Ask the Expert About Staying Active
Our kidney wellness experts address some commonly asked questions kidney patients have asked experts about Staying Active.
Ask the Expert Q&As
Exercise and the Newly Diagnosed
With Ryley Carr (3 Minutes)
In this Q&A podcast, Ryley answers important questions about exercise for those newly diagnosed.
Exercise and Your Mental Health
With Ryley Carr (2 Minutes)
In this Q&A podcast, Ryley answers questions about how exercise can benefit anyone's mental health.
Exercise and Your Kidney Health
With Ryley Carr (3 Minutes)
In this Q&A podcast, Ryley answers questions about exercise and your kidney health.
Get to Know Your Staying Active Expert
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As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Ryley Carr is a health and exercise professional who is trained to work with clients with chronic diseases and comorbidities where exercise training has been shown to be of therapeutic benefit. Ryley utilizes scientific rationale for exercise prescription, physical activity counselling, exercise supervision, and health education/promotion to assist her clients in the recovery from illness and prevent or manage chronic disease. Ryley has been in the field for over 6 years and is ultimately passionate about helping individuals use exercise as medicine.
Her certifications include:
American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Science - Major in Kinesiology with a focus in Active Rehabilitation and a Minor in Gerontology
American Council on Exercise - Orthopaedic Exercise Specialist
American Council on Exercise - Fitness Nutrition Specialist
First Aid & CPR Training CertificationWe are delighted to have Ryley bring her expertise and passion for exercise to help those living with chronic disease, and with a close family member with kidney issues, we know this is a cause near and dear to her.