and exercise
34:07- GLP-1 and the fitness industries responsbility
42:02- The culture shift on treating obesity
49:46- Closing Commentary
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All Things Fitness and Wellness - Dr. Michael Hosking: Merging Mindfulness, GLP-1s, and the Neuroscience of Exercise

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distracted fitness shares the belief that exercise sucks, but you got to do it in order to get hot. So we're going to make a party. We're going to make it distracting with loud music and screaming instructors, a dance party on a bike, flashing lights so that you get through it. And then over time, you'll have that hot body and then you'll be happy so I came into this industry not knowing any of this about fitness because I wasn't a fitness person.