Dr Alyssa Olenick

Dr. Alyssa Olenick is an exercise scientist and ultra-marathon runner known for her research on physical activity and its impact on health. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating 'zone zero' activities—light and unstructured movements—into daily life to combat sedentary behavior and improve metabolic health. Dr. Olenick advocates for breaking up long periods of inactivity with brief bouts of movement, especially beneficial for those who are very sedentary or returning from injury.