EP 22 ­ Why are children so inactive today and whats the solution? (interview with Paul Dodd)

Paul Dodd has been a physical education teacher, a sports coach and a physical activity consultant. Paul´s company Movement and Me work to improve physical activity for all but Paul´s real passion is children.70% of kids drop out of physical activity by the age of 13. In this interview Matt asks Paul Dodd why that is and how we can change this worrying trend which is contributing to a future generation with chronic physical illness and mental health challenges.If you are a parent, teacher or anyone who works with children then this conversation is for you. Please see links and books below that Paul has suggested to look atPauls suggestions Book ­ Spark (Dr John Ratey and Eric Hagerman)Anders Hasen ted talk on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9p3Z7L0f0U&ab_channel=TEDxTalksWayne Goldsmith models for sport 

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Matt Marney has been working in the well-being space for over 20 years. He is a personal trainer, group exercise/Pilates instructor and meditation teacher. This unique blend and experience gives Matt an appreciation and understanding of the mind body connection and its role in promoting optimal health, wellbeing and performance.

Over the last decade Matt has also worked as a teacher trainer where he shares his experience with movement teachers and fitness professionals. This role ensures Matt is up to date with the latest research and developments in the industry and he delivers this knowledge with passion and enthusiasm.

After training hundreds of clients over the years he realised the same misconceptions about health and wellbeing came up time and again therefore he decided to start a corporate wellbeing company Wellness Education Dubai in the hope he could educate and motivate more people. He realised taking the right information and motivation to groups at the workplace could be more impactful and he enjoys educating and inspiring groups to become empowered and create agency (for individuals) to make real change.

This podcast is another vehicle Matt uses to educate and motivate people more people.