Jess has her Masters in Kinesiology and is currently completing her PhD in the health program at Dalhousie University. Her current area of study is on the impacts that exercise has on motor learning. In this podcast we touch on a couple different questions in regards to her upcoming research.

How scientists test the excitability of the brain?

How can learning be assessed within a research study?

How this research can impact patients suffering from strokes and other neurological disorders?

We discuss a variety of topics in regards to science and exercise.

- the accessibility of science to the general population 

- how society has normalized inactivity 

- improving yourself 1% a day can help you reach your goals 

- her approach to training for marathons and ultramarathons 

- how she is able to run 160 kms

- the mindset to accomplish long distance runs 

- slowing down to increase your capacity to run 

- beat the boredom of running 

- nature accessibility and its impact on health outcomes

- find the time to prioritize being active 

- adopt a balance within your self care of rest and activity