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The Movement Prescription
Promising to transform your understanding and approach towards physical activity in primary care, The Movement Prescription podcast is a treasure trove of insights. The Royal College of GP's Lifestyle and Physical Activity Champions, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, Dr Callum Leese and Dr Suzy Scarlett, are here to paint a picture that moves away from rigorous exercises and lays focus on the importance of re-introducing movement into our daily lives.
We have a line-up of exceptional guests offering their unique expertise. Listen to Russell Kane, the renowned comedian, and an advocate for lifestyle medicine, and Michele Zanini from the Italian Olympic triathlon team, share their insights on how physical activity can revolutionize health. Learn from Dr Emma Lunan and Dr Charlotte Marriott as they delve into managing long-term conditions and mental health with physical activity. We'll also explore the concept of green prescribing and the art of motivational interviewing with Dr Hamish Reid. So, tune in, subscribe for updates and join the conversation with the hashtag #activepractice on social media. Let's embark on a journey where small changes will lead to big things.
The Movement Prescription
Beyond the Barbell: Resistance Training with Dr John Sykes
What do you think of when someone mentions resistance training? Is it rust filled testosterone fuelled gyms? Or a Californian-style sweat free embodiment of perfection? Or something else?
Whatever you think it is, resistance training should form a crucial part of our lives. And is even recommended for everyone by the WHO. Join me in a conversation with GP and lifestyle expert Dr John Sykes as we discuss the power of resistance training whilst also acknowledge the number of challenges in getting widescale uptake. John emphasizes the need collaboration, debunks exercise misconceptions, and highlights the importance of personalized approaches in sustaining physical activities. The conversation addresses the efficacy of resistance training in disease prevention and promotes safe engagement in resistance training for overall health. We explore practical ways to normalize resistance training in primary care and explore how to tailor recommendations.
Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/