The Analytic Assist

Metabolism and food as fuel in the fitness space – Episode 3, Part 3

A conversation with Liz Harvey, a fitness trainer and classically trained operatic performer, based in Washington, DC in which she addresses common misconceptions that are supported, and even driven, by social media. Liz explains how she discerns which social media platforms are based in scientific research and which platforms that are based more in visual appeal. How do you find the fitness coach that will make it worth your money, effort, and time? Well, Liz is going to tell you in this episode.

Metabolism and food as fuel in the fitness space – Episode 3, Part 2

A conversation with Liz Harvey, a fitness trainer and classically trained operatic performer, based in Washington, DC who came READY to shed light on common misconceptions about food, weight gain or loss, dieting, and why a “one size fits all” platform will never work in the real world of differing physiologies and fitness goals.

Metabolism and food as fuel in the fitness space – Episode 3, Part 1

A conversation with Liz Harvey, a fitness trainer and classically trained operatic performer, based in Washington, DC. Liz discusses the path that led her to her current profession, the constant process of educating herself about her craft as a fitness educator, and being an advocate for all of her clients that seek out her expertise to meet their fitness goals. She explains anaerobic versus aerobic metabolism, designing all-encompassing, personalized fitness programs for each client, and the absolute value in understanding food in terms of nutritional composition

Metabolic demand in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) - Episode 2, Part 2

A conversation with Anna Handlin, a nurse in the Washington, DC-based pediatric cardiac ICU continues. Anna discusses the current realities of practicing medicine in a unit that purposely remains COVID19-free, and the precautions that she must take as a medical professional and as a human living life outside of the unit.

Metabolic demand in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) - Episode 2, Part 1

A conversation with Anna Handlin, a nurse in the Washington, DC-based pediatric cardiac ICU. Anna explains the concept of metabolic demand, making clinical decisions for her pediatric patients, connections that form with families that have a child in the unit, maintaining her own wellbeing, and how she guards her own energy against clinician burnout.