Understanding the Why Behind Exercise Correctly

Exercise right week is a great opportunity to take the time to understand

Australia is reported to have one of the largest increases in aging populations in the world. Unfortunately that means we have some major health issues arising in our communities! You can read more on that here!

Exercise Right Week is the perfect opportunity to learn why exercise is as important as breathing in air when it comes to sustaining a healthy life.

That’s why exercise is priority number one here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy

exercise is as important to sustaining life as air and water, and the reason it is Exercise right week is a great opportunity to take the time to understand
exercise is as important to sustaining life as air and water, and the reason it is
priority number one here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy.
Australia has one of the largest aging populations in the world. With an
increasing aging population there comes some major health issues that are
arising. Read more here https://www.fightingfitphysiotherapy.com.au/exercise-physiology/the-importance-of-exercise-in-healthy-ageing/

What are Australia’s major Health Concerns?

Aussies are currently very inactive and sedentary in nature. This is it not improving despite everyone knowing that exercise and physical activity is important.

A whopping 55% of Australians are not reaching basic physical activity guidelines.

What’s worse is we see inactivity increase significantly as people age, currently only 17.2% of people over the age of 65 meet the basic requirements.

But why does that even matter?

Physical inactivity is a direct link to developing chronic health conditions and reduces quality of life significantly.

Over 50% of of Australians suffer from at least one chronic health condition, such as arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Whats even worse, is that 23% of Aussies have two or more co-morbid health conditions, yet we just keep stacking them up like pancakes at breakfast!

Chronic diseases are a direct link to reduced quality of life, and currently 7 out of 10 deaths in Australia are attributed to them. When you look at those statistics, it is scary!

Exercise is the key to prevention and management of chronic diseases. Sticking to the Australian guidelines for exercise (30minute of moderate intensity exercise a day) has been shown to greatly reduce mortality and development of comorbid chronic health conditions and increase quality of life as we age.

But is that enough? Read our blog on “is 30 minutes of exercise a day really enough?”

I think its good to take a look away from the big bad stats of chronic disease and look at what exercising right can do for you by understanding what improved quality of life really means.

We know exercise reduces our chance of early death but, did you know exercise also allows you to live the best possible life we can.

“Exercise adds life to years, not just years to life!”

Here are some things I have found in my time as an Exercise Physiologist working at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy about exercising right and improving peoples quality of life.

1. Achieving Personal goals

Increasing quality of life means working towards and achieving personal goals. You know all those great things you want to achieve and do in life. Well, exercise can give you even more then you thought possible.
Exercise is an amazing tool to build health, resilience, strength, power and capacity to do more in a day.
Exercise to the everyday person should be thought about like an athlete going to training each day to compete, except you are training to compete in life and be rewarded through the experiences you can live as a result.
No training, no result! No exercise, no reward!

2. Mental health

Another extremely underappreciated benefit to exercise is the effects it has on our mental health.
Mental health issues are a growing part of society and greatly impacts our quality of life in all aspects such as work, our personal lives, and the activities we do day to day. Mental health issues increase our likelihood of death and risk of developing other chronic health conditions.
New studies are beginning to suggest exercise has as much effect if not more effect, then medications and in combination with psychotherapy produce greater results then on it’s own.
Exercise produces hormones that stimulate the brain and body to feel good. Engaging in and completing exercise also activates reward pathways within the brain responsible for improving mental health for depression and anxiety sufferers.
This is why we promote exercise to better manage both our physical and mental health for a better life at Fighting Fit.

3. Social connection

Social connections have been shown to help with mental health, feeling of purpose with exercise and activities, and studies have even shown that exercise that has a social aspect is much easier to adhere to over long periods of time.
Social environments are very important as humans. So it would make sense that social exercise such as walking groups, gyms and group classes that foster a positive social environment are better than going it alone.

Humans are social creatures, so its no wonder that people who exercise find they have better social, mental and physical health then others who don’t.

How do I exercise right?

Personally, I’m a big believer that any exercise is better than none.

However, we do have access to vast amount of information on social media and the internet. With all this information at out fingertips it’s become an issue of over information, misinformation and fad marketing being spread around about how to manage our health with exercise.

We all know why exercise is important, but the above is creating a sense of confusion and paralysis for people of when, where and how to start or what is right for us.

Exercise Physiologists have spent 4 years at university learning to develop exercise plans for any health condition. We take on an evidence-based approach, which means we merge science and what works to get you the best results for you.

How do I start an exercise program?

