The science is clear – exercise is medicine. But many doctors aren’t even asking their patients about their activity levels, much less prescribing exercise. If you want to start moving more, then it might be time for your doctor to refer you to an exercise...
We all know that sitting for long periods of time can be extremely harmful to our health, but new research is showing us the extent of damage – and it’s scary! At the recent European Society of Cardiology (ECS) Congress 2019 researchers presented their scary findings. The...
What is NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a government initiative which takes a lifetime insurance approach to supporting people living with a disability. The scheme’s focus is on investing in people by providing the support they need at a young age and continuing this...
When some people hear the term ‘exercise’ it can make them shudder and shy away, at Medicine in Motion we prefer the term ‘movement’ for good reason. Each day we just need to make sure we move our bodies to help our overall health, how you...
If you think that lifting weights is just for those who are young and fit, think again. The benefits of strength training translate to anyone of all ages, and it’s something that shouldn’t be ignored. A key thing to remember is that if you are...
It’s a fact that Australians are on the larger side, one survey showed that 2 out of 3 Australians are either overweight or obese. Another fact is that we can all struggle to shed the kilos, and most of the time this is because the...
We all know that exercise is great for the body and mind, it is scientifically proven to help reduce, prevent and manage a range of different health conditions. We encourage everyone to add a little more movement into their life – but what happens when...
“All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” —Orison Swett Marden Setting a goal in all walks of life is important, it helps keep us on the pathway...
Cardio. It’s a word that can often strike fear into our hearts. Those who prefer lifting weights dread the ‘cardio day’, and those who normally go to classes or use the circuit machines conjure thoughts of monotonous sessions on the treadmill or stationary bike. Whether you...
So…what exactly is calisthenics? Well, basically, it’s a fancy word for body weight based exercises or movements. Stuff you can do at home with minimal or no equipment. Sounds too simple to be better than going to the gym? Well actually, one of the main reasons...