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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 47 MIN

Move your body: Finding routines that work for you

from MPR News with Angela Davis · host Minnesota Public Radio

We all know that we should exercise. It's good for our hearts, minds and overall health. And yet, actually doing it — and doing it consistently — can be surprisingly hard.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a behavioral researcher and a fitness expert about why so many people struggle to start and stick with an exercise routine, how to get motivated and what actually helps people build lasting habits.Guests:Beth Lewis is a behavioral researcher, licensed psychologist and a professor of kinesiology at the University of Minnesota. Her work is focused on finding what actually helps people move more. Amber Ellison Walker is the head trainer and the co-owner of Happy Human Fitness, an in-home personal training company based in Minneapolis.

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