This lecture addresses a clinical challenge familiar to every naturopathic physician: helping patients sustain exercise over time. Two distinct but equally important populations are explored: those struggling to initiate exercise due to fatigue, soreness, or poor recovery, and those seeking to enhance performance and resilience through natural means.

For the deconditioned patient, early exercise often provokes excessive fatigue, delayed recovery, and discouragement. This presentation reviews strategies to support energy metabolism, muscular repair, and motivation through botanicals and nutrients that restore physiological efficiency. Attendees will learn how mitochondrial cofactors, such as CoQ10 and Urolithin A, alongside adaptogens like Withania somnifera and Rhodiola rosea, can improve perceived exertion and recovery by modulating HPA axis activity and mitochondrial output. Nutritional and lifestyle approaches to blood sugar regulation, hydration, and protein metabolism will also be integrated.

For the performance-oriented patient, the discussion shifts toward ergogenic botanicals and their ability to optimize oxygen utilization, circulation, and stamina without reliance on stimulants. Evidence for Cordyceps, Panax ginseng, Maca, and Beetroot will be examined in the context of nitric oxide pathways, ATP synthesis, and adaptive resilience.

Throughout, the naturopathic principle of working with, rather than against, the body’s adaptive mechanisms remain central. Clinicians will gain practical frameworks to individualize care supporting both those trying to establish sustainable exercise routines and those aiming to elevate their physical potential through plant-based interventions and nutritional precision.

CE INFO - this webinar will offer the following:

• 1.0 credit of Continuing Professional Education by NCCAOM for Licensed Acupuncturists.
• 1.0 credit of Continuing Professional Education by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards for DCs.
• 1.0 credit of Continuing Professional Education by the AND for CNSs.
• 1.0 credit of Continuing Professional Education by the AANP for ND's**

• To receive CE credit, you must attend the live event and register using applicable credentials
• Eligible for CNS, and LAc in the US only. PACE approval includes some Canadian territories.
• After attending the live event, you will receive your CE certificate via email within 2-3 weeks.

SPECIAL NOTE for DCs: PACE is not approved in all states. Please confirm eligibility with your jurisdiction. A list of approved states may be found here: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/BoardRequirements.php.

This webinar is for healthcare professionals and students only.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

** Oregon ND's must self submit for CE Certification Credit