Why Consistent Exercise Eludes Us: A Psychological Insight | Mike Kelly | TEDxQueensU
Our healthcare system is under intense strain, but positive change starts with rethinking exercise. Fitness expert Mike Kelly challenges current beliefs related to exercise, motivation, and aging — revealing how a mindset shift can lead to lasting, life-changing consistency. Better understanding a problem, should be the first step in being able to deal with it. Mike Kelly is the founder of We Mean Fitness, Inc., a company dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve lifelong fitness. With over 45 years of experience in the fitness industry, Mike, in addition to being a Queen’s University psychology graduate, has served as a Varsity Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Expert Fitness Witness, Presenter, Course Creator & canfitpro PRO TRAINER (training & certifying fitness professionals). Passionate about helping people move better and stay consistent, Mike is driven by a mission to make fitness sustainable for all. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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