About the series

Join us for a powerful 5-part educational series exploring the intersection of neuroscience, public health, and physical movement in addiction recovery — presented by Fitness in Recovery in collaboration with West Chester University.

Hosted in alignment with World Mental Health Day, this live webinar series is designed for healthcare professionals, exercise scientists, educators, and community leaders seeking evidence-based, actionable strategies for integrating exercise into recovery pathways.

All proceeds support FIR programming and mental health awareness efforts.

Schedule & Topics


Explore SUD as a public health crisis; addiction as “soul sickness”; intro to the hedonic deficit model; interactive poll + reflection.

Neurobiology of pleasure and recovery; SAID principle in addiction science; linking exercise to neurochemical rebalancing; breakout + Q&A.

FIR program types & neurohormonal targets; designing exercise for hedonic rehabilitation; real‑world integration; poll + reflection.

Translating FIR into clinics, hospitals, schools, fitness centers, and community orgs; research highlights & limitations; overcoming barriers; group sharing.

Series synthesis; adapting models to varied settings; latest research review; actionable planning, peer collaboration, and next steps.

Why attend

  • Learn how exercise transforms addiction recovery
  • Understand the neurobiology of pleasure, healing, and mental health
  • Explore FIR protocols for clinical and community use
  • Align with World Mental Health Day by advancing recovery-focused strategies
  • Help shape future offerings through our post‑webinar survey