Exploring Wellness as a Lifestyle with Dr. Gina Lokna

Описание: Join Dr. Gina Lokna, a UC Davis sports medicine physician, as she explores "Wellness as a Lifestyle" in this informative and engaging video. Dr. Lokna provides the framework for understanding and implementing lifestyle medicine, focusing on six key pillars: nutrition, exercise, stress management, social support, avoiding risky behaviors, and sleep.

In this video, you will learn:
• The principles of lifestyle medicine and its six pillars
• How to create SMART goals for exercise and other wellness practices
• Practical advice for incorporating balanced exercise into your routine
• The importance of a whole foods, plant-predominant diet
• Tips for building a balanced meal and improving your nutrition
• Strategies for maintaining good sleep hygiene and managing stress effectively
• The role of social connections and avoiding risky behaviors in overall wellness

Dr. Lokna shares actionable, evidence-based practices and offers valuable insights into achieving optimal health through a whole-person approach. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, enhance your diet, or manage stress better, this video provides the tools and knowledge you need to embark on your wellness journey.

About Dr. Lokna: Dr. Gina Lokna is a dedicated sports medicine physician with a collaborative teaching style that engages patients of all fitness levels in treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. She emphasizes a whole-person approach to fitness and wellness, partnering with her patients to provide exercise prescriptions, injury treatment and prevention, fitness assessments, and integrative lifestyle interventions to support optimal health.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Learning Objectives
02:23 - What is Lifestyle Medicine and the 6 Pillars?
03:02 - Creating SMART Goals for Exercise
10:35 - Why Should We Strength Train?
16:03 - Flexibility & Stability
19:08 - Examples of Exercise SMART Goals
20:50 - Exploring the Nutrition Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine
28:08 - Building a Balanced Meal
32:30 - Sleep Hygiene
40:23 - Stress Management
47:22 - Social Pillar
48:30 - Avoiding Risky Behaviors
49:40 - Closing Remarks

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