Neha Gothe, is the Director of the Exercise Psychology Lab, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, that explores the bio-psycho-social health benefits of physical activity across the lifespan. Her research agenda has focused on promoting physical activity, including non-traditional modes such as yoga, as a means to improve health and quality of life. Dr. Gothe’s research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and she mentors Masters and Doctoral students.
In this episode, Dr. Neha talks about the importance of including 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise and two days of muscle strengthening exercises in one's routine for a long and disease free life.
In this series, we seek to understand the science of exercise and what is it that yoga asana does well, and what is it that it doesn't. Is yoga enough as your only form of exercise? Or not? Join us in exploring this question in an in-depth way!
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