Alex Stronach | Medicine in Motion

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…

Sitting the silent killer? Sure is!

September 24, 2019

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…

Medicine in Motion and NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)

August 6, 2019

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…

Less Exercise, More Movement – Time to change our mindset

July 10, 2019

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…

Why Strength Training is for ALL Ages

June 14, 2019

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…

Losing Weight Safely – The steps you need to follow

May 11, 2019

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…

Exercise Warnings Signs – What you need to aware of

April 11, 2019

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…

Why Setting an Exercise Goal is Gold

March 11, 2019

“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…

How Much Cardio is Good Cardio?

January 10, 2019

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…

What is Calisthenics and why is it so good for you?

December 20, 2018

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…

Why Exercise is Important for Our Mental Health

October 31, 2018

We all know that exercise is important. Unfortunately, we don’t really know what that actually means. Our bodies are designed to move. If they weren’t, we would look very different…

Struggling for motivation while exercising? Music not only combats fatigue but will make your workouts feel shorter!

October 1, 2018

A London study conducted by Brunel University has found that listening to Marvin Gaye’s rendition of ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ while being active, resulted in stimulation in the…

How Does Exercise Help Combat Insulin Resistance?

July 30, 2018

Ever wondered what causes insulin resistance? IR is when their body does not respond properly to the hormone insulin. The pancreas produces the hormone insulin. When we eat food that…

The Benefits of Exercising in Winter

July 16, 2018

When winter comes around, we feel like staying indoors and snuggling up with a hot cup of cocoa by the fireplace…. While this great, what’s even better is getting out…

3 WAYS TO REHAB AN INJURY AND COME BACK STRONGER!

May 13, 2018

Are you like the average active person? That even a when a minor injury occurs, it will sideline you from a regular workout routine? One you niggle your back,…

EXERCISE AND OBESITY: WHERE DO WE BEGIN?

March 2, 2018

With over half Australian adults and a quarter of Australian children reported as being overweight or living with obesity, the importance of understanding how to exercise appropriately is becoming more…

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease and Exercise

February 8, 2018

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease in which brain cells are progressively destroyed causing a loss of cognitive, memory and physical function and a progressive decline in quality of…

Exercising with Osteoporosis

October 19, 2016

Today, October 20th marks World Osteoporosis Day. A day designed to raise awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and bone disease. So what is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis…

Exercise & Mental Health

October 10, 2016