The Importance of Mental Health & Well-Being in Fitness

— It is evident that regular exercise is important for maintaining a healthy body and for reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes. Interestingly, the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy mind is also becoming more and more clear. Exercise is now being prescribed by doctors as a part of treatment for a range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety. While scientists do not fully understand how exercise can help improve our mood, we know enough about the positive benefits of exercise to suggest that everyone living with mental illness should have access to tailored exercise programs as part of their recovery. From sleep aids to a cleaning disinfectant spray, Darren has been successful in innovating new products, developing supply chains, and establishing initial marketing/positioning. Darren has also been a proven fitness leader, working as a strength and conditioning advisor for elite and amateur athletes for 28 years. He has served as a volunteer coach at junior high and high school levels for 12 years. Drawing from his own experience, he has designed a number of fitness enhancement products, Lions Fuel. Valeria Teles interviews Darren Lopez  — he is an Entrepreneur, Innovator, Fitness Leader, Co-Founder Of Lions Fuel, And Speaker. Darren Lopez has a 23-year diverse entrepreneurial background in nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and anti-aging/wellness. Darren's specialty skill set and diverse experience have allowed him to help innovate new products, develop supply chains, and establish initial marketing/positioning for groups and products that allowed them to grow from start-up to millions in sales. He has also served as a strength and conditioning advisor for elite and amateur athletes for 28 years (takes great pride in turning average amateur athletes into college-level). Meet Darren Lopez at agelessgloballab.com Here is the interview with Darren Lopez agelessgloballab.com Outro: Thank you for listening! To learn more about Darren Lopez and his work, please visit: agelessgloballab.com — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.