In today's episode, Haylie Pomroy is with Jeff Cournoyer, exercise physiologist at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine (INIM), to talk about what exercise actually means for people with chronic illness and how to know when movement is helping versus making things worse.
Jeff reframes exercise entirely: sitting, talking, carrying groceries, riding in a car are all forms of exertion. For people with ME/CFS and long COVID, the body is stuck in the on position all day, and every activity draws from an already depleted energy account.
He also shares tools anyone can use at home: the talk test, a simple heart rate formula, and why offensively low-intensity exercise is often the most therapeutic prescription available.
If exercise has been making you feel worse, this one is for you. Tune in to Fast Metabolism Matters.
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Jeff Cournoyer, MHS, ATC is the Manager of Clinical and Research Physiology Labs at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. With a background in athletic training and a specialization in metabolism and autonomic balance, Jeff collaborates with clinical and research teams at Nova Southeastern University and the Miami Veterans Affairs Health Center. He focuses on treating conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), Gulf War Illness (GWI), and Post-COVID Sequelae ("Long-COVID"). Jeff's expertise lies in analyzing human body movement and function to help patients improve their physiological profiles and recover functional capacities. Prior to joining INIM, he worked with professional sports teams like the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-cournoyer-mhs-atc-71273b20b/
Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.
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