Fitness for Life with Dr. Eddie Tiozzo

What does it really take to stay fit and sharp as we age? In this energizing episode of the Aging Like A Pro podcast, Dr. Eduard Tiozzo of the University of Miami joins nurse Rosa Hart to break down the science and soul of lifelong fitness. From the difference between physical activity and structured exercise, to how our built and social environments shape our habits, this conversation is packed with practical tips, mindset shifts, and evidence-based insights. Learn why humans weren’t designed for cars and couches. Whether you're just getting started or looking to fine-tune your routine, this episode will inspire you to move with purpose, age with strength, and thrive for life. ------ Aging Like a Pro began as a healthy aging seminar series in partnership with community centers, libraries and senior organizations that focuses on mitigating social isolation and loneliness while offering information for healthy aging and brain health. Genetic factors cannot be controlled, but many environmental and lifestyle factors can be prevented or managed to reduce risk of memory decline and even Alzheimer’s disease.   If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in the cutting-edge research being done at the University of Miami’s McKnight Brain Institute, contact us here: umiamimbi@miami.edu   We wish to thank the Ansin Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation for their support.   Guest Bio: Dr. Eduard Tiozzo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami, where he also serves as the Residency Program Research Director and a member of the Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education. With a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and a Master’s in Clinical and Translational Investigation from the University of Miami, his research focuses on the role of exercise, physical activity, and nutrition in managing chronic conditions. Dr. Tiozzo has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and multiple book chapters. He’s deeply involved in graduate medical education and is a fellow of the American Heart Association.   Learn more at: https://mbi-umiami.org/about-mbi/   Host Bio: Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN combines her expertise in neuro care and patient advocacy with a passion for storytelling. She is the creator and host of the internationally award-winning podcast "Stronger After Stroke", developed for the Norton Neuroscience Institute. This resource has reached stroke survivors and their loved ones worldwide, providing hope and practical strategies for achieving their best quality of life after stroke. Consequently, she is dedicated to amplifying public health messaging through media.   Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-hart-scrn/