EP65: Exercise as Medicine: When It Helps and When It Hurts with Jeff Cournoyer

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund In this episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Jeff Cournoyer, MHS, ATC, an Exercise Physiologist, to explore the positive and negative effects of exercise, especially for individuals managing chronic illness. Jeff delves into the science of exercise physiology, including anaerobic threshold, overtraining syndrome, and the true definitions of exercise and exertion. He discusses the therapeutic benefits of rest, debunks common nutritional myths and diet regimens, and provides guidance on how to assess whether exercise is restorative or potentially harmful. The goal is to help you achieve a positive metabolic state without pushing your body beyond its limits. Learn how to listen to your body, monitor its signals, and grant yourself permission to rest when needed. Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast – Exercise as Medicine: When It Helps and When It Hurts. Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html Jeff Cournoyer, MHS, ATC, is the Manager of Clinical and Research Physiology Labs at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. With a background in athletic training and a specialization in metabolism and autonomic balance, Jeff collaborates with clinical and research teams at Nova Southeastern University and the Miami Veterans Affairs Health Center. He focuses on treating conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), Gulf War Illness (GWI), and Post-COVID Sequelae ("Long-COVID"). Jeff's expertise lies in analyzing human body movement and function to help patients improve their physiological profiles and recover functional capacities. Prior to joining INIM, he worked with professional sports teams like the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-cournoyer-mhs-atc-71273b20b/ Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/ X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@hayliepomroy Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review. You can also find this show on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3C8vOR8mcZIEVxA9DFoG1Wy9WOPANlnD Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM #ExercisePhysiology #ChronicIllnessSupport #FitnessForChronicIllness