65: She's Making America Healthy Again: With Liz Clark

Girls Talk Healthy Aging

Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Liz Clark, the trailblazing President and CEO of the Health & Fitness Association to talk about how to move the needle on our poor health and lack of physical activity. As the organization’s first female leader, Liz shares her unique journey to the helm of an industry in dire need of reinvention following the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liz dives into the health and fitness industry’s critical role in addressing a public health crisis, where inactivity and obesity are driving trillions in healthcare costs. With a mere 23% of the U.S. population regularly exercising, the conversation highlights the economic and personal health implications of staying active. Liz unpacks the countless ways exercise can positively impact physical and mental health, from reducing risks for dementia, heart disease, and cancer to being a tool to help the growing mental health epidemic.

The discussion also touches on the fitness industry’s identity transformation. Liz explains how the sector is moving beyond its bodybuilding roots to embrace a broader mission focused on overall health and well-being. With her background in communications, advocacy, and even candy manufacturing, Liz brings a fresh perspective on how to lead the charge toward a healthier population.

Whether it’s encouraging patients taking GLP-1's to engage in fitness, advocating for local community involvement, or rebranding the industry’s image, Liz makes a compelling case for why we all need to play a part. We have too much work that needs to be done to improve our health and fitness to sit on the sidelines. We need everyone to take on a project to help ourselves or our communities get healthier. President-Elect Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. coined the phrase Make American Healthy Again. We can all contribute to do just that.

Tune in for an empowering conversation filled with actionable insights and motivation to get involved in improving your own health and that of your community.

Call to Action: Ready to join the movement? Start today by taking one small step—whether that’s advocating in your local community, encouraging friends and family, or prioritizing your personal fitness journey. Together, we can make a difference!

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