ResearchCon 2024 | Fitness and Food: How to Make it Work for You

Acelia Collins and Lloyd Taylor, two adults with cystic fibrosis, Shannon Stamper, RD, CSP, LD, CACFD, a registered dietitian, and Jennifer Walzel, PT, DPT, a physical therapist, explore exercise and nutrition recommendations and challenges. Develop a deeper understanding of body composition, and the impact of muscle on lung function for those with CF. Explore effective resistance exercise techniques for building strength and discover personalized nutrition strategies to fuel activity.
0:00:00 | Fitness and Food: How to Make it Work for You
0:01:57 | Introduction from Lloyd Taylor
0:05:22 | Introduction from Acelia Collins
0:07:31 | Introduction from Shannon Stamper
0:08:04 | Introduction from Jennifer Walzel
0:08:47 | Impact of exercise for people with CF
0:09:51 | What is body composition and how is it measured?
0:11:33 | What is the impact of body composition on lung function?
0:12:24 | Why is body mass index (BMI) used?
0:12:53 | Acelia Collin’s challenges with weight gain
0:14:05 | Advantages of body composition testing
0:14:49 | Impact of muscle mass on people with cystic fibrosis
0:16:49 | Why is body composition testing not used in every CF clinic?
0:18:43 | Preventing weight loss while exercising
0:20:20 | Exercising with CFRD
0:21:22 | Lloyd Taylor’s experience exercising with CFRD
0:25:48 | How to gain muscle mass
0:27:37 | Examples and ideas for exercise
0:31:18 | Lloyd and Acelia’s experience incorporating exercise into their daily life
0:33:48 | Additional benefits of resistance exercise
0:34:33 | Pre-workout nutrition
0:36:18 | Post-workout nutrition
0:39:07 | Snacks for sustained energy and for refueling post-workout
0:39:33 | The importance of salt and hydration for people with CF
0:41:00 | How do I start a new exercise routine or diet?
0:43:15 | What are some tips for staying motivated to exercise in the heat and humidity?
0:45:47 | I’ve noticed that stretching can sometimes have more of an effect in terms of lowering blood sugar than cardio or strength training. Is there a reason for this?
0:47:13 | What are some ideas of snacks for toddlers?
0:47:55 | When do you recommend structured weight training in a gym for adolescents with CF?
0:49:44 | Do you have suggestions for someone who wants to build muscle but is on a very strict diet by GI orders?
0:52:51 | Are there specific exercise or nutrition suggestions for people post-transplant?
0:54:54 | How do you stay motivated to exercise on days that you’re tired or not feeling well?
0:57:37 | How can we prevent disordered eating and/or body image dissatisfaction, given that there is so much emphasis on nutrition, diet, weight gain and/or maintenance as part of CF care?
1:01:42 | What are some things you wished people knew but often misunderstand about exercise and gaining muscle?