This session will include the benefits of exercise for people in addiction recovery, appropriate program design, and how to incorporate exercise as a tool (not a replacement) to sustain abstinence from substances.
Other topics will be the warning signs (physically & cognitively) someone has relapsed and is working out under one's supervision, scope of practice, and contraindications to be aware of while working with someone in recovery.
Key Takeaways:
- Participants will be able to apply knowledge related to using exercise as a tool during addiction recovery in order to be able to design an appropriate program for their client(s).
- Participants will be able to identify warning signs their client(s) may possibly be relapsing while partaking in the exercise program under the participant's supervision.
- Participants will be able to explain the benefits of exercise for people in addiction recovery and how this tool can contribute to sustained abstinence.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 PDF Steps of Exercise during the Steps of Addiction.pdf | 1.11 MB |
1:00pm Central
(11:00am Pacific / 2:00pm Eastern)
On Oct 23rd, 2025
This page will refresh at the start of the session.
You can also
refresh the page manually.
In the meantime, join the conversation.
Megan Johnson McCullough, EdD
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough, EdD, owns Every BODY’s Fit and Mindful BODY’s Recovery in Oceanside, CA. She is a Doctor of Health and Human performance, NASM Master Trainer, world champion natural bodybuilder, fitness model, and author of 11 books. She has a cell phone app called Fit PACE for people in addiction recovery using exercise in their treatment program.
