In the new episode of VitalCast, we welcome Alexis Batrakoulis for an in-depth discussion on obesity, a chronic, recurrent, and multifactorial disease that continues to be misunderstood by much of society.

We analyze the physiology of obesity, the role of genetics and epigenetics, as well as the biological mechanisms that influence body weight and energy balance. We discuss why obesity cannot be treated as a simple lack of discipline or “poor lifestyle choices” and how the modern scientific model is changing the way we approach prevention and treatment.

At the same time, we examine primary and secondary prevention, the most significant comorbidities associated with obesity, as well as the crucial role of exercise in prevention, its management, and its long-term treatment.

Finally, we discuss the role of the modern exercise professional within a multidisciplinary health team, what their responsibilities are toward the client, and how they can make a meaningful contribution to improving the health, functionality, and quality of life of people with obesity.

A discussion that helps replace stigma with science and prejudice with understanding.