ATFW Podcast: Breaking Down Weight Bias and Stigma in Fitness: Insights for Combating Obesity

In this podcast episode, Breaking Down Weight Bias and Stigma in Fitness: Insights for Combating Obesity, we speak with Kristal Hartman, a board member of the  @ObesityAction   Coalition about the importance of prevention and treatment when it comes to obesity.

If you're concerned about the health implications of obesity, you won't want to miss this episode of our podcast. According to Obesity Canada, a shocking one in 10 premature deaths among Canadian adults age 20 to 64 is directly attributable to obesity. This chronic condition can lead to a host of other health problems, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis and stroke. The economic toll is staggering as well, with the disease costing the global economy an estimated 2 trillion dollars a year.

Kristal shares her personal story of struggling with obesity and how weight bias and stigma can impact those who are living with this chronic disease. She also discusses the critical role of physical activity in obesity treatment and prevention, and provides valuable insights for health club operators looking to create supportive spaces for those living with obesity.

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