{"id":27130,"date":"2020-07-16T09:17:35","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T16:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/?p=27130"},"modified":"2022-09-15T15:11:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T22:11:41","slug":"episode-9-andrew-wyant-president-issa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/podcast\/episode-9-andrew-wyant-president-issa\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 9: Andrew Wyant, President &#038; CEO, International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/medfit-tv.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/podcast\/the-medfit-podcast-andrew-wyant-ceo-issa_tc.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cHealthier living improves lives. Let\u2019s go after controlled diseases.\u201d<\/strong><br><em>-Andrew Wyant<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT THE EPISODE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the MedFit Podcast, Andrew Wyant, President and CEO of ISSA, will inspire you to take action against controlled diseases. Andrew, former president of NASM, discusses the evolution of his career from wanting to be what he refers to as \u201cElite\u201d in the industry to wanting to \u201cConnect\u201d more people with fitness. Andrew reveals how personal health issues were the catalyst that allowed him to view exercise as medicine. After turning to fitness and losing 50 lbs to avoid taking medications, Andrew has since dedicated his life to helping others \u201cfight controllable diseases\u201d. His goal is to \u201cexpose over 100 million people to fitness&#8230;take an active role in education&#8230;develop the research and studies and achieve results.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the MedFit Network, Andrew is determined to educate more people and make fitness more accessible and affordable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CONNECT with ISSA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/issaonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">issaonline.com<\/a><\/li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/issaonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@issaonline<\/a><\/li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ISSAonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ISSAonline<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SPONSORS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MedFit Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Become a MedFit Network Professional Member: <a href=\"http:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medfitnetwork.org\/welcome<\/a><\/li><li>Search the free MedFit Network directory to find a pro in your area: <a href=\"http:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medfitnetwork.org\/search<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Toes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Dr. McClanahan, Correct Toes help the foot rehabilitate from the negative effects of conventionally shaped footwear. The device, made of soft, flexible silicone, encourages the toes back into their natural alignment found at birth. With progressive and consistent use while active and weight-bearing, toes align and feet strengthen, restoring your foot\u2019s original position and function. You can learn more about the product and foot health at <a href=\"http:\/\/correcttoes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">correcttoes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HOSTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Christine Conti: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.contifit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contifit.com<\/a><\/li><li>Brian Prendergast: <a href=\"http:\/\/highfivehealthandfitness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">highfivehealthandfitness.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andrew Wyant, President and CEO of ISSA, will inspire you to take action against controlled diseases. 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