55: Move Better, Age Better: Real Talk with a Kinesiologist | Stuart Wakefield | Tina's Arena

In this value-packed episode of Tina's Arena, Stuart shares how a painful foot deformity and surgery at age 18 sparked his lifelong mission to help others heal through movement. Now a regulated kinesiologist in Ontario, Stuart dives deep into his journey from a young athlete recovering from surgery to a movement educator helping clients from age 10 to 80+ reclaim strength, balance, and confidence. He explains the difference between kinesiology and other health professions, why muscle mass and walking speed are key indicators of longevity, and why your feet deserve more attention than they get. Whether you're recovering from injury or just want to age well, this episode is filled with practical takeaways.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to Tina’s Arena with Stuart03:00 – Movement Is the Key to True Healing06:30 – From Personal Training to Kinesiology11:30 – Empowering Clients Through Education16:45 – Top 2 Health Priorities: Strength & Cardio25:10 – Final Message: Keep Moving No Matter Your AgeKey words & Hashtags: kinesiology success storyrecovering from foot surgeryhow to fix foot paingait and balance trainingstrength training and longevityplantar fasciitis solutionswhat does a kinesiologist dobarefoot movement educationWindsor Ontario kinesiology walking speed and health#FootHealth#Kinesiology#FunctionalMovement#LongevityTips#BalanceTraining#StrengthTraining#MovementMatters#TinasArenaPodcast#InjuryRecovery#BarefootHealth