Stay Fit When Life Gets Tough: Tips for Stressful Times with Venus Ramos, MD and Margie Bissinger

Happy Bones, Happy Life

Stressed, busy, and no time to work out? We’ve all been there. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Venus Ramos, a fitness athlete and rehab physician, to share her expert tips on staying fit even when life gets tough.

Dr. Venus understands the demands of a hectic schedule and offers practical, easy-to-implement exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime—no gym required. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or just trying to stay afloat, these simple routines will help you prioritize your health without overwhelming your day.

Dr. Venus, also known as The Fit Foodie MD, brings over 20 years of experience in physical medicine and fitness coaching. She has appeared on multiple fitness competition stages and TV shows like NBC’s Today and American Gladiators. She's also been a repeat guest expert on the TV series The Doctors.

If you're ready to take control of your fitness despite the chaos, this episode is for you. Discover how small movements can lead to big changes in your health!

“The one thing that I want people to remember the most is that you may think you do not have time for stress management activities like meditation or exercise, but I know you have time to breathe because you're doing it anyway.” - Venus Ramos, MD

In this episode:

- [06:47] - Why being a fitness athlete enhances medical practice

- [08:45] - The hidden impact of stress on health goals

- [14:38] - Simple strategies to manage stress and stay fit when life gets hectic

- [19:42] - The most natural stress relief method you’re overlooking

- [24:48] - Fitting fitness into your life—without adding more stress

- [32:23] - Why an osteoporosis diagnosis could be your greatest health wake-up call

- [34:42] - A sneak peek into the Fitness Mastery Summit

Resources mentioned

- The Fitness Mastery Summit - https://drvenus.ontralink.com/t?orid=5502&opid=10

- Discounted supplements through Fullscript - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mbissinger

- Margie's favorite osteoporosis supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/plans/mbissinger-osteoporosis-and-bone-health-supplements

More about Margie

- Website - https://margiebissinger.com/

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en

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