The Healthy Project Podcast

Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable disease mortality. People who are insufficiently active have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared to people who are sufficiently active (WHO) We all know the benefits, but many people still fall short of the recommended activity levels. In this episode, I interview Cedric Bryant, President, and Chief Science Officer at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). We discuss:The importance of community partnershipsThe population health impact on physical inactivity.Physical Activity as a Social Determinant of HealthSmall steps people can make to improve their health through exercise.Connect with Cedric:LinkedinAmerican Council on ExerciseFollow The Healthy Project:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedinCorey Dion Lewis:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedinMy CIty My Health Conference 2022!The My City My Health Conference, presented by The Healthy Project is an exciting and informative foray into the world of community advocacy and healthcare. Register for the conference HERE!Become a supporter of The Healthy Project:DONATE.  Support the show

Show Notes

Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable disease mortality. People who are insufficiently active have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared to people who are sufficiently active (WHO) We all know the benefits, but many people still fall short of the recommended activity levels. In this episode, I interview Cedric Bryant, President, and Chief Science Officer at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). We discuss:

  • The importance of community partnerships
  • The population health impact on physical inactivity.
  • Physical Activity as a Social Determinant of Health
  • Small steps people can make to improve their health through exercise.

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American Council on Exercise

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My CIty My Health Conference 2022!
The My City My Health Conference, presented by The Healthy Project is an exciting and informative foray into the world of community advocacy and healthcare. Register for the conference HERE!

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Creators and Guests

Host
Corey Dion Lewis
Founder, Healthy Project Media

What is The Healthy Project Podcast?

The Healthy Project Podcast explores the powerful intersection of health, society, and equity through real conversations with changemakers on the front lines of social impact. Each episode features thought leaders, researchers, and advocates who unpack how social structures — from policy to culture — shape the health of communities.

Topics we explore include:
Health equity and structural determinants
Community-driven research and innovation
Lived experiences of marginalized populations
Public policy, systemic bias, and health outcomes

Whether you're a public health professional, social science researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, this podcast brings you grounded insights, bold ideas, and practical tools to drive change where it matters most.