Get in contact with one of our Exercise Physiologists here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy and we can answer any questions you have about how to start your journey to better health. Experience the finest gym in Nerang, Gold Coast. Begin your transformative journey with us by booking an appointment today.

Dean Phelps

Dean is a registered Gold Coast Physiotherapist with undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Human Movement and Exercise Science. His background has developed his vision for Fighting Fit Physiotherapy to focus on optimal health and peak physical performance for every single patient. Utilising his many qualifications, in depth knowledge of the body and passion for exercise he can provide a holistic approach to your treatment and exercise prescription to get the best outcome.

Brenda Samosa

05:52 07 Nov 24

I had a really bad shoulder and had been seeing a different physio for 3 months (from a different place) I got told Tyson was good. After just a few sessions the movement was coming back. I’m 66 and was worried I would have to stop surfing. But with a lot of help from Tyson I’m back in the waves ( thank you so so much)

Cyana Ferguson

08:16 30 Oct 24

Steve Harris

22:33 15 Oct 24

Great team, all friendly, super helpful and first class clinical advice and a big shout out to my Physio Noah with my shoulder issue

Andrea Bell

05:33 19 Sep 24

These guys are the best in the biz 🎉

Ryan Brockett

04:20 18 Sep 24

Shout out to Max from fighting fit physio. He helped me out massively straight after shoulder surgery and back into work and sports in no time. Couldn’t recommend anyone better!

Scotty

08:31 31 Jul 24

Five star service from Max & the team!
Professional & very thorough, you know that patient outcomes are of the highest priority.
I highly recommend this business.

Riley Wilson

08:27 14 Jul 24

Be AWARE they’ll immediately try to commit you to multiple follow up sessions after your initial consultation. This happened to me and then I later found out that as it just so happens, they have a cancellation policy that says you have to pay 100% of the consultation fee for cancelling. They failed to tell me this when they were pushy in committing me to 6 sessions after my consult, so that was a really nice little surprise.

I was already uncomfortable with how pushy they were in having me commit to so many sessions, so when I heard about the policy I just cancelled all together. So, I can’t speak further to the quality of their service throughout therapy phase. FYI this was also a few months ago now, it’s possible (though unlikely) they may have changed the policy. Just ask the question.

Megan Shelley

06:51 03 May 24

Fighting Fit Physiotherapy is hands down the best physio I've encountered. Having tried multiple physios for various injuries, I always find myself coming back to them. Their expertise consistently exceeds expectations, helping me get back to my sport faster than I thought possible. Their personalized approach and attention to detail make all the difference. I could not recommend a better or more exceptional physio team!

Gina Matthews

08:41 24 Mar 23

Can't recommend this place high enough. I was in so much pain with my knee an had been for months through advise an exercises I'm now looking forward to returning to gym an back riding my horses in endurance thank you so much

Courtney Halse

01:36 29 Nov 22

Kyle was knowledgeable, personable and professional. He saw me through my second pregnancy and continued to work with me until 6 months post partum on issues with my back. Would recommend anyone to go and see him.

Also shout out to Georgia on the front desk. She makes you feel welcome and brings a sense of warmth to the place!

Alli Davenport

08:07 04 Nov 22

After hip replacement surgery in February I wanted toget back into weight training legs, I started with Mitch 18 weeks ago and after a lot of hard work and sweat I am able to safely train again, I cannot thank Mitch enough for his support,encouragement and knowledge. The staff are friendly and helpful and I always looked forward to my session's

Robert Parkinson

10:50 15 Aug 22

This is the second time I have been treated by the team at FFP.
As a health professional myself I have been impressed with the level of care I have received from all members of the team.
The personalised treatment and rehabilitation programs have produced excellent results and I have completed both programs pain free and feeling stronger than before my injuries.
During the program there was constant communication and follow up and they were very accommodating with my work schedule.
All in all it was a very holistic experience and I would highly recommend the service.

Kiri Canavan

07:30 08 Jun 22

Tyson was amazing! We came up with an 8 week plan at my first consultation with weekly check ins and updates to exercises. 8 weeks later, I am pain free and able to train harder than ever. Highly recommend and the staff are all fantastic and super accomodating!

What are Australia’s major Health Concerns?

But why does that even matter?

Physical inactivity is a direct link to developing chronic health conditions and reduces quality of life significantly.

“Exercise adds life to years, not just years to life!”

1. Achieving Personal goals

2. Mental health

3. Social connection

How do I exercise right?

How do I start an exercise program?

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