During IDEA World 2014, Dr. Michael Mantell taped a live episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness with Len Kravitz, Ph.D. They discuss the keys to weight management, how trainers today need a multi-factor approach, and Kravitz’s slogan of “inch by inc

43: Total Gym, Helping Millions get Healthier

Aug 27th, 2014 23m 32s

In Episode 43 of “15 Minutes to Wellness,” Dr. Michael Mantell sits down with Jesse Campanaro, the president of Total Gym Commercial, and discusses the globally recognized brand, which began 40 years ago. The two professionals examine Total Gym

42: Childhood and Family Obesity

Aug 20th, 2014 20m 23s

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Michael Mantell and Dr. Stephen Pont discuss the childhood obesity epidemic. They discuss healthy messaging, or the importance in using the appropriate word choices when helping children with weig

41: Lessons in Fitness Leadership (Part 2)

Aug 6th, 2014 18m 4s

In this second episode of a two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell and Robert Dyer, CEO and founder of Fitmarc and co-founder of Integerus, discuss leadership styles and the importance of self-commitment, attitude, an open mind and transparency

40: Lessons in Fitness Leadership (Part 1)

Jul 30th, 2014 21m 33s

In this two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell and Robert Dyer, the CEO and founder of Fitmarc and co-founder of Integerus, discuss Dyer’s belief that an organization is only as strong as its team. Dyer shares his opinion on the importance of th

39: Unique Fitness Centers

Jul 23rd, 2014 18m 16s

Dr. Michael Mantell sits down with Clifton Harski, the director of training and national head coach for Fitwall, in this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness. In addition to the unique training approach of Fitwall, Harski discusses how fitness pro

38: A Career In Fitness

Jul 16th, 2014 20m 1s

In this Episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Michael Mantell chats with Linda Shelton, certified trainer, speaker and health writer. Linda shares advice for new trainers in the fitness industry and discusses her career path from gym teacher t

37: Exercise is Medicine, Part 2

Jul 9th, 2014 16m 43s

In the final podcast of this two-part series, Dr. Michael Mantell and Dr. Edward Phillips discuss the role that media plays in fitness and lifestyle medicine. Additionally, learn how fitness professionals can connect with physicians.

36: Exercise is Medicine, Part 1

Jul 2nd, 2014 18m 41s

In the first session of a two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell, Ph.D., interviews Edward Phillips, M.D., the Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and Director of The Institute of Lifestyle Medic

35: Healthy Dining

Jun 25th, 2014 17m 47s

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Michael Mantell chats with Anita Jones-Mueller, president and founder of Healthy Dining. Jones-Mueller and her team of Healthy Dining registered dietitians are actively creating a healthier Americ

34: amSTATZ

Jun 10th, 2014 21m 19s

It is important for health and fitness professionals to consider themselves business owners. In this episode of "15 Minutes to Wellness," Dr. Michael Mantell and Michael Piermont, CEO and co-founder of amSTATZ, discuss the business side persona

33: The 90+ Study (Part 2)

Jun 5th, 2014 25m 37s

In the final episode of this two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell and Dr. Claudia Kawas discus Dr. Kawas’s recent studies in longevity and dementia. They will share how moderate alcohol and caffeine intake can help with living longer and how e

32: The 90+ Study (Part 1)

May 28th, 2014 12m 12s

In this first portion of a two-part podcast, Dr. Michael Mantell hosts Dr. Claudia Kawas, the Al and Trish Nichols Chair in Clinical Neuroscience and Professor of Neurobiology & Behavior and Neurology at the University of California, Irvine. T

31: The Brain Fitness Connection (Part 2)

May 21st, 2014 12m 52s

In this second session of a two-part podcast, Dr. Mantell and Dr. John Ratey continue their discussion on how exercise can change the body and the brain. The side effects of long-term sitting include increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, cardi

30: The Brain Fitness Connection

May 14th, 2014 16m 35s

In the first half of this two-part episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell and Dr. John Ratey discuss how exercise is the “wonder drug” and is the most powerful tool to optimize our brain functioning. Learn how connection to one another

29: Downing in Calories (Part 2)

May 7th, 2014 16m 52s

Join us for part two, where Dr. David Katz joins Dr. Mantell to continue the discussion about junk food, media hype, and the cultural challenges we face while addressing nutrition and wellness. Dr. Katz is the founding director of Yale Uni

28: Knowledge is Power (Part 1)

Apr 29th, 2014 14m 12s

In this first session of a two-part podcast, special guest Dr. David Katz joins Dr. Mantell to discuss children, junk food and changes needed for a healthier generation. Dr. Katz is the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Rese

27: Being a Role Model

Apr 23rd, 2014 18m 50s

Children often look up to their parents, paying attention and imitating adults that surround them. Would this mean that fit parents often raise fit kids? Tune in and enjoy a lively discussion with Dr. Mantell and Justin Seedman, ACE Certified P

26: Health & Fitness Technology

Apr 16th, 2014 20m 43s

Technology is changing the way we do business, including within the health and fitness industry. Dr. Mantell is joined by Bryan O’Rourke, founder and CEO of Integerus, and will lead a discussion in how technology is creating a new era of wellne

25: A Healthier Nation

Apr 9th, 2014 21m 13s

Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th surgeon general and president of the Canyon Ranch Institute Board of Directors, joins Dr. Mantell to discuss the hot topic of health care. The discussion covers concerns about our healthcare system, health literac

24: Fitness Myths and Mysteries

Apr 2nd, 2014 17m 22s

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, we delve into some of the latest exercise facts and fictions to discover the truth. Chris McGrath, the founder of Movement First, a health and education consulting and training organization, joins Dr.

23: Friendship and Social Support Matter

Mar 26th, 2014 18m 23s

In this touching episode, husband and wife ACE Certified Personal Trainers Lee and Beth Jordan join Dr. Mantell to tell their story of losing weight and finding love. Recently featured on CNN and People Magazine, the Jordans will share why frie

22: Dimensions of Wellness

Mar 12th, 2014 17m 31s

In this 15 Minutes to Wellness podcast, Dr. Mantell welcomes Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. Join as they discuss how the many dimensions of wellness can help enhance a person’s ability to age actively.

21: Why We Eat

Mar 5th, 2014 18m 53s

Tune to this week’s 15 Minutes to Wellness for a discussion on whether our thoughts and rational responses influence why we eat. Dr. Mantell and Deborah Beck Busis, diet program coordinator for the Beck Institute, address the connection between

20: It’s Contagious (Social Circles Influence Who You Are)

Feb 26th, 2014 19m 29s

In this episode of 15 Minutes to Wellness, Dr. Mantell is joined by Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, an internationally known orthopaedic surgeon and U.S. News and World Report “Top Doctor.” The two focus on the influence of social circles, and offer ins